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Another Super night of Speedway action

Saturday 4th February 2012

Winner again: Kodee Brown has won another round of the Southside Engine Centre Super Sedan Series Pictures: Peter Roebuck Photography PHOTO GALLERY CHRIS Ackland might have... more

Drag Racing family raises $70,000 for Clarke

Friday 3rd February 2012

While it is great Clarke has our support...he has the support of a fantastic family and you cannot do much better than that! Pics: Phil Blondel The West Australian Drag Racing community turned... more

Get ready for the Wingless wonders

Wednesday 1st February 2012

WILL it be national champion Daryl Clayden? Or maybe it will be Daniel Keen or possibly even Scotty Elst? Or will one of the other drivers in the big field that has nominated claim the Wingless Sprints showdown at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. Twenty four teams have... more

360 Sprintcar Series part of a big show

Monday 30th January 2012

THE 360 Sprintcars will provide the usual thrills and spills at the Super Speedway meeting hosted by the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. The 360 division usually races on the Auto Trader Fast Friday schedule on the Kwinana Beach track but a couple times a year they venture to... more

Bashing for the cash

Monday 30th January 2012

Road rage: See Perth's worst drivers in action at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. Pic by Mel Parker. LOOKING for something to do next Saturday night? If so there will be plenty of action to keep you entertained at the Perth... more

Sheehan scores debut Top Fuel win!

Sunday 29th January 2012

Mark 'Chucky' Sheehan storms his way to his first win in ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel with a great display from the John Smith tuned fueller. Pictures: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS FRIDAY QUALIFYING... more

Morgan dominates qualifying

Saturday 28th January 2012

Darren Morgan dominated qualifying in ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel with a pair of 4.7 second runs Images: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS Friday night photo gallery ... more

Another great night at Whoop Ass Wednesday

Thursday 26th January 2012

The roving commentators and cameraman made a bee line for this turbocharged beast at last nights Whoop Ass Wednesday. Pictures: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS PHOTO GALLERY After a warmish day the... more

WEDNESDAY TEST & TUNE ENTRY LIST

Tuesday 24th January 2012

WEDS TEST AND TUNE ENTRY LIST Over 40 Drag Racing teams are taking the opportunity to gets some early racing in prior to this weekends 2 day ANDRA Pro Series Top Fuel event. Competitor gates open... more

Lamattinas in two dragster attack on Perth Motorplex!

Tuesday 24th January 2012

Phil Lamattina will be doing double duties at this weekends Top Fuel event. Not only will he be piloting the Fuchs Top Fuel Dragster - but he will be crewing on son Rockys Junior Dragster. The family... more

Harris eyes Top Fuel points lead

Tuesday 24th January 2012

Damien Harris 'Kicks the tyres - the lights the fires' on his way to another 500kmh pass. St James may be a quiet, leafy inner Perth suburb 'just over the causeway' but on any given weekend one of it's... more

WHAT IS ALL THE FUSS ABOUT TOP FUEL DRAGSTERS?

Monday 23rd January 2012

The final of Pro Series Top Fuel in December was won by Damien Harris in the Best Tractor Parts Dragster over Sydneys Andrew Cowin in the Rocket Industries/Aeroflow car. VIDEO: Phil Blondel Dragsvideos.... more

Pilkington leads pack into second half of season

Sunday 22nd January 2012

Rob Pilkington heads into the second half of the 2011/2012 Perth Motorplex Drag Racing season with the points lead in K Trans Top Comp. Image: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS As the half-way point... more

Ellements claim a family double

Saturday 21st January 2012

Winners are grinners: David Ellement is the new WA Speedcar Champion. Pic by Peter French. PHOTO GALLERY ( Peter Roebuck Photography ) THE switch from Sprintcars to Speedcars in the off-season... more

Speedcar title TONIGHT

Saturday 21st January 2012

JOHNNY Fenton and Keith Mann will be the grand marshalls at the 64th WA Speedcar Championship at the Perth Motorplex tonight. Motorplex Speedway Manager Gavin Migro said it would be great to have the two former champions at the venue to honour their records over the years as both are... more

