Posted on 12/14/2025 3:28:05 PM PST by WhiteHatBobby0701
Avalon Raceway Management on behalf of the Drew Family would like to update everyone on the unfortunate incident that occurred during the running of the Sprint Car C-Main on Friday December 12, 2025.
The incident involved a part failure, with a sprint car wheel and tyre from the V34 entry of Brenten Farrer, entering the spectator compound in turn three of the venue.
We ask that the privacy and health of those involved is everyone’s first thought.
Most importantly all involved are in good health today and have been contacted via venue Management. One person involved, a long-standing and highly valued Avalon Raceway volunteer, was treated on scene before being able to be assisted for further observation at one of the venues First Aid Rooms.
Medical staff were able to complete all necessary checks before allowing the patron to be released into the care of family and friends, who we also thank for providing transport home to the gentlemen concerned.
A second person, also affected by the incident required no medical treatment but has also been contacted by Management.
Venue Management would like to thank those in the immediate vicinity of the incident who rendered assistance as well as our contracted Medical Staff for their care and treatment of the person involved.
Moving forward proper procedures and protocols will be completed as a review into the incident from on-track right through to the return of the patron to the care of family and friends along with everything in between, including the venues catch fence.
While we understand incidents of this nature are of public interest, Avalon Raceway Management would like to acknowledge that they are aware of footage that has entered the public space, while having not been contacted directly by any parties for comment or approval.
Whilst not shying away from our commitment to competitors, officials and public safety, the privacy of those involved in all aspects has not been considered and adds another layer of disappointment to the incident.
These are based around the fact individuals can see fit to share footage and/or information without correct knowledge of the outcome of said incidents whether that be better or worse. Venue Management feel this breaches the individuals and families right to privacy, especially given the outcome of any potential injury or worse was not yet known to the public.
Moving forward Avalon Raceway will continue its review of the incident, implementing change as required to avoid another incident of this nature, whilst also continuing to provide high level motorsport entertainment with the total understanding that motorsport racing can be dangerous.
We thank everyone for their interest in the matter and now look forward to all being in readiness for our next race meeting on Saturday December 20.
Yours Sincerely David Mills Avalon Raceway Speedway Operations Manager
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Jim
"Maybe he was out of Scrabble vowels."
"No, he also said "motorsport" instead of "car racing".
"English is hard for the British. That's why we speak American"
"Maybe he needs a boot in his trunk."
"Or a cute bonnet on his hood."
"At least those people were taken to hospital."
"They should have been taken inside for treatment."
"Whoever caused the accident might go to gaol."
"Why take them to France?"
"Just shut up and pass me those biscuits."
This is Australia, and they started this month the International Season for sprint cars (one word in Australian English, they also use “speedcar” instead of Midget). International Season is from the end of Turkey Night in Ventura (California) to the start of World of Outlaws in Barberville (Florida) after the Super Bowl. It’s when the sprint car stars from the States make appearances in Australia for fans and the Australian Clay-Per-View makes extra Australian Dollars from American viewers buying their streaming services to watch the visiting Americans in local races. (Note Flosports has the Kyle Larson High Limit series and DirtVision from World of Outlaws has the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, which traditionally ends the International Season on Australia Day.)
The Grand Annual Sprintcar has surpassed the Australian Sprintcar Championship because the national championship since the late 1970’s is a closed race, as international (US or NZ) drivers are prohibited. The Grand Annual is regarded as the “national open” race on par with, and in some years greater, than Iowa’s Knoxville Nationals.
The other two major big money races are NAPA Sprintcars in the City in Adelaide (November, in 2026 will be held during the same weekend as the USAC Midget Turkey Night, as the event is part of the Supercars Adelaide Grand Final) and High Limit International Perth.
The Australian Championship pais only 22,500 AUD. The Grand Annual pays 60,000 AUD. The High Limit International (uses American rules or format, that means race to the top five to get to the A Main, top four in the B Main get in the feature, a roulette wheel to determine Dash positions, and then the feature) pays 110,000 AUD. In Australia, they usually give drivers two heat races where finishing positions and passing points (fast drivers start in the back) determine which drivers make the feature, and everyone else to the lower races to determine who goes to the A.
I was just making fun of how the English language has branched in the lands where it's spoken, using the icons and bantering style of America's fictional idiots Beavis and Butthead. Let's all go to Wales now! (LOL)
I've begun watching the Formulae-style racing but I can not watch football without nodding off. It must be something one grows up with. Have a great day!
Love the dirt. There is “no” off-season for sprint cars.
January: Grand Annual Sprintcar
February: DIRTCar Nationals
March: High Limit Las Vegas season opener
April: the local tracks open
May: various local races
June: Eagle Nationals, Huset’s High Bank Nationals
July: King’s Royal, Don Martin Memorial,
August: Knoxville Nationals, Silver Dollar Gold Cup
September: Jesse Hockett / Daniel McMillin Memorial, 4 Crown Nationals, Skagit Nationals
October: HL Final, Jason Johnson Classic
November: WoO Finals
December: High Limit International Perth
The US motorsport viewer prefers to be technically sound, compared to the F1 viewer. They would rather work on a car — something Keelan Harvick when he did European karting found surprising. Nobody was working on the vehicle.
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