The Flying Formula 500’s will compete this weekend in their first event of the summer season when they take on the high banks of the Perth Motorplex for the Grand Opening Showdown!
A solid field of twenty two cars has nominated for what will be the first hit out in a while for some drivers, while others have got some track time in the off season and will be looking to use the extra experience to their advantage.
Headlining the field for this weekend is none other than Tom Hooper, who had a breakout year last season, winning the State Title and the Perth Motorplex Track Championship. He will be hoping to continue his solid form into the new season and will throw do everything it takes to achieve this.
Of course, he is sure to be challenged by a whole host of other drivers, namely former Australian Matt Brown, former feature race winners Mark House, Chris Dymock, Adrian Haywood and Troy Johnson, as well as a host of new young talent, including standout brothers Jamie and Luke Nardini.
Lizz Plummer returns to racing after a season off, while Jamie Pages, David Carstairs and Anton Porro have nominated after sporadic appearances in the last few years, while names like Glenn Carstairs, Cameron McKenzie, Shane Andersson and Brock Nanovich amongst many others all know what it takes to run up the front and will be doing everything they can to get up there once again.
It is set to be another huge season for the WA Formula 500’s and it all kicks off at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night, so make sure you bring someone to hold onto!

Release by DTN Media.

Official Nominations – 22
3 Chris Dymock
4 Matt Brown
11 James Dawson
24 Mark House
36 Brendon Marshman
41 Cameron McKenzie
49 Glenn Carstairs
52 Lizz Plummer
55 Adrian Haywood
66 Jamie Pages
71 David Carstairs
73 Jeff Ross
75 Jeff Prentis
77 Brock Nanovich
78 Brent Lockwood
79 Tom Hooper
84 Ashleigh Oldfield
87 Luke Nardini
88 Jamie Nardini
90 Shane Andersson
95 Troy Johnson
115 Anton Porro