26 Formula 500’s have nominated for the 3rd round of the Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International Formula 500 Stampede Series to be contested at Western Speedway, Hamilton this Saturday Night January 28th.

Just 3 weeks since the Oval Express Series and all drivers are primed and ready to go. Several Victorian drivers raced at Murray Bridge Speedway last weekend in the South Australia Title with Victorians once again taking a majority of the spoils.6 of the top 7 were Victorian.

Defending Stampede Series champion James Aranyosi is back after a horrid Oval Express series which saw him blow a motor and roll the once pristine V50 PMP chassis causing him to miss the last 3 rounds.

Jye O’Keeffe recorded a top 10 result in the Oval Express Series and finished 2nd in the South Australian title. He heads into this weekends race with confidence and great car speed to back it up.

Round 2 winner Chad Sullivan is back to try and make it 2 from 2. With multiple podium finishers in the Oval Express Series, 4th overall and a 4th at the SA Title, Chad will come into Round 4 looking to continue his good form.

Mat Turner captured a career highlight at Simpson Speedway recently when he finished 4th in the 4th round of this season’s Oval Express Series. Driving his self constructed ASF Chassis, Turner went onto finish a fine 9th overall and will defiantly be brimming with confidence.

Many drivers enjoyed a standout Oval Express Series with multiple heat wins and top 10 finishes. Drivers like Will Carroll (4th at Warrnambool, 8th in series), Mitch Whiting (Multiple Podium finishes, 7th in series) and Dale Sinclair (10th in the series) will be looking to carry the form in this weekend.

Plenty of drivers will be looking to show their hand in Saturday’s proceedings. These drivers include Tim Hicks, Rod Baker driving the Leigh Van Ginneken V15, Andrew Morton, Brett Dillon, Tyler Carter, Dylan Willsher, Adrian Christian, Justin Sadler, Ash Sinclair, Shane Van Duynhoven, and Kevin Freeman making a welcome return to the seat, Matthew Symons, AJ Blackstock, Dion Gibbons, Adam Turner, Steven Horton, Robert Trewartha, Andrew Rae and Jarryd Irving.

Drivers are reminded that SIGN IN TIME has changed to 4pm with RACING starting at 5pm. With the Formula 500’s also on the same program as the Australian AMCA Title spectators are urged to get to the speedway early to guarantee a good seat.
The winner of this season’s FGBMFI.org Formula 500 Stampede Series will win a brand new Crossfire 250cc Motorcycle valued at $2800 kindly supplied by Ken and Cheryl Willsher of Crossfire Motorcycles & ATV’s.
After last season’s format was reviewed a brand new format has been introduced where each car will compete in 2 heats. After these heats the top 10 on points will be locked into the A-Main while the remainder of the field, depending on car count, will participate in a B-Main with the top 10 transferring to the back of the A-Main. The driver who has amassed the most B-Main points throughout the season will win themselves a Helmet of their choice valued up to $900.
The Victorian Formula 500 Association would like to thank the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International and Ken and Cheryl Willsher from Crossfire Motorcycles & ATV’s for their valued support of the 2011/2012 Victorian Formula 500 Stampede Series. We also have a Facebook page. Search for Australian Formula 500 Facebook Page and ask to join.

2011/2012 FGBMFI.com Formula 500 Stampede Series Dates
Round 3- Western Speedway, Hamilton, 28th January 2012
Round 4- Redline Raceway, Ballarat, 25th February
Round 5- Laang Speedway, 3rd March
Round 6- Mid Western Speedway, Darlington, March 17th
Round 7- Blue Ribbon Raceway, Horsham, 24th March
Round 8- Mid Western Speedway, Darlington, 21st April

FGBMFI F500 Stampede Series Round 3 Nominations
V5 Chad Sullivan
V6 Will Carroll
V9 Tim Hicks
V15 Rod Barker
V17 Andrew Morton
V19 Brett Dillon
V24 Tyler Carter
V26 Mitch Whiting
V27 Dylan Willsher
V32 Mat Turner
V34 Adrian Christian
V41 Justin Sadler
V50 James Aranyosi
V51 Ashley Sinclair
V52 Shane Van Duynhoven
V55 Jye O’Keeffe
V66 Kevin Freeman
V70 Matthew Symons
V75 AJ Blackstock
V79 Dion Gibbins
V83 Adam Turner
V91 Steven Horton
V92 Robert Trewartha
V95 Dale Sinclair
V96 Andrew Rae
V97 Jarryd Irving

FGBMFI F500 Stampede Series Top 10 Points

Jye O'Keeffe VIC 55 404
AJ Blackstock VIC 75 398
James Aranyosi VIC 50 392
Ash Sinclair VIC 51 389
Will Carroll VIC 6 385
Adam Turner VIC 83 368
Justin Sadler VIC 41 366
Chad Sullivan VIC 5 350
Andrew Morton VIC 17 340
Mathew Turner VIC 32 339