It’s no secret The
Flattrakkers are race fans. The band is aptly named for
their love of the old speedway days and after forming in
2004, they naturally combined rockabilly music with cars
and racing!
Now this passion for
music and Midget racing has merged to create the
Official theme song for the Speedcar Super Series
2008-2009: “SPEEDCAR
DEMON”.
The three band members grew up as huge motorsport fans
with Mark’s father Ron Hawkins racing sedans at Morisset
and Heddon Greta before becoming an integral part of the
Newcastle Motordrome as time keeper for 20 odd years.
With the closure of Newcastle and music an interruption
to Mark’s dream of becoming a racer himself, Mark’s
passion for the sport was instead kept alight with
music. Meanwhile Matt’s father Garry Ward raced
sprintcars for a number of years with Matt being his
biggest fan, and all three band members and their
families are heavily involved in the hot rod scene.
It seems fitting then that The Flattrakkers are
now involved with the Speedcar Super Series since
speedway is at the top of the list as a writing
influence with songs such as "Back For The Thrill",
"Flattrack Racin’", "High Octane" and "Gas It Up" all
from their debut album release “High Octane”.
“We’re excited about the release of our 2nd album
“Speedcar Demon” both here and overseas” said lead
singer Mark. “And we’re stoked that the SSS has taken
the title track on as the Official Theme Song of the
Speedcar Super Series for 2008-2009!”
There are 13 high octane rockabilly tunes on their 2nd
album includes songs such as "Speedcar Demon", "Dirt
Track Outlaw", "Real Truckin’ Cowboy", "Grease Monkey",
"Swap Meet" and many more; with the album due for
release in October 2008 in time for the opener of the
SSS!
“Speedcar Demon” will be
available for purchase directly from the band at all of
their gigs, online
TheSpeedwayShop.com.au,
at all rounds of the Speedcar Super Series, or direct
from the band via
www.myspace.com/flattrakkers!
Visit now for more
information on this cracking band, upcoming shows and
other merchandise.

SPEEDCAR SUPER
SERIES RACE DATES:
25 OCT - Brisbane
International Speedway (Archerfield), QLD
22 NOV - Charlton Raceway, QLD
29 NOV - Maryborough Speedway, QLD
20 DEC - Avalon Raceway, VIC
10 JAN - Lismore Speedway, NSW
17 JAN - Speedway City, SA |