High speed and âin commandâ at the Speedway CHAMPIONS: Wingless Sprint feature race winner Daniel Sayre (left) pictured with third placed Errol Campbell at Lismore Speedway on January 16, 2021. Photo: Tony Powell.
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Daniel Sayre raced to a convincing win in the 25-lap Wingless Sprintcar feature race at Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway, Saturday night, January 16.
He was followed to the chequered flag by Jamie Usher and Errol Campbell.
Sayre had an untroubled run after starting at the front of the field and always looked in command as he reeled off some impressive laps with a 91.504 km/h speed average.
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During the main event, Daniel Sayre led the pack in the 25-lap Wingless Sprintcar feature…
He was followed closely by Jamie Usher towards the end.
But Sayre hit full throttle, crossing the finish line in first.
Racers are now gearing up for the annual Grand Prix on January 24, which will form part of the Australia Day fixture.
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Subscriber only Motor racing fans will enjoy an extra shot of high-octane action at the Lismore Speedway on Saturday night. Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway promoter David Lander announced that Production Sedans have been added to the starting line-up program for January 16. Lander said although there was initially some uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation, the good news early this week confirms next Saturday night s fixture, which will also feature the running of the Junior Sedan Nationals. He said being given the green light to running an expanded race card was sensational news. We are definitely running and that s the best piece of news I can pass on today, Lander said.
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