SDU Interview With Michael Pickens – 2016

by Brian | Oct 18, 2016 | Driver Interviews, Michael Pickens

SDU Had the great opportunity to film an interview with Michael Pickens before upcoming the race season, The boys have been hard at work on the car and it was great for them to take time out to allow us to film the interview.

Special thanks to Michael Pickens and his team and wish them all the best.

Watch the Interview With Michael Pickens Below:

Filmed and edited by: Pass The Salt Photography

Alicia Mclauchlan TQ 6n 2016/17 update

by Brian | Oct 12, 2016 | Driver Interviews, TQ Midget Posts

SDU have recently been in contact with #6n TQ driver Alicia Mclauchlan to get an update for the 2016/2017 race season. Here is what she had to say…

Alicia Mclauchlan:

Hello everybody,

Over the off season we have put lot a of time into our car with two basic goals, diet and speed. With the assistance of two of our key sponsors TJ Hoult engineering and Brads Smash Repairs, we believe we have been able to achieve this. Tony from TJ Hoult engineering has re-engineered many parts to give us greater performance, reliability and weight saving in combination with Brad from Brads Smash Repairs introducing carbon fiber to our setup again saving us a few more pounds.

After three successful practice days, we now look forward to the start of the season this weekend with Nelson’s opening night, where we compete for the Trackman’s trophy. This event is a memorial to Murray Teece (former trackman) who sadly pasted away just over a year ago. Murray has been a very dear friend for many many years so this is always a special event.

This season we will also be running a yellow ribbon in memory of another very dear friend we recently lost. Glenn Campbell was a great mentor, friend and competitor that we loved having around, and although we aren’t actual family we were very proud to call him our granddad.

As all can appreciate, racing is very expensive and sponsors play a huge part, we are very grateful to have our full team of sponsors back for this season.

Our plans for this season include traveling to Napier for the NZ TQ title, South Island champs at home, along with many trips to Ruapuna. We would also like to get the monkey off our back at Nelsons Easter meeting. Following on from the great experience Kevin Freeman gave us last year to run the Sprintcar at Woodglen. Kevin has again shown faith in me and made his spare car available for us to compete in the war of the wings round at Nelson, and then later on the NZ GP in Nelson. Very excited and hugely grateful to Kevin for this opportunity.

Jacks Tyres, a proud local business and huge supporters of speedway racing in the top of the south. Port Motueka Marine Services, locally, privately owned business, for all your boat repairs and maintenance needs. Every boats needs are different, so for more information about how they maybe able to enhance your boating experiences, please check them out on Facebook. TJ Hoult Engineering, when it comes to engineering it’s the finishing that counts and you only need to ask around and you will hear Tony’s name mentioned as the man to see if you are looking for the highest achieved workmanship. Brads Smash Repairs, with brads vast history in motor racing and commitment to produce the best results, they have been a major asset to us in keeping our car looking clean, fresh and more recently lean.

If you ever have the chance to support any of our team sponsors, please do.

Personally I would like thank each of you for your continued support and faith, I look forward to catching up over the next few weeks,

cheers Alicia Mclauchlan #6n.

SDU Would like to thank Alicia for the great write up and wish her all the best for the upcoming season. You can keep up to date with how she is doing by liking her Facebook page here.

SDU Interview With Jamie McDonald

by Brian | Oct 11, 2016 | Driver Interviews

SDU had the chance to interview Jamie McDonald and find out what he has been up to in the off season. We also got some interesting stats including the fact that Jamie has just achieved 50 feature wins.

We would also like to introduce Bri Watt as our new team member, Bri will be interviewing drivers and a few other things to help out with SDU.

Check out the interview below to find out what JMac has in store for the up coming race season.

Big thanks to Jamie for allowing us to come up and film the interview, it was a pleasure.

Watch the Interview With Jamie McDonald Here:

Video recorded and edited by Pass The Salt Photography. Click the link to find out more and to get in contact if you need some photography work done.

SDU Interview With Jakeb & Benjamin Le Cren

by Brian | Sep 19, 2016 | Driver Interviews

SDU had the pleasure of interviewing two young up and comers from the TQ and Quarter Midget classes Jakeb & Benjamin Le Cren. The boys have had a very busy career so far and loving every minute of it.

Watch the interview below to see what they have been up to as well as a bit of an insight into what it is like racing at a young age.

Big thanks to the Le Cren family for allowing us to make the interview. You can visit their Facebook page: Le Cren Motorsport to stay up to date with how they are going.

Watch the Interview Here:

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SDU: Interview With Chris Gwilliam 2016

by Brian | Sep 11, 2016 | Driver Interviews

Interview With Chris Gwilliam

SDU had the opportunity to film an interview with Chris Gwilliam last Thursday. to hear about what he has been up to, as well as find out his plans for the upcoming race season. We also asked a few questions to help people get to know him a bit more and find out what his thoughts were on the current Speedway scene. The boys were great and really nice people, it was a pleasure to work with them.

In conclusion SDU wish Chris and his team all the best for the up-coming season and would like to thank them for their time. Gwilliam’s first race is next Saturday at Archerfield Speedway. Be sure to check out the Gwilliam Motorsport Facebook page to keep up with how Chris is doing with his new team Neilson Motorsport

Watch the Interview With Chris Gwilliam Below:

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