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: October 21, 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
Sad to report Trevor Harding
passed away on October 16 2024 - aged 81
Youth Ambassador - Darcy Ward - Dwsp43@gmail.com
President - Dave Mills - davemills500@gmail.com
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
ASRA TEAM NEWS
Now in its 33rd year new ASRA Secretary John Walker has provided this member update
on new management team members and future plans.
We have put together a talented team of individuals to ensure the ASRA can deliver on its long term mission statement;
‘‘To encourage goodwill and camaraderie in a social environment….. proactively supporting speedway past and
present for future generations.
New President Dave Mills brings a wealth of speedway experience and contacts, ably supported by newly
appointed State Secretaries to make sure ASRA is truly a nationwide association;
Grahame Gardiner QLD,Tony Wilton WA, Shane Parker SA/NT, Rod Colquhoun NSW, Tony Webb VIC.
A Tasmanian representative to be announced shortly.
Dariusz Zakrzewskii, a regular Facebook contributor, has been appointed ASRA European Correspondent,
ensuring members can be kept fully up to date with Aussies riding overseas.
STOP PRESS
We have established a new position of Youth Ambassador to encourage junior and senior riders, pit crew,
speedway supporters and all bike enthusiasts to become members of ASRA . We are proud to announce that three time
Australian Under 21 and twice World Under 21 Champion Darcy Ward has accepted this role –‘I would be delighted to work together with the ASRA to boost speedway awareness and progress the sport across Australia’. .
We are currently working through plans for an action packed 2025 program, relaunching a quarterly
ASRA newsletter plus a range of new ASRA and speedway merchandise.
As you know Membership fees provide essential funding for ASRA administration, communication and
event activities. Hence having survived the aftermath of Covid we need to urgently reactivate membership fee payment.
Could all non financial members please renew their membership asap, now valid for 2024 to end 2025.
Also please confirm your membership contact details so that we can update and publish a new Membership Directory.
See below.
Membership Fee $25 [email Newsletter] $40 [posted Newsletter]
Pay to ASRA at Commonwealth Bank BSB 062141 Account Number 10148587
IMPORTANT: Include MSHIP and your name in payment description.
Please confirm payment by email, post or text to John Walker with following information:
name, address, date of birth, contact number and email address.
john.walker_nbn@iinet.net.au 158 The Park Drive, Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540. 0417489281
A page for small items & news about ASRA members welfare, happenings and requests.
Sorry, not for Buying & Selling Items.
Click on the heading.
Our Youth Ambassador
Darcy Ward in action at Loxton Park Speedway Kurri Kurri
in 2011
Our President -
Dave Mills in action at
Liverpool Speedway
STATE SECRETARIES
QLD Grahame Gardiner- ggardinerjap@outlook.com
NSW Rod Colquhoun - rod@rocketmortgage.net.au
SA/NT Shane Parker - spdinc12@gmail.com
WA Tony Wilton - aggro@iinet.net.au
VIC Tony Webb - tonywebb0491@gmail.com
TAS. Leon Jowett - leonjowett28@gmail.com
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Dear Members
It is with great sorrow that I announce the unexpected and sudden passing of our beloved ASRA Patron Trevor "Ghosty" Harding.
Trevor aged 81 years, passed away in hospital Wednesday 16th October.
We will all miss Trevor's pleasant smile and friendly unassuming personality. He always had time for everyone and everything.
He was a sincere and loyal member or the ASRA.
Trevor served as Secretary of our Association from 2006-2009 and was instrumental in restructuring the Association. He provided a new style of Newsletter and set up T-shirt and cap regalia sales to provide financial assistance, which enabled the Association to continue. He has always demonstrated dedication and true loyalty to the sport of speedway and also our Association. Trevor was a truly remarkable person as a rider, promoter, advisor and sponsor.
He founded the company Kwiksnax. In fact, the Kwiksnax story is one of rags to riches. The company sold food on a route around Sydney's prime industrial sites. Trevor, as Secretary of our Association in 2006, utilised his professional management skills and performed another rags to riches story with the VSRA (ASRA).
During his term of office, he displayed an enormous passion and drive and was responsible for the recruitment of many new members. Trevor was of great assistance to me when I was appointed Treasurer in 2006.
It was once said that "Trevor Lives for Speedway" and no truer words were spoken because Trevor was still very active in current speedway activities
up until his sad passing.
Trevor was appointed ASRA Patron in January 2020.
Speedway has lost a Great Ambassador with Trevor's passing.
He was a champion, not only as a rider but as a human being.
I feel so lucky and honored to have known my good friend Trevor as well as I did.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Trevor's wife Mary, family and friends at this sad time.
RIP Trevor
Kind thoughts
Bill Powell
ASRA
Trevor's Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday 23rd October at:
Bowden Family Funerals
365 Pacific Hwy. Wyong
1.45pm for a 2.00pm start. The Service will be live streamed.
Click on link on right:
Happier times
Bill Powell
and Trevor
at the
2010 VSRA
Re Union
Dinner
Trevor's Service will be live streamed on www.bowdenfamilyfunerals.com.au
