Broome Speedway racers recognised for skills on the track as 2024 season comes to close

Broome Speedway celebrated another thrilling year of racing as its 2024 season came to a close, with drivers from juniors to seniors recognised for their skills on the track. In the Junior Quarter Midgets, Emily Kirk claimed the top spot, showing remarkable consistency throughout the season. The Go Karts – Juniors category saw Scotty Taylor emerge victorious, followed by Fletcher Lane in second place, Jake Taylor in third, and Harry Sadler in fourth. Meanwhile, in the Go Karts – Seniors, Philip Lockhart took first place, with Michelle Rainey-Barton and Jim Gieson rounding out the podium. The New Star Juniors saw fierce competition, with Zac Webster taking first place, followed by Steven Kirk, Riley Smith, and Kurtis Eades. In the Top Stars Juniors, Ayden Mills secured the win, edging out Sam Mills, Alyssa Halliday, and Luke Bailey. Senior categories also delivered plenty of excitement. Street Stocks were dominated by Margaret Wovodich, with Andrew Norton second and Eric Wade third. Dylan McLaughlin raced to victory in the Modlites, while Mark Murray and Ashley Smith secured second and third. In the Modified Sedans, Jeff Steele clinched first place, ahead of Ray Clifton and Ethan Dowell. The Wingless division was won by Tim Taylor, with Luke Priddis and Kurt Hagan completing the top three. Super Sedans crowned Phil Barton as champion, followed by Jeff Steele in second and Warren Minshull in third. Ayden Mills was named Junior Highest Points Scorer, while Dylan McLaughlin took the Senior Highest Points title for the second year in a row. Steven Kirk earned the Junior Most Improved award, with Riley Smith being named Junior Rookie of the Year. On the senior side, Mark Murray was recognised as Most Improved Senior, and Luke Priddis took home the Senior Rookie of the Year honour. Mark Murray’s consistent performances also earned him the coveted title of Driver of the Year. Jason Webb was celebrated as the Andy & Bobby Minshull Shield – Club Person of the Year, while Ashley Smith’s efforts in maintaining an eye-catching vehicle secured the Steve Mills Perpetual – Best Presented Car award. With another season wrapped up, Broome Speedway continues to nurture both emerging talent and seasoned racers, solidifying its place as a hub for motorsport in the Kimberley. The community now eagerly anticipates the 2025 season, which promises even more action on the dirt track. Full 2024 Season Results: Junior Quarter Midgets1st: Emily Kirk Go Karts—Juniors1st: Scotty Taylor2nd: Fletcher Lane3rd: Jake Taylor4th: Harry Sadler Go Karts — Seniors1st: Philip Lockhart2nd: Michelle Rainey-Barton3rd: Jim Gieson New Star Juniors1st: Zac Webster2nd: Steven Kirk3rd: Riley Smith4th: Kurtis Eades Top Stars Juniors1st: Ayden Mills2nd: Sam Mills3rd: Alyssa Halliday4th: Luke Bailey Street Stocks1st: Margaret Wovodich2nd: Andrew Norton3rd: Eric Wade Modlites1st: Dylan McLaughlin2nd: Mark Murray3rd: Ashley Smith Modified Sedans1st: Jeff Steele2nd: Ray Clifton3rd: Ethan Dowell Wingless1st: Tim Taylor2nd: Luke Priddis3rd: Kurt Hagan Super Sedans1st: Phil Barton2nd: Jeff Steele3rd: Warren Minshull Junior Highest Points:Ayden Mills (Junior Top Stars) Senior Highest Points:Dylan McLaughlin (Modlites) Junior Most Improved:Steven Kirk (Junior New Stars) Junior Rookie of the Year:Riley Smith (Junior New Stars) Most Improved Senior:Mark Murray (Modlites) Senior Rookie of the Year:Luke Priddis (Wingless) Driver of the Year:Mark Murray Andy & Bobby Minshull Shield - Club Person of the Year:Jason Webb Steve Mills Perpetual - Best Presented Car:Ashley Smith