Do you feel like doing something a bit different this weekend with your family? How about checking out the Archerfield Speedway. Every Saturday night at 6.00pm the speedway is open and the races are on with different events to thrill your whole family.
Here are the upcoming events.
Saturday March 29, 2014
This Saturday night will be an action packed night with the Sprintcars – KRE Race Engine Round 12. Also racing will be the Midgets Polar ice Series, Modlites, SSA Juniors, Open Sedans, BIS Sedans and Late Models.
The main gates open at 4.00pm with early racing from 4.30pm and the main program starts at 6.00pm.
Saturday April 5, 2014
If you want to wait an extra week the speedway will be racing the Sprinkcars – KRE Race Engine Series Round 13, the Compact Speedcars, Wingless Sprints, Ford v Holden v Sigma and the Stockcars. They are also going to hold a bonus Little Car Demo Derby and fireworks which will be heaps of fun. Seriously, who doesn’t want to watch a smash up derby?
The main gates open at 4.00pm with early racing from 4.30pm and the main program starts at 6.00pm.
Saturday April 12, 2014
Another fun filled night is on the draw card with the Midgets, V8 Dirt Modifieds plus the AMCA Nationals, Lightning Sprints, 360 Spec Sprints, Microsprints and the BIS Sedans.
The main gates open at 4.00pm with early racing from 4.45pm and the main program starts at 6.00pm.
The following are a few tips to ensure you have a hassle free night with your family.
1. There aren’t any ATMs, EFTPOS or Credit Card facilities at the venue so make sure you bring your cash with you. You can however buy your tickets online for Saturday April 5 but for the other events you need to buy your tickets at the gate which is cash only.
2. The General Admission Prices are:
| Adults | 25.00 |
| Students & Pensioners ^ | 20.00 |
| 13-15yrs | 13.00 |
| 5-12yrs | 6.00 |
| Family Pass* | 55.00 |
| Pit Admission** | 40.00 |
| Pit Admission wSpdwyAusCard | 35.00 |
* Family Pass includes 2 Adults & 2 Children 12yrs or under.
** Pit Admission includes general & is restricted to 16yrs & over or 12yrs with a Speedway Australia mechanics card.
^ To qualify for reduced admission entry as a Pensioner, one of the following criteria must be met:
– Holders of a valid Australian Government issued Pension Concession Card including listed dependants will qualify for the pension rate.
– Holders of a valid Australian Government issued Veteran Affairs Pension Card.
– Companion Card accepted.
3. Parking is available next to the track for a $3.00 fee. There is also parking on the street but be careful you are not parking illegally because the police are constantly patrolling the surrounding neighbourhoods. Plus, it’s just not good form.
4. The speedway has a seating capacity on the grass hill for about 5,000 and about 2,000 in the grandstand. Around the top of the venue there is also a concrete area where you can bring along folding chairs. You are not permitted to bring folding chairs to the grassy hill so it is a good idea to bring along a blanket or two. There is no additional charge for grandstand seating.
5. There are a number of food and drink outlets on the grounds that serve hot chips, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken strips and cold drinks. There is also a bar available serving a selection of alcoholic beverages.
6. You are not permitted to bring commercially prepared food, glass, alcohol or drugs and all bags must be available for inspection.
7. If the event is rained out or cancelled for other reasons you can get a rain check where conditions apply.
Lastly, don’t forget to rug up as the nights are getting cool because the last thing you want is to have yourself and your children freezing cold. Be safe and have a great night out.