Feb 8, 2012

Following round eight of the 2011/2012 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series at Carrick Speedway in Tasmania, the championship paused for several weeks to accommodate several blue ribbon events and give teams a chance to refresh and regroup in preparation for the inaugural Lukey Mufflers Western Shootout next month.

The Lukey Mufflers Western Shootout will be the first ever NSSS foray into Western Australia, with three rounds of competition to be staged at Kalgoorlie Speedway (March 7), Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway (March 9) and the Perth Motorplex (March 10).  In a move akin to the format used in NASCAR racing, the NSSS championship points have been reset heading into the Lukey Mufflers Western Shootout, ensuring that every driver making the long haul across the Nullarbor is a genuine chance at securing the crown.

The recalculation of the championship points sees the championship leader awarded 4000 points, with each subsequent position separated by just 25 points.  However, with 25 points allocated for every round win thus far, Steve Jordan, Darren Kane and Brad Smith now share the lead in the championship chase. In fact, with nine drivers separated by less than 200 points, the championship is wide open and every contracted driver is back in contention.  With the bonus points awarded at each round also added to their reset total, the amended championship standings heading into Western Australia are as follows:

In addition to the contracted contenders, a strong field of locals are expected to take up the opportunity to compete in the championship for the very first time, with nominations for all three rounds of the Lukey Mufflers Western Shootout now open.  Nominations for Kalgoorlie and Albany can be submitted online at the official series website – www.nationalsupersedanseries.com – or by phone to Chris Metcalf (0410 500571) or Tony Parkinson (0403 253070). 

Nominations for the 2011/2012 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series Grand Final at the Perth Motorplex on March 10 must be submitted through the normal process using the Motorplex website.

The nomination fee is $150 per round and all drivers must be in the pits by 4:30pm.  The 2011/2012 NSSS Supplementary Regulations are available from the series website.

The Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series is proudly supported by:

• Carline Mufflers
• Speedway Australia
• Speedway Sedans Australia
• Lukey Performance Products
• Supercharge Batteries
• Monroe Shock Absorbers
• JD Couriers
• Ian Boettcher Race Parts
• American Tire and Racing Services
• Hoosier Tyres
• AFCO Shock Doctor
• Oval Express Magazine
• Bob Jane T-Mart Modbury
• Comfort Inn and Suites Robertson Gardens
• Elf Racing Fuels
• Motel Le Grande (Albany)

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