Plenty of spice in Sprintcar field

Thursday 19th January 2012

Making a move: Trent Pigdon is one of the young guns in the Watsons Express Transport Sprintcar field this Saturday night. Pics by Peter Roebuck. SOME hardened racers, the return of a couple of familiar faces and an American will all be... more

Kentucky Colonel joins Late Model field

Wednesday 18th January 2012

WARREN Oldfield might be leading the DiCandilo Steel City Late Model track championship but he won’t have all the attention on him at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. Sharing the spotlight will be American Steve Francis who will be driving the #91 machine normally... more

Alison is Grand Champ and Salter and Williams grab the Burnout wins at Motorvation 26

Tuesday 17th January 2012

He is back! Earle Salter won the Motorvation 26 Burnout comp - BLOWN class, his first win at the Perth Motorplex since Motorvation 24 in January 2003. Pictures: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS ... more

State championship is on the line

Tuesday 17th January 2012

THE 64th WA Speedcar Championship will be a highlight of the Super Speedway meeting at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. The show will see another name added to the history books with a strong field nominated and all drivers looking to become the state’s number one... more

Motorvation Burnout Finalist list

Sunday 15th January 2012

Brandon Mitchell drove BIG RIG like a man possessed to qualify in top position for todays BLOW Burnout finals FRIDAY PHOTO GALLERY SATURDAY PHOTO GALLERY After the smoke had settled we now... more

Miss Nude USA 2012 to appear (clothed) at MV26

Thursday 12th January 2012

Would you like to meet Miss Nude USA 2012? Well come to Motorvation and you can! Motorvation 26 is shaping up to be one of the best ever with 600 Street Machine and Custom cars, Burnouts (over 3... more

LA INK? No it's MV INK!!!

Wednesday 11th January 2012

Beer Fridge...mmmmm As one of Australia’s biggest and best car shows, many people would love to hold on to the many and varied memories of Motorvation forever. Well guess what - this week at... more

Gregorini strikes back as Funny Cars go 300!

Sunday 8th January 2012

And you thought the war was over! Pictures: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS FRIDAY PHOTO GALLERY SATURDAY PHOTO GALLERY ELIMINATION RESULTS Night two of the Nitro Funny Car challenge... more

KEYS CRACKS 5!

Saturday 7th January 2012

Wayne Keys on his way to the first AA/AP and Rootes Supercharger 5 second pass PICTURES: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS Video: Gardner Bros Videos FRIDAY QUALIFYING PHOTO GALLERY RESULTS... more

New Year = NITRO!!!

Friday 6th January 2012

Matt Treasure burns out in the Greenemachine Video and story: Phil Blondel Dragsvideos While most of us had already commenced New Years eve celebrations, many race teams were busy preparing for the next race meetings on the... more

The Joy Evelation for Motorvation 26

Friday 6th January 2012

The Joy Evelation will be performing at Motorvation 26! Image courtesy: Crosbie Photography Perth band, The Joy Evelation, has been signed to perform at Motorvation 26. This is not the first time... more

MV26 - Now with MORE BURNOUTS!

Thursday 5th January 2012

It's Motorvation 26 - and that means Burnouts (and even MORE Burnouts) The countdown to Motorvation 26 has well and truly begun with the Entrant credentials now in the mail and the final planning being... more

Ben in his 'Ellement' at the Muster

Monday 2nd January 2012

Happy team: Ben Ellement and his crew celebrate after the big win at the Sprintcar Muster. Pic by Bruce Russell. BEN Ellement claimed the Sprintcar Muster in the dying stages of the 25-lap showdown after Kerry Madsen’s left rear tyre expired... more

Big Sprintcar field to turn it on for Muster

Sunday 1st January 2012

In the show: Cory Gilpin and Ben Ellement will be part of the 360 Sprintcar action this Monday night. Pic by Peter Roebuck. MORE than 70 Sprintcar teams have nominated for the 8th Annual Sprintcar Muster at... more

See more than 70 Sprintcars in action...

