Elite of Australian Drivers to compete in Australian Drivers Championship

17 October 2016 | the Office of the Chief Executive Officer: John Lewis
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MEDIA RELEASE

 

Harness Racing SA are delighted to be hosting the Australian Drivers Championships at Globe Derby Park on Saturday 22 October 2016. This race meeting is one of the most significant events on the national harness racing calendar and will feature the best Drivers from all over Australia.

The following Drivers have been nominated by their respective States to compete on the night:

Western Australia

Chris Lewis
Gary Hall Jnr

South Australia

Ryan Hryhorec
Wayne Hill*

New South Wales

Todd McCarthy
Amanda Turnbull

Queensland

Shane Graham
Pete McMullen

Victoria

Greg Sugars       
Jason Lee

Tasmania

Mark Yole
Ricky Duggan.

(*Replaces Dani Hill who is ineligible to compete due to suspension)

The Championships will also be one of the selection criteria to determine Australia’s representative to compete at the 2017 World Driving Championships to be held in Canada.  

More information:

John Lewis, HRSA CEO – Ph: 0417855300

 

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