In an exhilarating display of speed and skill, Jamie Veal triumphed at the Victorian Sprintcar Championship held at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway, marking his fifth consecutive title. Though starting from the third row, Veal showcased his racing prowess, battling fiercely against the up-and-coming Todd Moule. The two competitors exchanged the lead multiple times in a breathtaking contest before Veal pulled ahead for the victory.
“The longer the race went on it got worse and worse and it was getting dicey behind the lapped cars and it made me work for it,” Veal reflected after his win. “She was a handful for the whole night.” His race was characterized by tension and strategy, particularly after a flurry of caution flags disrupted the flow of racing.
The opening moments of the race saw a quick caution, but it wasn’t long before the real action began. Moule and Veal soon found themselves side by side, trading paint and positions with the intensity building as they neared the race's final laps. Just when it seemed like Moule had the edge, the experienced Veal managed to regain his ground and finish strongly.
Not far behind them, others were battling it out, including Rusty Ponting, who clinched the victory in the Junior Formula 500s Feature. This event signifies that the title month for the 360/LS Victorian Sprintcar Title is on the horizon, set to unfold at the same venue on March 29.
A thrilling subplot to the evening's events featured the penultimate round of the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series at Perth Motorplex. Callum Williamson emerged victorious in this round, overcoming the challenges presented by title leader Dyane Kingshott. Williamson’s impressive drive from third place into a race-winning position underscored his competitive spirit, even as Kingshott maintained a modest 56-point lead in the series standings.
“Williamson started strong, being second quickest in his qualifying group, and converted that into a heat race win,” reported by Auto Action. The combination of skillful maneuvering and solid strategy set the stage for what promises to be a tight finish as the title decider approaches on March 29 in Perth.
The evening at Perth Motorplex witnessed remarkable performances by other drivers as well; however, it wasn't without its mishaps. Notably, Taylor Milling clocked the fastest lap of 13.286 seconds but faced challenges in the heat races, leading to several key non-finishers in the race.
Moreover, the night was also defined by Kye Blight, who celebrated winning his second Australian Late Model title at Perth Motorplex. A keenly contested race saw Blight best American visitor Myles Moos by a narrow nine tenths of a second. “As soon as I crossed the line, I couldn’t stop crying, I was like a little baby,” said Blight emotionally. “It means so much.”
With a flair for the dramatic, Blight dove into the action, initially battling alongside Brent Vosbergen for the lead right from the start. A crucial moment came as lapped traffic stirred the race up, and he managed to capitalize on it when a late restart brought a tension-filled conclusion.
“I think their firewall is bent from the throttle. There was no saving tyres, none of that junk. I just drove the absolute shit out of it for 40 laps,” the victorious racer added.
In a separate highlight of the racing calendar, Lachlan McHugh also made headlines by winning the 2025 LS-360 Australian Sprintcar Championship at Simpson Speedway. Racing amid fierce competition, McHugh did not pull any punches, navigating a tricky field that included Jock Goodyer and Brett Milburn. After an eventful day filled with stoppages and red flags, McHugh managed to outmaneuver Milburn to capture the title yet again.
Mistakes from rivals provided McHugh the opportunity to take the lead, culminating in a race to remember where he eventually secured a substantial victory margin after Goodyer was taken out by a collision.
“It was now a race between the big names with about a quarter of a straight separating them,” Auto Action reported. McHugh’s strategies were well thought out, allowing him to dodge dangers on the track and ultimately secure the championship during an adrenaline-fueled finale.
As the dust settles on another action-packed week of motorsport, the racers are preparing for their next challenges, with avid fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling drama unfolding on March 29. With titles on the line and rivalries heating up, the spotlight remains firmly on the determined drivers vying for glory.
