This weekend the annual Hanno Memorial returns to @Mid-WesternSpeedway Hamilton with a strong 26-car Street Stock field set to honour one of the event’s great traditions in what promises to be another emotional and action-packed night of racing.
While wet weather has lingered throughout the week, organisers remain optimistic with the rain actually helping prepare the racing surface. The track has reportedly been taking the water extremely well and draining exactly as needed, with conditions expected to clear across Friday and Saturday. Fans are encouraged to rug up though, with a cold night forecast — blankets and jackets will definitely be required for those heading trackside. Racing is still planned to proceed at this stage, with a further weather update expected Friday night.
On the track, the Hanno Memorial once again brings together a quality field of Street Stock competitors, headlined by Ricky Throckmorton, who holds the unique distinction of being the only driver to have competed in every running of the event. The experienced campaigner will be hoping to add another memorable result to his long association with the race.
Several drivers have shown impressive speed throughout the season and loom as genuine contenders for Hanno Memorial honours. Chris Hay has consistently been among the frontrunners, while Morris Ahearn and Mick Clarke have both featured heavily at the pointy end of fields across recent meetings and are expected to be right in the mix once again.
The line-up also includes strong contenders such as Steven Hardie, Ben Warren, Jenson Wilson and Jared Wilkinson, while Brock Smith, Nathan Fawns and Jacob Kelly ensure there will be no shortage of competition throughout the night.
With a strong field, a well-prepared racing surface and the rich tradition of the Hanno Memorial once again taking centre stage, Mid-Western Speedway Darlington is shaping up for a memorable night of Street Stock action.
Official Nominations – 26
C4 Dean Jenkins
SA4 Morris Ahearn
S8 Dave Micallef
C9 Luke Jenkins
NY9 Brad Warren
L14 Jared Wilkinson
NY14 Andrew Magilton
B16 Brock Smith
L16 Simon Lawn
C18 Ricky Throckmorton
C22 Darcy Loader
WANG22 Ricky Ahearn
G23 Mitch Viney
B24 John Denmeade
C24 Dylan Wilkinson
C25 Jacob Kelly
C28 Stacie Riches
G29 Ash Fox
W42 Chris Hay
B48 Mick Clarke
S48 Ben Warren
B62 Jayden Blomeley
B63 Cody Blomeley
S87 Nathan Fawns
C88 Jenson Wilson
NY94 Steven Hardie