Despite the very best efforts from the Rockhampton Saloon Car Club and series organisers, the opening round of the 2009/2010 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series has succumbed to inclement weather. Although faced with persistent rain throughout the day, all involved remained determined to run the event until another heavy shower at 3.00pm, with forecasts of more to follow, ultimately forced the cancellation of the event.

This is the first time ever that a Carline National Super Sedan Series event has been lost to rain in its entirety and, unfortunately, the tight series schedule affords no opportunity to reschedule the race meeting.

The Rockhampton Saloon Car Club deserved a much better outcome after their work throughout the weekend promoting the event. The pre-race party on Sunday night was a great success with several cars on display, a free sausage sizzle and racing action on the big screen. Monday morning saw Breakfast with the Stars with another four cars on display and a fantastic free bacon and eggs breakfast. The WIN Television crew were also on hand to film interviews with series drivers.

Series organisers extend a huge thankyou to the Rockhampton Saloon Car Club for their determination in trying to complete the event and especially to Josh for all his efforts in organising the activities over the weekend. Thanks also to Matt Williams, Craig Torr, Shane Best, Steve Jordan, Trent Wilson, Kevin Purton and Ashley Bergmeier for providing their cars for display. A big thanks also to the race fans who came along to meet the drivers and show their support for the series, particularly given the less than favourable conditions.

The teams now head south to Gympie’s Mothar Mountain Speedway for round two tomorrow night (Tuesday, December 29), with round three scheduled for Toowoomba’s Charlton Raceway on New Year’s Eve. For series information, visit the series website at www.nationalsupersedanseries.com or phone 0410 500571.

The 2009/2010 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series is proudly supported by the following sponsors:

Carline Mufflers
JD Couriers
Bergmeier Engineering
American Race Tires
East Coast Traffic Control
Ocean Tyres
Lukey Exhausts
APCO Warrnambool
SuperCharge Batteries
Ian Boettcher Race Parts
AFCO Shock Doctor
Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oils
Kincrome Tools and Equipment
Art by Mickey
Oval Express Magazine
Hoosier Racing Tire
Clearview Towing Mirrors
SSA of NSW
QSCA
J&C Carrell Speedway Photography
Race Hard Race Gear
City Motor Inn (Toowoomba)
Rocky Resort Motor Inn
Power Forklift Repairs
National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR)
Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF)