Gladstone Speedway - Competitor Info

03/10/2026

🏁 WE’RE LIVE FROM GLADSTONE SPEEDWAY! 🏁
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Tune in, turn the volume up and enjoy a full night of speedway action from Gladstone Speedway.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in putting tonight’s event together — the drivers, crews, officials, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who make nights like this possible.
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01/10/2026

COMPETITOR INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEKEND
Thank you for nominating and supporting McCosker Gladstone Speedway.
Below is a reminder of what is expected from you as a competitor.
RACE DAY – Please Park in the designated area for your class. (See Map)
10.00am-2.00pm Competitor Gate Opens (Gate will be open for earlier arrivals)
1.30pm-3.00pm Scrutineering (Under the Dome)
2.00pm Spectator Gate Opens
3.00pm Drivers Briefing (Under the Dome)
3.30pm - Drivers Walk (All drivers - compulsory)
3.45pm Opening Ceremony and National Anthem
4.00pm First event
PIT PARKING
Parking for all competitors is in class groups, please follow the directions of our parking attendants and ensure parking is at an angle in the pit car parks.
Please see the Competitor parking map below.
FOOD VENDOR
There will NOT be a food vendor in the Pit Area on this meeting. We will have the Gladstone Auto Club sausage sizzle and food vendors in the spectator area.
DRIVERS BRIEFING
ALL DRIVERS must attend Drivers Briefing:
*Failure to attend and have your name marked off at roll call will relegate you to the rear of the field in your heat races. No Driver representatives allowed. The briefing must be attended by the driver.
*All Competitors are required to be in their race suit for Drivers Briefing, as Drivers Walk is immediately after Briefing and compulsory for all racing at McCosker Gladstone Speedway.
DRIVER WALK
Drivers go directly to the Spectator mound near the track exit gate immediately after your Drivers Briefing. Here you will be met with signs to walk around the spectator mound in your race class groups. Drivers will walk between the track fence and the crowd control fence, which is a clear path all the way around. Competitors are required to be in their race suit for drivers briefing prior to the walk so they are ready to commence immediately after the briefing. ALL drivers are required to participate in the group walk through the spectator area, which promotes all drivers racing on the night, this will commence at approx.
We have an expectation that the competitors will participate and help us to bring the very best entertainment to the spectators.
If you have any giveaways such as posters and stickers, please have a crew member meet you with these at the spectator mound gate. You can hand these out quickly during the Drivers Walk to promote your race team and sponsors. Drivers will exit the spectator mound at the Control Tower.
TRANSPONDER HIRE
Transponders are available to hire from Andrea under the dome during scrutineering or from the tower.
ENTRY
Nominated drivers competing on a race day are $30 per person per night
Pit Crew and General Admission Prices Online:
ADULTS: $35
CONCESSION: $25
(student ID/pension card to be shown on entry)
https://gladstonespeedway.com.au/tickets/
PIT ENTRY
To enter the Pits, you need to be 12 years or older and have a Speedway Australia drivers’ licence or Speedway Australia Pit insurance. You can purchase a one-night Pit insurance online for $20 through Speedway Australia Licensing.
PAYMENT - Speedway Australia here: https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/forms/sa_pit_licence.aspx
Note: NO Children allowed in the Pits. NO Dogs or pets allowed in Pits.
INDEMNITY FORM
All people entering the pits need to have completed the Speedway Australia online indemnity form. It's a good idea to do this at home before getting to track as mobile service sometimes goes down. We will have printed indemnities incase you can’t do online.
https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/forms/SA_Indemnity.aspx
If you have purchased a One Night Pit License from Speedway Australia, you do not have to fill out the indemnity again. We will have hard copy indemnity forms at the gate to sign if needed.
CAMPING
Camping is available in your pit bays only for competitors and crew.
Purchase camping fees online. $10 per person per night.
Pay here: https://gladstonespeedway.com.au/tickets/
There are toilets and showers available.
SMOKING
Smoking is only permitted in the smoking zones per the parking map.
Let's go Racing at ‘THE PLACE TO RACE” See less

30/09/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE – JUNIOR NEW STAR COMPETITORS

Due to the new rule change, please be aware that for this weekend’s race meeting, any competitor currently nominated in New Stars who is 13 years of age or older WILL need to be moved into Top Stars.

The only exception is if you have already contacted the State Steward, applied for an exemption period and received approval for that exemption.

If you have received an approved exemption, please let us know as soon as possible so we can ensure the event draws are completed correctly.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 🏁

28/09/2026

🔥 FIRE TRAINING SESSION – SATURDAY 03/10/26 🔥

Safety is so important at our track, and this Saturday Michael will be holding a Fire Training Session at 1:30pm on the infield, prior to the commencement of our race meeting.

