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250 attend the 08/09 Season Launch
Press Release by: Bendigo Bank Arena
19 September 2008
Bendigo Bank Arena - Latrobe, held its 08/09 Season Launch at the Devonport Entertainment Centre on Thursday evening the 18th September.
The CEO - Chas Kelly, opened formalities and welcomed the 250 attendees before John Carr, the General Manager outlined the up coming race season. Carr made reference to the speedway's ongoing driver education program that is run in conjuction with Latrobe High School, aswell as a Youth Justice program that is being developed to assist young people at risk in the community.
Phil Townsend's Super Sedan
Highlights of the approaching season include the Chickenfeed World Series Sprintcars on the 13th December and the Bendigo Bank Grand Prix for Super Sedans in late January. Carr announced the latter has already received entries from Queensland's Darren Kaine and Matt Pascoe, with other high profile drivers such as Mick Doblo and Wayne Brims from NSW still in negotiations.
Luke Redpath's Mini Sprint
The Caltex Murcott Masters for Sprintcars will be held on the 27th and 28th Febuary 2009, and two interstate female drivers are being targetted to join this event.
The Bruce Gowans Toyota state Super Sedan title is set for action on the 14th March 2009 and organisers are hoping to raise the profile of this event even further as they pursue the attendance of notable mainland competitors.
Account Executive , Gary Poulton welcomed eight new sponsors this season and then all sponsors were invited on stage to receive their Gold Key packages.
Latrobe Speedway director Guy Thompson, made a presentation to out going naming rights sponsor - Steve Bush of Mountain Dew Ice and thanked him for his contribution over the past four years. In return, Steve Bush presented a plaque containing his previous years Gold Keys, which will be displayed in the VIP rooms at the speedway.
Mr Robert Hanley, Regional Manager of Bendigo Bank Tasmania, then spoke of his company's involvement with Latrobe Speedway and said that they see this as an excellent opportunity to continue their support of local communities that have a strong following.
During the launch, Brisbane based comedian John Reid provided the entertainment, performing his famous Austin Powers routine and at the close of formalities guests had an opportunity to socialse over drinks & food.