With both the South Australian Speedcar Association and local promoters working together for the Speedway cause, Midget racing down south is again on the rise and one person stands out from the pack; South Aussie hard charger John McKay. Taking on committee duties in 2007-2008, John joined the SASA with an ultra keen attitude to help with club promotions and fund raising and in turn, the future generation involved in the sport. But today he has topped it all by announcing his commitment to the national Speedcar Super Series!

After years of speedway involvement with WSS and car sponsorship, John made the decision to kick-start his own racing career. After purchasing a V6 Sprintcar three years ago, an unbeatable opportunity arose in 2007 when local Speedcar owner Bert Fenton, offered his car for the Murray Bridge Speedcar Spectacular.

“After selling my V6 sprint, the opportunity came to have a drive in a midget last Easter and I must confess, I was blown away.” Said John when committing to the SSS. “The Easter weekend was great even though the result didn't really show how well we had done in our first meeting together. We finished 9th on Saturday night and started out of 9th on Sunday but DNF'd on lap 15 with a mechanical problem”.

“We were headed to Sydney for their 50 lap race before it was washed out, so Bert and I sat down to discuss the possibility of a full season in the car and well… here we are!”

With the duo deciding track time was the only way to improve, both John and Bert agreed the Speedcar Super Series was an ideal solution in attaining valuable experience.

“We both decided the only way to better myself and learn faster is to race with the best in the country, hence our commitment to SSS. I really have to thank Bert Fenton for having a bit of faith in me, also Dave Bains who builds the engine (which is a real ball tearer and may make a few people open their eyes) and thanks to my dad Rick who I couldn't do this without.”

“This will be my first real year in a national class and I’m really looking forward to it”.

JM Motorsport is proudly sponsored by

KJM Contractors
Garden Grove
Linfox
Double Kaye Transport
Panagraphix
Hannam Plumbing
Diesel Exhaust Systems
 

Keep up-to-date on the official SSS website as the names of the 07-08 Speedcar Super Series are announced.

NOVEMBER 3 - Parramatta City Raceway NSW
NOVEMBER 10 - Avalon Raceway VIC
NOVEMBER 17 - Charlton Raceway QLD
DECEMBER 15 - Murray Bridge Speedway SA
JANUARY 26 - FINALE - 40 LAP SSS MASTERS - Charlton QLD