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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Supercar drivers make pitstop at hospital to race sick kids
Supercar drivers swapped their Mustangs for Mario Kart to put a smile on kids' faces at Perth Children's Hospital. Cameron Waters and Thomas Randle made a pit stop to meet young racing fans ahead of the Perth Super 440 this weekend. Former Little Telethon Star and supercar fan Nate Fearnall was jumping with excitement as he met the pair. Nate said he was 'the coolest guy in the world' when Mr Randle gave him his racing hat. Zoe Sullivan said meeting the supercar drivers was 'a dream' for her 13-year-old daughter Izabel, who has been battling brain, thyroid and liver cancer since she was four. 'She loves to play Mario Kart so this for her is really exciting because she gets to actually drive with some drivers,' Ms Sullivan said. 'This is just creating a good memory for her.' The hospital visit was a cause close to home for Mr Randle, who faced his own battle with testicular cancer in 2020. Supercar drivers Cam Waters and Thomas Randle with 13-year-old Izabel Sullivan who wants to be a supercar driver one day. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian 'Having to spend more time in hospital than you like is obviously not ideal and it makes you appreciate life,' he said. 'It means a lot being able to come here and see the kids that you know are going through a tough time and try and put a smile on their faces.' 'You know there is other people out there doing it tough and for us to be able to give back to the community, it means a hell of a lot,' Mr Waters added.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
Supercar drivers Thomas Randle and Cameron Waters make pitstop at Perth Children's Hospital to race sick kids
Supercar drivers swapped their Mustangs for Mario Kart to put a smile on kids' faces at Perth Children's Hospital. Cameron Waters and Thomas Randle made a pit stop to meet young racing fans ahead of the Perth Super 440 this weekend. Former Little Telethon Star and supercar fan Nate Fearnall was jumping with excitement as he met the pair. Nate said he was 'the coolest guy in the world' when Mr Randle gave him his racing hat. Zoe Sullivan said meeting the supercar drivers was 'a dream' for her 13-year-old daughter Izabel, who has been battling brain, thyroid and liver cancer since she was four. 'She loves to play Mario Kart so this for her is really exciting because she gets to actually drive with some drivers,' Ms Sullivan said. 'This is just creating a good memory for her.' The hospital visit was a cause close to home for Mr Randle, who faced his own battle with testicular cancer in 2020. 'Having to spend more time in hospital than you like is obviously not ideal and it makes you appreciate life,' he said. 'It means a lot being able to come here and see the kids that you know are going through a tough time and try and put a smile on their faces.' 'You know there is other people out there doing it tough and for us to be able to give back to the community, it means a hell of a lot,' Mr Waters added.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Wanneroo Raceway to host historic 100th Supercars race
The Wanneroo Raceway will make Australian motorsport history this weekend as it hosts its 100th Supercars championship race, the first circuit in the nation to reach the milestone. A field of 26 V8 Supercar drivers and 12 teams will take on the new Super 440 format, a combination of sprint and endurance races over the weekend. After two 30-minute practice sessions on Friday, drivers will face back-to-back qualifying sessions on Saturday before racing two 120km sprints, followed by a 200km refuelling race on Sunday. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Treating fans to a thrilling build-up ahead of the main event on Sunday, drivers will compete in a two-part knockout qualifying session and a top-10 shootout to determine their starting positions for the 200km race. Eyeing off a win in front of his home crowd is reigning Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki, who is set to race a Ford Mustang GT alongside teammate and veteran Will Davison for Dick Johnson Racing for the first time in Perth this weekend. Kostecki, who is originally from Ballajura, said he's thrilled to return to the Wanneroo raceway, where his passion for racing first started, just like many young racers from Perth's northern suburbs who started out at the Tiger Kart Club. 'It's always a great turnout at the Wanneroo raceway and racing in front of friends and family is always great as well,' he said. 'My first ever memories of being on a racetrack were at the Wanneroo, way back when I was four years old.' Reigning Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian Despite his sentimental attachment to Wanneroo raceway, Kostecki has thrown his support behind the State Government's planned Perth motorsport street circuit in Burswood, which is expected to host V8 Supercars from 2027 — making this weekend's event one of the last V8 Supercar races at Wanneroo. Kostecki said he contributed to the design of the recently announced Burswood circuit, which he described as a 'privilege' to be a part of. 'I think it could be great for everyone here in WA,' he said. 'It's going to bring a lot of new people into our sport, and it's going to be right in the heart of Perth city, which is going to be fantastic as well.' Supercars veteran Will Davison said he considered Perth a second home since his wife is from here, and although he has been a 'huge supporter of supporting local motorsport circuits', he also threw his support behind the Burswood circuit plan. 'There's so much going on at street events that are good for the kids, good for the family. There's entertainment everywhere you look,' Davison said. 