The OFFICIAL WEBSITE of The AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY RIDERS ASSOCIATION Inc.
Visitors to this site since 8-5-02
Click on the VSM name to view some top photos from the pages of the no longer published - Vintage Speedway Magazine in the UK.
Johnny Hoskins the "Father of Speedway" called him "Buck" after a comic strip hero in the Sunday papers. Click on Keith's name for a tribute to this great Aussie sportsman.
The Veteran Speedway Riders' Association of Australia was formed by a group of Vets in 1991.
The Association name was changed to the AUSTRALIAN SPEEDWAY RIDERS ASSOCIATION on June 5th. 2014.We look forward to the support of all current ASRA Members and for some of you younger riders and fans from the '80s, '90s and 2000s come on ! join us NOW..and let's get stronger.The Association was Incorporated in August 2016.
This website was created in 2002 as a private website and is maintained under a yearly rental agreement for the ASRA.
Website is property of Brian Darby
email bdarby@bigpond.com
or Mob. 0419976557.
This page was last updated: September 9, 2024
Would you like to hear the sound of a J.A.P. engine or hear Stuart Mountford riding a few laps of his Jawa at Barleigh Ranch ?, if you would click on the sounds heading above.
A new small Brian Darby website with photos and tributes to our early Speedway champions.
Would you like to let us know that you have visited our site or of your Speedway history ?
To leave a message on the ASRA site - click on
Sign In and leave your message and details or to view the existing messages click on
View Entries.
ASRA memorabilia is now on display at the Nabiac Museum.
To go to the Museum website click on the link below.
Click here to open a page showing up & coming events for ASRA members.
Links to interesting websites - click on the logos below.
A Brian Darby website for lovers of Solo Speedway - worldwide.
Click on the heading above.
For one of the best Speedway photo collections in the world - click here
Allan Whitfield Roper -aka-Allan Blackburne - a true Aussie Speedway legend.
Click here for Allan's history.
Click on heading to view.
A webpage on Brian Darby's Vintage Speedway website. A collection of amateur candid photos from the 40s and 50s to which older club members may relate.
Click on the Molly heading.
Photos by Brian Darby
FOR SALE
My complete hard copy Solo & Sidecar
photo collection. A huge collection of photos collected
over 60 odd years .All sizes.
6x4 - 7x5 - 8x10 -10x12- A4 sizes.
plus a large collection of Australian
Speedway programmes For Sale.
Contact Brian Darby
Mob 0419976557 or bdarby@bigpond.com
Bill Sticpewich - one of our forgotten Aussie Heroes both in Speedway and War duties.
To view Stippy's record click on his name.
A Brian Darby website for lovers of Sidecar Speedway - worldwide.
Click on the heading above.
Affiliated with Motorcycling Australia.
Now available to ASRA members - The VSRA-ASRA - The Years
Enjoy a look back through time as the Aussie Vets & International guests get together for Annual Re Unions - Member Price $ 30 Au + $ 7.50 P&P Within Australia
DVDs available to club members.
I have a range of Old Bike Australasia magazines For Sale. Please contact me if you need any back copies. Brian Darby on
or on Mobile 0419 976 557
FOR MY RANGE OF TOP VIDEO & PHOTO DVDS CLICK ON THIS HEADING
The WORLD of SOLO SPEEDWAY - A Twin Disc PHOTO DVD of over 630 quality photos.
ASRA member price $ 75 + P&P.
Click on each Gallery for photos.
A collection of photos from Ivan's personal archives.
Click here for results of the Australian Solo Championship over the years.
Results courtesy of Graeme Frost (S.A.)
Click here for the results of the Australian Sidecar Championship over the years. Results courtesy of Graeme Frost (S.A.).
2024 - 2025 ASRACommittee.
Patron - Trevor Harding - ghostywanders@yahoo.com
President - Dave Mills
Vice President - Colin McKee - camckee@bigpond.com
Secretary / Public Officer - John Walker - john.walker_nbn@iinet.net.au
Publicity Officer / Assistant Secretary - Terry Starbuck - terry@starbuckvm.com
Awards Co-ordinator - Mick Page - michael.gilbert10@bigpond.com
Mark Loiterton - zloit@ozemail.com.au
ASRA Contact - John Walker - email as above.
Member Management
Website - Brian Darby - bdarby@bigpond.com
Social Media / Merchandise Manager - Terry McKenna - terry_m2@hotmail.com
Memorabilia & Archives/ Welfare Officer - Bill Powell - bill.p133@live.com
WORKING POSITIONS CURRENTLY
AVAILABLE IN THE ASRA
Treasurer
Events Manager
Newsletter Editor
Contact: Terry Starbuck
We would like you to become an ASRA Member - Payment details for Membership
** Please note there is an underscore ( _ ) in John Walker's email address between walker and nbn -
check Committee listing above above
A page for small items & news about ASRA members welfare, happenings and requests.
Sorry, not for Buying & Selling Items.
Click on the heading.
A NEW PAGE
September 2024
WELCOME
TO OUR NEW ASRA
President
DAVE MILLS
Dave Mills in action at Liverpool Speedway - and history below.
Photo from the Peter White Collection
WANTED
We need new members for the ASRA to take the Association on into the future for the younger generation to enjoy and be part of our great Australian Speedway history.
Come along and join with our existing and supporting members members of this social and informative association which began back in 1991 . There are events and social outings you can enjoy by taking your restored bike out for display such as the long time Annual Vintage Speedway Christmas Picnic Day held each year late November early December.
For a small yearly fee of $ 25 you can enjoy being a member to receive a Newsletter along with the ASRA Facebook page and this website and knowing you are helping to keep the ASRA
alive and well.
As well as new members we need volunteers to fill the 3 working Committee positions listed below - Treasurer - Events Manager - Newsletter Editor .
To join go to notice on left or to volunteer for a working position contact
Terry Starbuck at terry@starbuckvm.com
* REPRESENTED AUSTRALASIA IN DIVISION 2 TESTS IN BRITAIN 1972 AND AUSTRALIA
IN INTERNATIONALS AT LIVERPOOL, NSW 1972 AND TRALEE, ACT 1981
* No 1 RIDER FOR HULL (ENG) 1972, 1973 -- * SILVER HELMET HOLDER (ENG) 1972
* WINNER GORDON GUASCO LAURELS 1979 - * MEMBER/CAPTAIN NSW-McDONALD MOTORCYCLES
TOURING TEAM 1976-1983 - * SPEEDWAY MOTORCYCLE ADMINISTRATION/ LEVEL 4 REFEREE 1977-2022
* LIFE MEMBER MOTORCYCLING NSW
Facts courtesy of Peter White
