Kingaroy Speedway – Open Wheel Opener
Kingaroy, Queensland – Saturday, October 11, 2025
Event Overview
Kingaroy Speedway kicked off its 2025–26 season in style with the GK’s RV Open Wheel Opener, a pink-themed showcase supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raising funds for the McGrath Foundation under the banner “Pink Up South Burnett.” The program headlined the 360/LS Sprintcars and Speedcars Country Series Round 2, supported by Wingless Sprints, Formula 500s (Senior & Junior), Lightning Sprints, and Compact Speedcars.
A strong regional entry list and festive crowd filled the terraces as fans in pink raised funds for a good cause. The entire event streamed live via Clay-Per-View.
Event Schedule
Saturday, October 11 2025
Divisions: 360/LS Sprintcars, Speedcars Country Series (Round 2), Wingless Sprints, Formula 500 Senior & Junior, Lightning Sprints, Compact Speedcars
Racing From: 4:00 PM
Streaming: Clay-Per-View – Kingaroy Speedway Open Wheel Opener
Payout Summary
Standard Kingaroy Speedway 360/LS Sprintcar purse applied, supported by GK’s RV, Oz-Tac Engineering, Westlink Petroleum, and Work Stuff Safety.
Night-by-Night Reports
360-LS Sprintcars
Feature Winner: Kye Jensen (Q22)
Quick Time: 12.622 sec (114.087 km/h) – Kye Jensen
Heat Winners: Kye Jensen (H1), Ryley Smith (H2), Jacob Jolley (H3), Alyssa Cherrie (H4)
A-Main (25 Laps)
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Q22 Kye Jensen
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NQ17 Ryley Smith
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N82 Jacob Jolley
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Q75 Darren Jensen
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NQ93 Jason McDowell
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NQ21 Alyssa Cherrie
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Q72 Anthony van der Reyden
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Q20 Nicholas O’Keeffe
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NQ73 Libby Ellis
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Q6 Harrison Dixon (DNF)
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NS25 Jack Walker (DNS)
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Q44 Dan Murray (DQ)
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NQ84 Craig Hyde (DQ)
Notables
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Best Lap (A-Main): 13.609 sec – Kye Jensen (Lap 13, 105.812 km/h)
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Heat Best: 13.498 sec – Ryley Smith (H2)
Abridged Race Call Summary
From the green, Kye Jensen took charge in what announcers called his final 360/LS drive for the Cherry family. Jacob Jolley, Ryley Smith, and Darren Jensen fought fiercely behind him while multiple restarts tested the field.
Jensen built consistent leads of two to four seconds, while Jolley and Smith traded slide-jobs for the runner-up spot. In the final laps Jensen stayed committed to the high line, “banging the concrete down just about every lap,” to cap a flawless night.
Finish: Kye Jensen first, Ryley Smith second, Jacob Jolley third, Darren Jensen fourth.
🎥 Highlights – 360-LS Sprintcar Feature, Kingaroy Oct 11 2025 (YouTube)
Wingless Sprints
Feature Winner: Casey O’Connell (Q48)
Heat Winners: Casey O’Connell (H1 & H6), Zane O’Toole (H2), Zeth Cox (H3), Jarod Desmares (H4), Liam Atkinson (H5)
A-Main (22 Laps)
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Q48 Casey O’Connell
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Q4 Zane O’Toole
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Q97 Nicholas Potts
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Q80 Liam Atkinson
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N36 Indi Butcher
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Q66 Angus Maher
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Q52 Cohen O’Toole
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Q31 Mark Hutchins
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Q64 Matthew Brown
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Q90 Brae Sanderson
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Q20 Bruce Hill
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Q57 Tommy Robertson
DNF Q3 Angus Scott, Q5 Zeth Cox, Q59 Daniel Welke, Q18 Jarod Desmares, Q35 Jeremy Burt
Notables
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Best Lap (A-Main): 16.062 sec – Casey O’Connell (Lap 3, 89.653 km/h)
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Heat Best: 14.789 sec – Liam Atkinson (H2)
Race Summary: Casey O’Connell completed a dominant night, sweeping both heats and the 22-lap feature ahead of Zane O’Toole and Nicholas Potts after a measured drive through lapped traffic.
Speedcars Country Series – Round 2
Full A-Main results pending official release. Field included Darren Vine, Rusty Whittaker, Cody & Casey O’Connell, and Ty Horne as the Queensland leg of the Country Series continued.
Formula 500s, Juniors, Lightning Sprints, Compact Speedcars
All support divisions produced clean heats and finals, featuring competitive fields and tight finishes. Official timing pending Speedway Sedans Queensland confirmation.
Weekend Summary Table
| Category | Winner | Quick Time | Hard Charger | Entries | Notes |
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| 360-LS Sprintcars | Kye Jensen | 12.622 (Jensen) | Ryley Smith (+2) | 13 | Farewell win for Cherry family team |
| Wingless Sprints | Casey O’Connell | 16.062 (O’Connell) | Nicholas Potts (+4) | 20+ | Two-heat sweep to feature win |
| Speedcars | Pending | — | — | 14 | Country Series Rnd 2 |
| Lightning Sprints | Pending | — | — | 10 | Competitive support class |
Driver Quotes
“It couldn’t have gone any better. That’s a credit to the whole crew and to Brennan and Jenny Cherry for always giving me amazing equipment. I knew I had to get that 82 off the start and the old boy (Darren) wouldn’t be far away. The top felt best, so I just kept banging the concrete down every lap. It’s the best way to end and I’m forever grateful for everything they’ve done.” — Kye Jensen, 360-LS Sprintcar Winner
“Track came in slick but smooth, and everyone raced clean. Great way to start the season.” — Casey O’Connell, Wingless Sprint Winner
Coverage & Resources
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Official Stream: Clay-Per-View – Kingaroy Speedway Open Wheel Opener
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Timing & Results: Speedhive – Kingaroy Speedway (Oct 11 2025)
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Highlights: YouTube – Kingaroy 360/LS Feature Highlights
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Track Info: Kingaroy Speedway Official Facebook
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Charity Partner: McGrath Foundation – Pink Up South Burnett
Sources
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Kingaroy Speedway (Official Event Poster & Release)
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Clay-Per-View (Event Listing, Oct 11 2025)
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Speedhive by MyLaps (Event ID 3259130)
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Speedway Sedans Queensland (QSCA Inc.)
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YouTube Highlight Video (“Kingaroy Speedway Open Wheel Opener – Oct 11 2025”)
Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 10:41 PM AEST
Archive Complete
Compiled by Nick Coward — RACECAR Illustrated — Driven by Racers
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