'Until you sort of feel that around a street track experience, the atmosphere that it creates . . . it's probably impossible to explain it to people.' The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship, at the Wanneroo Raceway. Credit: Kass Brumley/EDGE Photographics / Kass Brumley/EDGE Photographics This week's event marks the 46th time the Australian Touring Car Championship/Supercars Championship has been held at Wanneroo. Over this 52-year history, eight manufacturers have stood atop of the podium at the track. Holden, which is now defunct and hasn't raced in the series since 2022, still stands well clear with 50 victories ahead of Ford with 36 wins, followed by Nissan and Chevrolet with three apiece. The legendary Craig Lowndes holds the record for most wins at Wanneroo with 16, ahead of Mark Skaife with eight. Cam Waters won the 2024 Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint. Credit: Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics / Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Supporting the Supercars across the three days will be the V8 SuperUtes, Trans Am/TA2 (Muscle Car Series), WA Historic Touring Cars, and the Aussie Racing Cars championship. WA Tourism and Sports Minister Rita Saffioti said ticket sales for this year's event were again strong, and called on fans to support the new racing format. 'We encourage all Western Australians to go along and watch motorsport racing at its best,' Ms Saffioti said. 'These types of events very much support our growing economy.' SUPERCARS TRACK TIMES FRIDAY, June 6 Practice 1 — 12.05pm Practice 2 — 1.55pm SATURDAY, June 7 Race 14 Qualifying — 9.45am Race 15 Qualifying — 10.35am Race 14 — 12.55pm (120km sprint, 50 laps) Race 15 — 4.10pm (120km sprint, 50 laps) SUNDAY, June 8 Race 16 Qualifying — 11am Race 16 Top Ten Shootout — 1.05pm Race 16 — 3.15pm (200km, 83 laps)
Perth Now
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Burswood boost: Supercars drivers back plans for new circuit
V8 Supercars veteran Will Davison says a street circuit in Burswood would bring the sport 'to the people', creating a whole new generation of fans and potentially racers in WA. Wanneroo Raceway, currently known as Raceway, will notch its 100th race this weekend at the Perth Super 440, the first track in Australia to do so, but the circuit has long been dated. For many categories, it is far too short, and the raceway itself is located in a hard-to-get-to corner of Perth that fans would be forgiven for not knowing existed. However, proposed plans for a track in the heart of Burswood that hosts Crown Resorts and Casino as well as state-of-the-art sporting coliseum Optus Stadium would ensure everybody knew the Supercars were in town. 'I've been around this sport for a long time, and I've been a part of a lot of the street races that have started from scratch over the last 10 or 15 years,' Davison said. 'Some have worked. Some haven't. I'm a huge supporter of supporting local motorsport circuits, but our cars and street events, you explain it in a way where you're bringing your sport to the people, particularly in the heart of the CBD. 'We have our die-hard fans that love supercars and love motorsport. There's a lot of people that are on the fence until they come and experience it first-hand and feel that it's much more than a motorsport event. 'There's so much going on at street events that are good for the kids, good for the family. There's entertainment everywhere you look. V8 driver Will Davison. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian 'And until you sort of feel that around a street track experience, the atmosphere that it creates... it's probably impossible to explain it to people.' Perth-born Supercars and Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki was involved in the design process for the new circuit and said it was an 'exciting' prospect for motorsport fans in his hometown. 'I've been pretty privileged to be a part of the circuit design, which has been a great process,' he told The West Australian. 'I've been able to work with some really smart people in that field, and I think it will be an exciting time for everyone in Western Australia. 'It's going to be multi-use across multiple different sports and disciplines, so it's going to be great. 'I was part of the process to make sure the track's competitive, entertaining and good to drive, but I'm a very small cog in the wheel.'
West Australian
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
V8 Supercars: Will Davison backs proposed Burswood track to boost motorsport in Western Australia
V8 Supercars veteran Will Davison says a street circuit in Burswood would bring the sport 'to the people', creating a whole new generation of fans and potentially racers in WA. Wanneroo Raceway, currently known as Raceway, will notch its 100th race this weekend at the Perth Super 440, the first track in Australia to do so, but the circuit has long been dated. For many categories, it is far too short, and the raceway itself is located in a hard-to-get-to corner of Perth that fans would be forgiven for not knowing existed. However, proposed plans for a track in the heart of Burswood that hosts Crown Resorts and Casino as well as state-of-the-art sporting coliseum Optus Stadium would ensure everybody knew the Supercars were in town. 'I've been around this sport for a long time, and I've been a part of a lot of the street races that have started from scratch over the last 10 or 15 years,' Davison said. 'Some have worked. Some haven't. I'm a huge supporter of supporting local motorsport circuits, but our cars and street events, you explain it in a way where you're bringing your sport to the people, particularly in the heart of the CBD. 'We have our die-hard fans that love supercars and love motorsport. There's a lot of people that are on the fence until they come and experience it first-hand and feel that it's much more than a motorsport event. 'There's so much going on at street events that are good for the kids, good for the family. There's entertainment everywhere you look. 'And until you sort of feel that around a street track experience the atmosphere that it creates, it's probably impossible to explain it to people.' Perth-born Supercars and Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki was involved in the design process for the new circuit and said it was an 'exciting' prospect for motorsport fans in his hometown. 'I've been pretty privileged to be a part of the circuit design, which has been a great process,' he told The West Australian. 'I've been able to work with some really smart people in that field, and I think it will be an exciting time for everyone in Western Australia. 'It's going to be multi-use across multiple different sports and disciplines, so it's going to be great. 'I was part of the process to make sure the track's competitive, entertaining and good to drive, but I'm a very small cog in the wheel.'
