Spectators can expect to see some excellent racing at NSW’s premier circuit as the AFXC rolls into Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway over the July 3-4 weekend.
Kevin Curtain has shown a clean pair of heels to his opposition in the opening two rounds despite some determined opposition. Round two at Winton provided excellent racing and the chasing pack pushed the King of Xtreme to his limits. Honda pilots Grant Hay and Glenn Cullen carved up Curtain all around the tight Winton layout and the elder statesman had to reach deep into this bag of tricks to stave off countless challenges from those eager to steal his crown.
Ducati mounted Craig McMartin the 2009 FX1000 champion returns to the AFXC for the first time this year and is keen to show his 2009 championship win was no fluke. The very fast 1198 Ducati rider and current number one plate holder McMartin along with his team mate Beau Beaton will certainly shake up the front of the FX1000 grid at Eastern Creek Raceway on the weekend of the 3-4th July.
As seen at Wakefield and Winton, Saturday and Sunday are rounds of separate championships with racing happening from approximately 10:30am to 4:30pm each day. The premier Australian Formula Xtreme Championship events run on Sunday July 4, while Saturday the 3rd plays host to the separate and just as fiercely fought for FX Nationals Championship.
Spectators can choose to go for one day of 15 races or double up the excitement with another 15 races on Sunday. Each class including the premier FX1000 class is scheduled for three races per day and long standing Formula Xtreme sponsor Motul Oils has taken up the third round naming rights sponsorship at Eastern Creek Raceway.
We invite you to read the spectator information below and look forward to seeing you at Eastern Creek on the 3rd and 4th of July.
WHEN: Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th July 2010
WHERE: Eastern Creek Raceway
ENTRY: via Gate Seven at Brabham Drive, Eastern Creek
Spectator Points: A large covered grandstand is located on the start-finish line which provides individuals with the opportunity to watch the exciting starts and finishes while also protecting individuals from the sun or weather. The top six rows of seat provide excellent vision of 80% of the circuit.
Website: http://www.eastern-creek-raceway.com
Ticketing
Tickets for the 2010 Australian Formula Xtreme Championship Series are available at the gate. The costs at the gate and through the website are as follows:
Saturday Adult $20
Sunday Adult $30
Two Day Pass Sat / Sunday Adult $30
. Pensioner $20 (Two Pay Pass)
. Children (1-12) Free
. Children (13 -16) $10
. Program $5 (available at the Gate or at the bottom of the Control Tower)
The AFXC Series has an open pit policy in which individuals can access the pits at any time free of charge. This ensures fans get to view all the action on track and also the hard work and preparation which occurs in the pits.
Race Program
Saturday 3rd July 2010 – Saturday is the 3rd round of FX Nationals series there is a full day of racing from approximately 10:30 am
Sunday 4th July 2010 – Sunday is the 3rd round of the AFXC series with a 15 races taking place from 10:30 am to approx. 4:30 pm
Travel – Driving Instructions
Eastern Creek Raceway is a 40 minute drive from the centre of Sydney and Kingsford Smith Airport. Individuals travelling from the city are advised to take Reservoir road exit on the M4 onto the Great Western Highway, and then turn left onto Brabham Drive.
Alternatively, race fans travelling west of Blacktown can take the Wallgrove Road exit on the M4. After travelling along Wallgrove Road turn right onto the Great Western Highway followed by a right turn into Brabham Drive.
Parking at Eastern Creek is available around the circuit at no charge and you can tune into the on track radio station to hear all the live commentary through your cars radio.
Children’s Play Area
There is a Jungle Gym play area located just near the top end of the Grand stand on the front straight. Access to the grand stand is through a tunnel located next to the first garage which is between the garage and the control tower.
Free Access to Front Straight Grand Stand
As with the there being free access to the Pit area at the ASC the same goes for the 4000 seat Grand Stand on the front straight. This is one of the best places to see over 90% of the circuit and provides an excellent place to relax and watch all the racing action out of the weather.
Additional
Merchandise and trade displays will also be at the event.
Pictorials – Round One – Gallery A – Gallery B – Gallery C – Gallery D – Gallery E – Gallery F – Gallery G – Gallery H – Gallery I – Gallery J
Pictorials – Round Two – Gallery A – Gallery B – Gallery C – Gallery D – Gallery E – Gallery F – Gallery G – Gallery H – Gallery I – Gallery J
Results – Round One
Results – Round Two
FX Nationals 600cc Series Points after two rounds | FX Nationals 1000cc Series Points after two rounds |
1st Kevin Curtain – 150 (Yamaha) 2nd Rick Olson – 132 (Yamaha) 3rd Jesse Austin – 108 (Yamaha) 4th Daniel Falzon – 104 (Honda) 5th Adrian Nestorovic – 88 (Kawasaki) 6th Lachie Thomas – 79 (Kawasaki) 7th Joel Muddle – 67 (Suzuki) 8th Dan Harrison – 67 9th Andrew Cornish – 63 10th Amy O’Mara – 49 (Yamaha) | 1st Kevin Curtain – 150 (Yamaha) 2nd Glenn Cullen – 116 (Honda) 3rd Grant Hay – 114 (Honda) 4th Dustin Goldsmith – 113 (Yamaha) 5th Jamie Aitken – 83 (Kawasaki) 6th Pat Medcalf – 79 (Yamaha) 7th Damien Murphy – 78 (Honda) 8th Jeremy Crowe – 77 (BMW) 9th Glenn Scott 76 (BMW) 10th Matt Thornton – 64 (Yamaha) |