We encourage all volunteers, drivers, crew members and anyone else who would like to participate to come along. It’s a great opportunity to learn some important skills that could make a real difference when it matters most.

A very special thank you to Michael for giving up his time and putting in the effort to help ensure everyone stays safe at our track. It is very much appreciated!

💙💛 We’d love to see as many of our speedway family there as possible.

📅 Saturday 03 October 2026
⏰ 1:30pm - After Lightning Sprints Practice.
📍 Infield – McCosker Gladstone Speedway

Everyone is welcome!

10/09/2026

🏁 SUPPORT THE GLADSTONE AUTO CLUB! 🏁

This Saturday night we’re firing up the BBQ and putting on a Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser to help raise funds for the Gladstone Auto Club! 💙💛

🌭 Sausage & Onion on Bread — $3.00
🥤 Soft Drinks & Water — $3.00

We’ll be set up near the Softdrinks Hut, alongside all our other fantastic food vendors, so there’ll be plenty of options to grab a feed.

Every sausage, drink and purchase helps support our club and the work we do to keep speedway going in our community.

🙏 Please support our club — we’d love to see you there! 💙💛

10/09/2026

COMPETITOR INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEKEND
Thank you for nominating and supporting McCosker Gladstone Speedway.
Below is a reminder of what is expected from you as a competitor.
RACE DAY – Please Park in the designated area for your class. (See Map)
10.00am-2.00pm Competitor Gate Opens (Gate will be open for earlier arrivals)
1.30pm-3.00pm Scrutineering (Under the Dome)
2.00pm Spectator Gate Opens
3.45pm Drivers Briefing (Under the Dome)
4.00pm - Drivers Walk (All drivers - compulsory)
4.15pm Opening Ceremony and National Anthem
4.30pm First event
PIT PARKING
Parking for all competitors is in class groups, please follow the directions of our parking attendants and ensure parking is at an angle in the pit car parks.
Please see the Competitor parking map below.
FOOD VENDOR
There will NOT be a food vendor in the Pit Area on this meeting. We will have the Gladstone Auto Club sausage sizzle and food vendors in the spectator area.
DRIVERS BRIEFING
ALL DRIVERS must attend Drivers Briefing:
*Failure to attend and have your name marked off at roll call will relegate you to the rear of the field in your heat races. No Driver representatives allowed. The briefing must be attended by the driver.
*All Competitors are required to be in their race suit for Drivers Briefing, as Drivers Walk is immediately after Briefing and compulsory for all racing at McCosker Gladstone Speedway.
DRIVER WALK
Drivers go directly to the Spectator mound near the track exit gate immediately after your Drivers Briefing. Here you will be met with signs to walk around the spectator mound in your race class groups. Drivers will walk between the track fence and the crowd control fence, which is a clear path all the way around. Competitors are required to be in their race suit for drivers briefing prior to the walk so they are ready to commence immediately after the briefing. ALL drivers are required to participate in the group walk through the spectator area, which promotes all drivers racing on the night, this will commence at approx.
We have an expectation that the competitors will participate and help us to bring the very best entertainment to the spectators.
If you have any giveaways such as posters and stickers, please have a crew member meet you with these at the spectator mound gate. You can hand these out quickly during the Drivers Walk to promote your race team and sponsors. Drivers will exit the spectator mound at the Control Tower.
TRANSPONDER HIRE
Transponders are available to hire from Andrea under the dome during scrutineering or from the tower.
ENTRY
Nominated drivers competing on a race day are $30 per person per night
Pit Crew and General Admission Prices Online:
ADULTS: $35
CONCESSION: $25
(student ID/pension card to be shown on entry)
Save 20% online with family tickets (online exclusive only, not available at the gate)
https://gladstonespeedway.com.au/tickets/
PIT ENTRY
To enter the Pits, you need to be 12 years or older and have a Speedway Australia drivers’ licence or Speedway Australia Pit insurance. You can purchase a one-night Pit insurance online for $20 through Speedway Australia Licensing.
PAYMENT - Speedway Australia here: https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/forms/sa_pit_licence.aspx
Note: NO Children allowed in the Pits. NO Dogs or pets allowed in Pits.
INDEMNITY FORM
All people entering the pits need to have completed the Speedway Australia online indemnity form. It's a good idea to do this at home before getting to track as mobile service sometimes goes down. We will have printed indemnities incase you can’t do online.
https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/forms/SA_Indemnity.aspx
If you have purchased a One Night Pit License from Speedway Australia, you do not have to fill out the indemnity again. We will have hard copy indemnity forms at the gate to sign if needed.
CAMPING
Camping is available in your pit bays only for competitors and crew.
Purchase camping fees online. $10 per person per night.
Pay here: https://gladstonespeedway.com.au/tickets/
There are toilets and showers available.
SMOKING
Smoking is only permitted in the smoking zones per the parking map.
Let's go Racing at ‘THE PLACE TO RACE”

