On paper the Kelleher / Grimson alliance looked fantastic.  New XR1 Rocket, Fresh Pat Purcell Bullet and a stack of new tyres.  Throw in “Mr setup” Wayne Grimson and a bookies wouldn’t take your bet!

Things took a turn for the worse literally from the first hotlap of the night.  “The engine had zero power” stated Grimson.

Barry Kelleher has been competing in all forms of motorsport for many many years.

Superbikes, Sprintcars, Grand Nations, Late Models and the Mod Lites are just a few of the classes he’s competed in both Australia and the UK since the 60’s.

Race 1

The pole sitter in the Alfa failed to show as mechanical issues resurfaced leaving Will Brown on the front row all by himself.

Last season Todd Bailey upspeced his Dirt Late Model and was on for a cracker of a year.  Things went well in the opening few shows but unfortunately, he sustained serious engine damage that put him out the for the rest of that season.

Last Saturday night all his hard work came to fruition as his family run team fronted for the first NSW round of the Ultimate Speedway Championship.