Saturday 31st December 2011

AFTER mixed results in two shows last week Mark Wells is looking to turn his form around when he contests the 8th Annual Sprintcar Muster at the Perth Motorplex on Monday night. The Geraldton Jet had motor problems when in a strong position in the feature race at Bunbury... more

Speedcars to fire up in New Year Derby

Friday 30th December 2011

Going for number four: Scott Glazebrook will be a big chance of New Year Speedcar Derby victory on Monday night. Pic by Peter French. TONY Matta won the first ever New Year Speedcar Derby back at Claremont Speedway in the summer of... more

Lock yourself in for Sprintcar Muster

Friday 30th December 2011

Catch me if you can: Jason Kendrick is setting the pace at the moment and will be part of the action on Monday night. Pic by Peter French. IF you love ‘those things with wings’ and open-wheel Speedway racing then you have to be at the... more

The party started early at the final Whoop Ass for 2011

Thursday 29th December 2011

It was a real party mood at the final Formula Tech Dyno Centre Whoop Ass Wednesday for 2011. Pics: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS PHOTO GALLERY It was a real party atmosphere at this weeks Formula... more

UPDATED: Haynes goes 499kmh while Keys and Gregorini fight for a 5!

Wednesday 28th December 2011

Chuck Haynes launches VOLCANO in front of a big Boxing Day crowd Pics: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS Videos: Phil Blondel Dragvideos and Gardner Bros PHOTO GALLERY ... more

UPDATED: Kendrick sizzles in Christmas Cup

Tuesday 27th December 2011

Jason Kendrick won his first major race at the Perth Motorplex - the Sprintcar Christmas Cup. Pics: Bruce Russell - Flash Fotos and Graphix PHOTO GALLERY IT was only a matter... more

A smashing way to end Christmas party

Tuesday 27th December 2011

Looking for a smashing way to end the Christmas period? Be here at the Perth Motorplex tonight. YOU have spent time with the relatives, probably indulged in too much food and drink over the last few days and Christmas is over for another... more

UPDATED: MR HP Direct from the Summernats for MV26

Thursday 22nd December 2011

The Queensland based MR HP coupe is coming to Motorvation 26 - after a stop over at Canberra's Summernats 25! Image courtesy of Street Machine Magazine UPDATE: 9 January, 2012. MR HP judged TOP... more

Sprintcar field just gets better and better

Thursday 22nd December 2011

A HOTSHOT American, a couple of sprintcar rookies who are no strangers to winning on the national stage and an experienced east coast driver with World Series Sprintcars’ experience have all nominated for the Christmas Cup at the Motorplex next Tuesday night. It was always... more

Get into the Christmas Cup spirit

Wednesday 21st December 2011

Ken Sartori, the new King of Wings, will be part of the Christmas Cup Action. Pic by Peter French. LOOKING for some excitement after spending time with relatives this Christmas? Then the Perth Motorplex is the place to be... more

Climate Change? Now this is Climate Change!

Monday 19th December 2011

Climate Change? USA Jet Dragster driver Chuck Haynes is heading from snowy Billings Montana to an Australian Summer Christmas. NOW THAT'S CLIMATE CHANGE! Spare a thought for the American Jet Dragster team heading 'Down Under' for the Boxing Day... more

UPDATED: Pernell, Williams go back to back...

Sunday 18th December 2011

UPDATED: Results listing and Incar montage A huge crowd rolled in to celebrate Christmas Perth Motorplex style....with 60 top line burnouts! Pics: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS Video: Phil... more

Friday night thrills and spills

Saturday 17th December 2011

Once again the Auto Trader Fast Friday went off with a bang, with the third round seeing no less than 11 divisions fighting it out on the high banks of the Perth Motorplex. Scott Beattie was there to cover the action and filed this report... ... more

One, Two, THREE PERFECT REACTION TIMES!

Thursday 15th December 2011

The plates are WA PERF for WA PERFORMANCE. But after this run it could be fore WA PERFECT as John Ducey went 0.000 to grab a tidy pre Christmas $800! Pics: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS PHOTO... more

Aldridge Wears the Crown in Outlaws!

