The Novice division continues to grow each year with eight young racers ready to take another step in their junior racing careers.
Nate Roycroft, Hudson Belk, Lewis O'Brien, Scott Chippindall, Aury Muller, Hunter Brown, Zara Wright and Lenny Beddison will take to the track with Hunter Brown was named the standout driver in round one at Nyora a matter of weeks ago.
Brown followed up strongly, coming in third in the final, first and second steps on the podium were taken out by O’Brien and Roycroft respectively.
This class is always a favourite — full of determination, learning, and big smiles.
The drivers aim for steady progress, clean racing, and plenty of confidence-building laps every round.
The junior restricted 120cc division continues to be a proving ground for developing drivers stepping up in speed and race craft.
Jed Simpson, Reed Muller, Chase Goss, Logan Wright, Mila Knox and Casey Ackland will take to the track on Sunday.
Round one at Nyora saw both Simpson and Goss on the podium, second and third respectively with Muller receiving the standout driver award chosen by the stewards.
This class is shaping up as one of the most competitive of the night, the young drivers are working hard, and you can expect to see close battles, clean passing, and strategic racing.
With 12 nominations, the Open 120cc field brings experience, and genuine Country Cup intensity.
Chaz Mackenzie, Ollie Roycroft, Jack O'Brien, Charlie Simpson, Leo Parsons, Josie Chippindall, Niki Chippindall, Dusty Eastham, Jordan Lawry, Phoebe Belk, Sophie Van Ginneken will bring their best to Blue Ribbon Raceway with this class often delivering some of the closest racing.
There is a blend of seasoned drivers and rising rookies with Roycroft and Eastham looking to continue their top-three finishing form, and Lowry looking to turn his standout drivers’ award from round one into the podium finish this weekend.
This exciting division is promising clean and fast racing alongside top-notch sportsmanship.
The fastest junior division on the program, 160cc Opens has once again produced a high-quality field with a mix of seasoned campaigners and young hard chargers.
Toby Lock, Kaiden O'Brien, Zac Parsons, Billy Parsons, Ben Parsons, Lexi Eastham, Ned Orton, Charlie Ackland, Chase Van Ginneken, Amber Van Ginneken, Jensen Kalaitzidis are all Blue Ribbon Raceway bound.
With strong showings at Nyora in round one - Lexi Eastham, Billy Parson and Kaiden O’Brien will be looking to continue their podium form, and Ned Orton will be looking to go one better and convert to a podium finish after receiving the standout drivers’ award at round one.
With strong teams and drivers that thrive on precision and race craft, the Open 160cc division is set to provide high-octane racing.
Drivers who opened their Country Cup campaign strongly in round one will be looking to consolidate their efforts, while others who may have missed the series opener will be looking to start their cup run off strongly at Blue Ribbon Raceway.
With four rounds still ahead for the JQMV Diamond Finish Epoxy Country Cup, every heat race, every restart, and every clean lap will influence the results.
Spectators, families, and supporters are encouraged to bring a chair and enjoy a day of junior motorsport.
Entry is free and the Canteen will be open from 11am.
- By Michelle Simpson, on behalf of Horsham Motor Sports Club