03/09/2026

🏁💙💛 PRACTICE DAY FUNDRAISER! 💛💙🏁

Heading to practice? Feeling hungry? 🌭🥤

We’ll be selling Sausage & Onion on Bread – $3.00 🌭
and Softdrinks – $3.00 🥤

Come along, grab some food and a drink, enjoy the racing atmosphere, and most importantly support the club! 🙌

📅 Saturday 5th September 2026
🏁 At the practice

Every purchase helps raise funds for the Gladstone Auto Club.

Come hungry, support the club, and enjoy the practice! 💙💛🏁

See you all there 🏁

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

COMPETITOR INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEKEND

Thank you for nominating and supporting McCosker Gladstone Speedway.

Below is a reminder of what is expected from you as a competitor.

RACE DAY – Please Park in the designated area for your class. (See Map)

10-2.00pm Competitor Gate Opens (Gate will be open for earlier arrivals)

12-2.00pm Scrutineering (Under the Dome)

2.00pm Spectator Gate Opens

3.30pm Drivers Briefing (Under the Dome)

3.45pm - Drivers Walk (All drivers - compulsory)

4.00pm Opening Ceremony and National Anthem

4.05pm First event

PIT PARKING

Parking for all competitors is in class groups, please follow the directions of our parking attendants and ensure parking is at an angle in the pit car parks.

Please see the Competitor parking map below.

FOOD VENDOR

There will be a food vendor in the Pit Area.

DRIVERS BRIEFING

ALL DRIVERS must attend Drivers Briefing:

*Failure to attend and have your name marked off at roll call will relegate you to the rear of the field in your heat races. No Driver representatives allowed. The briefing must be attended by the driver.

*All Competitors are required to be in their race suit for Drivers Briefing, as Drivers Walk is immediately after Briefing and compulsory for all racing at McCosker Gladstone Speedway.

DRIVER WALK

Drivers go directly to the Spectator mound near the track exit gate immediately after your Drivers Briefing. Here you will be met with signs to walk around the spectator mound in your race class groups. Drivers will walk between the track fence and the crowd control fence, which is a clear path all the way around. Competitors are required to be in their race suit for drivers briefing prior to the walk so they are ready to commence immediately after the briefing. ALL drivers are required to participate in the group walk through the spectator area, which promotes all drivers racing on the night, this will commence at approx.

We have an expectation that the competitors will participate and help us to bring the very best entertainment to the spectators.

If you have any giveaways such as posters and stickers, please have a crew member meet you with these at the spectator mound gate. You can hand these out quickly during the Drivers Walk to promote your race team and sponsors. Drivers will exit the spectator mound at the Control Tower.

TRANSPONDER HIRE

Transponders are available to hire from Andrea under the dome during scrutineering or from the tower.

ENTRY

Nominated drivers competing on a race day are $30 per person per night

Pit Crew and General Admission Prices Online:

ADULTS: $40 (Standard event) | $50 (Feature event)

CONCESSION: $30 (Standard event) | $35 (Feature event)

(student ID/pension card to be shown on entry)

Save 20% online with family tickets and 2 day passes (online exclusive only, not available at the gate)

https://gladstonespeedway.com.au/tickets/

PIT ENTRY

To enter the Pits, you need to be 12 years or older and have a Speedway Australia drivers’ licence or Speedway Australia Pit insurance. You can purchase a one-night Pit insurance online for $20 through Speedway Australia Licensing.

PAYMENT - Speedway Australia here: https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/forms/sa_pit_licence.aspx

Note: NO Children allowed in the Pits. NO Dogs or pets allowed in Pits.

INDEMNITY FORM

All people entering the pits need to have completed the Speedway Australia online indemnity form. It's a good idea to do this at home before getting to track as mobile service sometimes goes down. We will have printed indemnities incase you can’t do online.

https://www.speedwayaustralia.org/forms/SA_Indemnity.aspx

If you have purchased a One Night Pit License from Speedway Australia, you do not have to fill out the indemnity again. We will have hard copy indemnity forms at the gate to sign if needed.

CAMPING

Camping is available in your pit bays only for competitors and crew.

Purchase camping fees online. $10 per person per night.

Pay here: https://gladstonespeedway.com.au/tickets/

There are toilets and showers available.

SMOKING

Smoking is only permitted in the smoking zones per the parking map.

Let's go Racing at ‘THE PLACE TO RACE”