Wednesday 14th December 2011

Steve Aldridge won his first event in only his third outing in Supercharged Outlaws. Story: Ben Bishop bennie@benzpress.com Pic: Greg Davis Relative newcomer to the quarter mile, Steve Aldridge has claimed... more

Haynes in secret testing

Monday 12th December 2011

Chuck Haynes will be racing in Volcano at the Perth Motorplex on Boxing Day. USA's Chuck Haynes will exchange a snowy Billings, Montana Christmas for a hot West Aussie one when he heads 'down under' to race... more

UPDATED: How happy was Brown after Sedan Muster?

Saturday 10th December 2011

Kodee Brown: Four in a row, can he be stopped? Images: Peter Roebuck Photography PHOTO GALLERY Southside Engine Centre Super Sedans “I am happy as a pig in s**t at the... more

Strong field ready to crash Brown's party

Friday 9th December 2011

LAST year Marc Giancola was the man to beat when it came to the Southside Engine Centre Super Sedans at the Perth Motorplex. This time around it appears Giancola has gone from being the hunted to one of the hunters as he, and everybody else, tries to defeat Kodee Brown who has... more

Fast times at Whoop Ass Wednesday

Thursday 8th December 2011

Shane Stephens took the Active Autos Monaro for a run at Formula Tech Whoop Ass Wednesday recording several low 9 second passes in the street beast with a best of 9.07. Pic: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS Video: Phil... more

Burnout Masters draw

Thursday 8th December 2011

Mick Rainoldi will be back in RAGGO to defend his Burnout Master Champion (OPEN) title on December 17! The 6th annual HM Headers Burnout Masters will be held at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night... more

Big guns lock horns in Late Models

Wednesday 7th December 2011

On a mission: Newly-crowned WA champion Warren Oldfield heads up a stellar field of Late Models this weekend. Pic by Peter French. CRAIG Vosbergen and Warren Oldfield are the leaders in the DiCandilo Steel City Late Models heading into this... more

Muster time for Modified Sedans

Wednesday 7th December 2011

ROUND three of the GWN7 Metabo WA Modified Sedan Series will be contested at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night as part of the third Annual Sedan Muster. A quality field has entered for the event including current state champion Mick Johnson of Broome who will be looking... more

Roll up for Sedan Muster

Sunday 4th December 2011

The pacesetter: See Southside Engine Centre Super Sedan star Kodee Brown in action at the Motorplex this Saturday night. Pic by Peter French. DO you want to spend your weekend worrying about what to get everyone for Christmas and joining the long... more

MEDIA RELEASE: Perth Motorplex dispels rumours

Friday 2nd December 2011

PERTH MOTORPLEX: Australia's most attended permanent motorsports venue. 3 December 2011 Media Release – Rumours addressed by Perth Motorplex Following the announcement of the... more

NEW STREET VEHICLE DRAG RACING REGULATIONS

Thursday 1st December 2011

Does your road going Street beast go 10's? - not a problem...come on down! Click here to download printable document The Perth Motorplex is pleased to announce that effective from next weeks Formula... more

Morgan, Sheehan testing

Tuesday 29th November 2011

Mark Sheehan will be one of two Top Fuel teams testing this Wednesday TEST AND TUNE ENTRY LIST Defending Australian Top Fuel Champion Darren Morgan and West... more

UPDATED VIDEO: Did the Earth move for you?

Monday 28th November 2011

If you have not experienced Top Fuel before...then you need to be here this weekend! (and if you are a Top Fuel devotee...we will see you here for 2 days of NITRO!) UPDATED VIDEO : Perth Motorplex... more

Hertz sounds great for Morgan

Monday 28th November 2011

Darren Morgan went on to win the Australian Top Fuel Championship after winning the Perth Round of Pro Series Top Fuel last January wearing Hungry Jacks colours. Morgan will be appearing in Perth this weekend with the assistance of... more

Sartori is the new King of Wings

Saturday 26th November 2011

Salute the new king: Ken Sartori is the 30th King of Wings winner. PICTURES: Peter Roebuck Photography PHOTO GALLERY KEN Sartori is the King of Wings after winning the... more

24 drivers, 40 laps...bring it on!

