Next Gen on Show!

by | Jul 16, 2026 | NT, SSA Junior Sedans

The next generation of speedway stars will take centre stage this weekend as @NorthlineSpeedway hosts the annual Next Gen Nationals, with a quality 14-car SSA Junior Sedan field set to battle for one of the Territory’s most prestigious junior events.

Leading the charge is defending Next Gen Nationals winner Bailey Chandler, who returns from Queensland looking to make it back-to-back victories after claiming the coveted event 12 months ago. Standing in his way is last year’s runner-up River Spitzbarth, who will be eager to go one better after narrowly missing out, while Kade Beurskens also returns after recording a top-five finish in last year’s event.

Recent form suggests the battle for the trophy will be as fierce as ever. Caiden Weaver heads into the weekend full of confidence after taking victory at the most recent Junior Sedan meeting at Northline Speedway, finishing ahead of Beurskens and Spitzbarth last month.

Beurskens has been one of the benchmark drivers all season, already claiming a feature race win at the Darwin venue, while Riley King has also stood on the top step of the podium during the current campaign.

With proven winners, rising stars and plenty of local knowledge throughout the field, the racing promises to be fast and unpredictable across the weekend.

For those unable to make it to the track, every lap of the Next Gen Nationals will be streamed live via @Clay-Per-View

Official Nominations – 14

NT4 Kade Beurskens

NT9 Ryder Morgado

NT23 Zara Morrison

NT24 Kaleb Beurskens

Q24 Bailey Chandler

NT43 River Spitzbarth

NT44 Ava Costello

NT53 Blake Overend

NT57 Caiden Weaver

NT64 Brock Beurskens

NT77 Liam Butterworth

NT95 Riley King

NT96 Rhys King

NT888 Tommy Harte

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