BIG NAMES FOR MAX’S RACE

Many big sprintcar names want to get a taste of Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway this Saturday night at Max’s Race.

The December 14 sprintcar race has attracted a huge 53 nominations led by big names in Australia and around the world for round 2 the Total Tools Warrnambool Sprintcar Track Championship.

Three Americans will aim to take the fight to the locals led by World Of Outlaws star Carson Macedo and the returning Texan Chase Randall.

Coming down under for the first time is Knoxville Raceway feature winner Garet Williamson, who will race for the Tim Van Ginneken and the Anderson Bobcat Service team.

Aussie champion Lockie McHugh will be racing at Sungold Stadium for the first time with the #A1 on his wing.

But looking to make a statement will also be former champions James McFadden, Jamie Veal, Marcus Dumesny and Jock Goodyer.

Last year’s Max’s Race winner Grant Anderson hopes to go back-to-back.

Another former Grand Annual Classic champion returning to the venue is Brock Hallett and has shown strong pace recently, as has Matt Egel.

Ryan Newton has made the journey from WA and Jy Corbett hopes to reclaim the pace he showed last season, while Jordyn Charge hopes to carry on his momentum from Darwin.

Supercars star Cameron Waters leads a host of Victorians also including Corey McCullagh, Brett Milburn and recently crowned South Australian champion Rusty Hickman.

Also on show will be V8 Dirt Modifieds and Junior Formula 500.

Public gates will open at 3.30pm with on-track action commencing from 5.15pm.

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