Saturday 26th November 2011

TWENTY four drivers, a midrace pitstop and 40 laps. It’s a great combination to decide the 30th King of Wings at the Perth Motorplex tonight. If you are thinking of heading down to Kwinana Beach venue then book your tickets online now as it promises to be a great... more

From Landmark to Sandparked for Phillips

Friday 25th November 2011

Phillips burns out in the Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car before later that night going 'hot' into the sand trap. This is not Phillips first foray into the emergency traps - see viideos at end of story. ... more

A sheet of fire went over us!

Friday 25th November 2011

As if our volunteers do not already give enough of their time to the racers at the Perth Motorplex comes the news that Perth Motorplex Fire Crew member Laurie Drage is in the thick of things down south fighting fires that are causing so much havoc. The... more

First ever 'king' to be trackside

Friday 25th November 2011

Jamie Maiolo will be looking for back-to-back victories in the King of Wings. Pic by Peter French. THE Perth Motorplex will host the 30th King of Wings this Saturday night and we are pleased to say we will have the very first 'king' there as well as... more

Don't miss the action this Saturday night

Wednesday 23rd November 2011

Hold on tight: Geraldton throttle stomper Callum Williamson aims for the stars with this move..Unfortunately it didn't come off and ended in tears. Pic by Peter French. IF you haven’t been to the first two Super Speedway meetings at the Perth... more

Brown looking for more Super Sedan success

Tuesday 22nd November 2011

Catch me if you can: Kodee Brown is expected to be one of the standout performers at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. Pic by Peter Roebuck. “I am pretty stoked, we can’t really put a foot wrong with this car,” Kodee Brown... more

Who will be the King this Saturday night?

Sunday 20th November 2011

The pacesetter: Kerry Madsen is considered by many as the one to beat in the King of Wings this Saturday night. Pic by Peter French. A BIG field of Sprintcars doing 40 laps in a feature race… Yeah we’d like to see that and you can... more

Kapiris, Pilkington grab Pro Series points

Sunday 20th November 2011

Peter Kapiris dominated Pro Series Top Doorslammer with a series of 5.8 second ETs culminating with a 5.810 in the final round defeating defending champion John Zappia. IMAGES: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE... more

Phillips runs 5.46! (Then crashes...)

Saturday 19th November 2011

In this pass in the fist qualifying session Gary Phillips ran 5.54 in the Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car followed by a sensational 5.46/423kmh (263mph) in the second round. Then it all went south! ... more

It's Full Boar this weekend

Friday 18th November 2011

Jeff Clarkes warms the tyres on his Dragster. Clarke recorded the quickest pass by a Chev engrined Drag Racer in the world at the season opener. Clarke will be competing in Top Alcohol this weekend. ... more

Debbies not a Westy (anymore...)

Thursday 17th November 2011

It is not a mistake - Debbie O'Rourke is now a Queenslander! As soon as the ENTRANT LIST for the 40th annual Goldenstates we up on the Perth Motorplex website the phone began to ring. "Just like to... more

Joannes off to Sydney!

Thursday 17th November 2011

Pretty in Pink...Joanne Morgani is off to Sydney after winning the Hot Chics in Fast Cars competition. Pics: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS PHOTO GALLERY The latest instalment in our weekly... more

Test & Tune Entries

Tuesday 15th November 2011

EVENT DETAILS TEST & TUNE ENTRY LIST Testing prior to the running of the 40th annual Goldenstates will be held at the Perth Motorplex on Wednesday 16th.... more

A driving inspiration

Monday 14th November 2011

Inspired to race. Andrea (Andy) Kahle burns out in her 240kmh Super Sedan. Beechboro resident Andrea Kahle keeps a diary a bit different to most. In it are her medical appointments and different contacts,... more

UPDATED: A Magic result for Magic Man show

Saturday 12th November 2011

Just way too good: For the third year in a row American Davey Ray has claimed the Magic Man 34 Speedcar tribute race. Pic by Peter Roebuck. PHOTO GALLERY Pics: Peter... more

Pilkington fires warning shot

Saturday 12th November 2011

Rob Pilkington goes into this weekends Pro Series Top Alcohol round on the back of a pair of 5.62 second ETs at the season opener. Rob Pilkington made his intentions known ahead of the Perth round of... more

Incar Top Doorslammer taste test!

