Sport
20 November, 2024
Chequered flag for Rankin
COBDEN driver Terry Rankin took the chequered flag in an action-packed Jack Willsher Cup at Premier Speedway last weekend.
The Warrnambool track provided plenty of thrills for drivers and spectators on Saturday night.
Rankin took the lead late in the race and never looked back, securing a well-deserved win and adding the cup to his already impressive resume.
Brooke Buckingham finished a close second, with Caleb Langdon taking out third.
Pole-sitter Tim Rankin recorded a DNF as the result of a safety belt issue while Rusty Hickman looked poised for victory until a lapped car incident ended his race.
Last weekend’s race meeting also saw round one of the 360-LS Sprintcar Championship.
The A main was marked by multiple stoppages before a consistent run of laps set up an epic showdown, with homegrown talent Jamie Veal taking the win.
Rusty Hickman, who had led for all but the last two laps, was forced to settle for second while Brett Milburn claimed third.
Young talents Parker Scott and Harry Ross rounded out the top five.
Action will return to Premier Speedway on Saturday, December 14 with the running of Max’s Race – Sprintcars, V8 Dirt Modifieds and Junior F500.