The 2008/2009 GW Racing Modified Production series went off with a bang on Saturday night (18th October) with the event receiving 27 nominations, which was down on last years count, but still a great field of Modified Productions which produced some fantastic racing.

Current New South Wales champion Steve Price started his series campaign in the best possible way, qualifying his Blackburn Engines/Steelforce sponsored Ford Cortina in pole position for the 30 lap final.  Price led the race from green to checker and almost went unchallenged, as a slight error with 2 laps to go saw Mark Raymont dive up the inside of Price, but wasn't enough as Price took the win from Mark Raymont followed by Gary Maroske in 3rd.  Price will be looking to advance on last seasons result after finishing a credible 3rd in the six round series. 

Matt Swarbrooke was headed for a well earned result, holding down 2nd place until he was forced to retire after a suspension failure.  Former QLD Champion Aiden Raymont made his way up the order after starting from 8th spot on the grid.  Raymont steered his Falcon into 2nd place after Swarbrooke retired, as Aiden's brother mark followed suit running in 3rd place.  Aiden Raymont then slowed to a stop with a broken axle, which brought on the yellows for a restart.  Todd Doyle took an early exit after contact with Darren Pearson.  Doyle had a horrid night only finishing one heat all night after being involved in several unfortunate incidents. 

With a depleted field there were seven cars still running after the 30 lap event with rough track conditions claiming several cars.  Quintin Clarke crossed the line in 4th place, while Dennis Bullpitt struggled with a misfire all night but managed to finish a credible 5th.  Max Clarke crossed the line in 6th place followed by Aaron Broadbridge. 

Adrian Stott kicked off the heat race action by taking out heat one, while Todd Doyle was running second in heat two but failed to finish his first heat after his car broke a driveshaft.  Aidan Raymont won heat two, as Steve Price started his dominance of the night winning heat three.

Darren Pearson crossed the line ahead of Mark Raymont in heat four, with Matt Swarbrooke leading heat five from start to finish with Steve Price hot on his heels while Gary Maroske took the win in heat six. 

Heat seven looked like it was going to be a Raymont 1 and 2 finish, but Aidan pulled onto the infield suddenly while leading the race after an engine misfire developed.  Raymont unfortunately took his brother with him onto the infield.  Mark Raymont was lucky enough to get going and re-join in second place finishing the race behind Steven Zahl.

Steve Price was set for another heat win in heat eight, but two laps from home Price had a left front stub axle failure which saw him only lose one place to finish second behind Darren Pearson.  Gary Maroske stole heat nine with Adrian Stott in second and Gavin Fletcher third.

Once again Graham & Wendy Erhart from GW Racing with Peter lack at the helm, are throwing their support behind the 2008/2009 Modified Production Series.  Please visit their website at www.gwracing.com.au

The series will now head to Mothar Mountain Speedway in Gympie for round two on the 15th November 2008.

The 2008/2009 GW Racing Queensland Modified Production Series is proudly supported by the following -

GW Racing
Tracwell Motor Body Builders
Hydraulic Drilling Service
AAA Brisbane Tilt Tray
Tread’s International
Thomsen Builders
Cooroy Auto Wreckers
Beenleigh Mufflers & Brakes
Gav’s Engines
Toowoomba Steering Service
Troy Ware Constructions
RCP Machining
Cooloola Foods and Packaging
Geritz Earthmoving
The Touch up Guys - Logan District
Hillside Auto Dismantlers
John & Coral Carrell Speedway Photographers
Kingaroy Equipment Sales
Mellor Family
Dennis Bullpitt & Robert Trapp