SPEEDWAY RACING

SPEEDWAY AND NICK GIRDLESTONE

Nick Girdlestone first started racing at the age of 19 in a black Mini. After learning the craft in three different Minis, Nick had to learn the art of rear-wheel drive.

A super-charged XU-1 Torana, followed by a Commodore were replaced with a Chev V8 Camaro in the era US chassis and race technology took hold of the sport.

In the past Nick has driven a number of Speedway Racing Cars including Modified Production Sedans, Super Sedans, early Sprintcars, Grand Nationals and Dirt Late Models in the USA.

Girdlestone has raced at many tracks in every state around Australia and his Super Sedan race credentials include the dual winner of the ACT Championship and winner of the Australian Open against internationally renowned drivers.