Saturday 12th November 2011

How good is the audio on your Computer? Good...well then turn it up and experience what it must be like to strap yourself into a 5 second 400kmh Top Doorslammer thanks to Phil Blondels dragsvideo. Then experience it for yourself LIVE here at... more

Sprintcars set to fly at Magic Man 34

Friday 11th November 2011

Setting the pace: Early season pacesetter Mark Wells will be looking for more track speed this Saturday night. Pic by Peter French. MARK Wells heads into the Magic Man 34 meeting at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night as a marked man. ... more

Get all the news trackside

Friday 11th November 2011

Be part of the 'in crowd' at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night - make sure you purchase an official Motorplex Magazine for just $5. HEADING to the Perth Motorplex for the Magic Man 34 this Saturday night? If so when you enter... more

Pascoe to push local Super Sedan pilots

Friday 11th November 2011

Super sub: Throttle stomping Matt Pascoe will be driving the Super Sedan normally driven by Gary Higgs at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. Pic by Peter French. Matt Pascoe, fresh from winning last weekend's... more

Big Late Model field ready to rumble

Thursday 10th November 2011

WARREN Oldfield will be ready to put on a show when the DiCandilo Steel City Late Models race as part of the Magic Man 34 at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night. Despite having to borrow an engine from one of his brothers he didn’t miss a beat and won the opening round here... more

Hot Chicks comp heats up!

Thursday 10th November 2011

The Cassanovas were back keeping an eye on the girls duking it out in the Hot Chicks Fast Cars competition. Pics: Phil Luyer HIGH OCTANE PHOTOS PHOTO GALLERY What a funny sorta night?... more

Here come the Dukes of Destruction

Thursday 10th November 2011

IF you ever get offered a lift in a car with someone called Chris Guy, Chris Henry, Brendan McKeagg, Ryan Fanderlinden or Wayne Fanderlinden, don’t take it. Chances are by the time you get to your destination the car will be severely damaged. ... more

International stars are ready for Magic Man

Tuesday 8th November 2011

THE biggest international stars of world Speedcar racing are heading to Perth for the fifth annual Magic man 34 this Saturday night and they are looking for nothing less than a win. Michael Pickens from New Zealand is looking forward to getting back on the Motorplex track and is... more

BURNOUT MASTERS - DECEMBER 17!

Monday 7th November 2011

WONA GO IS GOOD TO GO! And WILD is HAPPY! Every Cloud has a Silver lining. This... more

And the cakes roll on!

Monday 7th November 2011

Personally I would have left those pesky red lights off...but apart from that ...it is another tasty looking cake! We have definately started something. Following on from young Danny Garcia's 8th... more

Be part of a 'Magic' night of racing

Sunday 6th November 2011

IF ever you needed a reason to attend the Perth Motorplex for a Super Speedway night then the nomination list alone for the Magic Man 34 – Michael Figliomeni Speedcar tribute race would be it. Without doubt this is the best field assembled for the Magic Man 34 in the event’s... more

Great racing in second Fast Friday

Saturday 5th November 2011

Daryl Clayden leads Marshall McDiarmid in the Wingless Sprints in the second round of the Auto Trader Fast Friday series. All pictures by Peter Roebuck. The second edition of season 2011/12’s Auto Trader Fast Fridays went off with a bang... more

FREE Burnout Masters program

Friday 4th November 2011

Don't forget to grab your FREE event program when you arrive at the 6th annual Burnout Masters EVENT DETAILS ENTRY LIST The first of Perth Motorplex's BIG THREE Burnout Competitions, the HM Headers... more

Fire up for Fast Friday