The Grand Opening Showdown tomorrow night at the Perth Motorplex will be special in many ways. This year will mark the 60th season the legend and my dad "JA" Johnny Anderson will have been involved with the F500 division, his racing career spanning an amazing 50 years from 1956 to 2006. His achievements in racing and his contribution to the division and the drivers is unprecedented.
But to top the night off JA will be presented with the Australian Speedway Hall of Fame inductee trophy and will be the Grand Marshall for the event. The ultimate acknowledgement for a lifetime commitment
This year will also be my 25th season of racing. While my commitment to speedway has never been as enormous as JA's I have still enjoyed some success over the years and raced at the highest level all over Australia. Born into a family with JA at the head of the table allowed me to experience and learn everything there was to know about F500's from the best teacher and from as early as I can remember I was itching to to get my shot. At age 14 I had my opportunity to drive a F500 at Bibra Lake speedway at the end of season fun day. The following season I was given the reigns of JA's car, he raced summer and I raced winter. In years to come I would build my own cars, build my own motors, drive for other people and create some great memories along the way. I'm proud to say I endured through the "wild old days" where you didn't go buy another part when you busted it you either made it yourself or aligned yourself with someone who could. Strange to say now at 40 years of age I am classed as a veteran.
So for 60 consecutive seasons the Andersson name has be represented at a race meeting for F500's. There will be some changes going on with the car and motor package after this weekend that we are hoping will put the Andersson name back in the winners circle at sometime in the near future where it belongs.
Look forward to seeing you all at the track
Cheers
Ando
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