Australia's Best Drivers Confirmed

10 October 2014 | Office of the Chief Executive Officer, John Lewis
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AUSTRALIA’S BEST DRIVERS CONFIRMED FOR AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP

 

Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA), are delighted to confirm that the following 12 Drivers have been formally confirmed to compete for the inaugural Australian Drivers Championship to be held at Globe Derby Park on Saturday 18 October:

 

New South Wales
Blake Fitzpatrick
Amanda Turnbull

South Australia
David Harding
Ryan Hryhorec

Victoria
Chris Alford
Greg Sugars

Western Australia
Gary Hall Jnr
Chris Voak

Queensland
Grant Dixon
Pete McMullen

Tasmania
Ricky Duggan
Gareth Rattray

 

This group of Drivers represents the absolute cream of Australia’s best Drivers, and promises to be a very fiercely contested event. A profile of each Driver is attached on the accompanying document.

The National Champion will have their performance factored into the selection of Australia's representative to compete in the World Driving Championship to be held in Sydney in 2015.

More information:

John Lewis, HRSA CEO  – Ph: 0417855300

Australian Drivers Championship Driver Profiles

 

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