MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH NIGHT – ULTIMATE SPRINTCAR CHAMPIONSHIP QLD ROUND 2
Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway – Charlton, Queensland
Saturday, October 18, 2025
EVENT OVERVIEW
A night that mattered on and off the track.
Round 2 of the QSS Ultimate Sprintcar Championship (USC QLD) unfolded at Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedwayunder the banner “Men’s Mental Health Night – A Race for Awareness.”
The event carried powerful meaning beyond motorsport — aimed at promoting open conversation, mateship, and awareness surrounding men’s mental health. Despite evening rain and multiple stoppages, the racing proved outstanding, with Queensland’s best Sprintcar talent battling through unpredictable conditions before Lachlan McHugh captured a hard-fought second straight USC victory.
Fans and teams rallied together for a cause greater than racing, turning this new fixture into one of the most memorable events on Toowoomba’s annual calendar.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Men’s Mental Health Night
Divisions:
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Sprintcars (QSS Ultimate Sprintcar Championship – Round 2)
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Modified Sedans (TSS Smackdown Series Round 1)
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Lightning Sprints
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Wingless Sprints
🎟️ Tickets: speedwaytickets.com.au
🎥 Streaming: Clay-Per-View – Live Event Link
🏁 Venue: Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway, 100 Wirths Road, Charlton QLD
🌐 Website: www.toowoombaspeedway.au
📱 Facebook: Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway
📸 Instagram: @toowoombaspeedway
QUALIFYING RESULTS
Session: Time Trial / Qualifying Merge (Speedhive Session 11412062)
Track Length: 0.375 km
| Pos | Car | Driver | Best Lap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q21 | Nic Whell | 11.755 |
| 2 | Q12 | Kye Jensen | 11.926 |
| 3 | NQ7 | Lachlan McHugh | 11.981 |
| 4 | N16 | Daniel Sayre | 12.010 |
| 5 | NQ12 | Brodie Tulloch | 12.017 |
| 6 | Q49 | Cody O’Connell | 12.042 |
| 7 | Q97 | Tarhlea Apelt | 12.046 |
| 8 | T33 | Brody Appleby | 12.072 |
| 9 | Q16 | Brodie Davis | 12.128 |
| 10 | Q83 | Charlie Bowen | 12.149 |
BK Trading QuickTime Award: Nic Whell (11.755 seconds)
HEAT RACES
Heat 1 – Speedhive Session 11412251
🏁 Winner: Henry Titman (Q59) | Best Lap: Alex Orr (11.842)
2. Alex Orr · 3. Aaron Kelly · 4. Adam Butler · 5. Nic Whell
Heat 2 – Speedhive Session 11412296
🏁 Winner: Cooper Norman (NS49) | Best Lap: Cooper Norman (11.848)
2. Brody Appleby · 3. Randy Morgan · 4. Mick Sauer · 5. Tim Farrell
Heat 3 – Speedhive Session 11412551
🏁 Winner: Lachlan McHugh (NQ7) | Best Lap: McHugh (11.507)
2. Luke Oldfield · 3. Dylan Menz · 4. Brodie Davis · 5. Brent Kratzmann
Heat 4 – Speedhive Session 11412968
🏁 Winner: Luke Oldfield (Q17) | Best Lap: Oldfield (11.227 – fastest of night)
2. Lachlan McHugh · 3. Brodie Davis · 4. Mick Sauer · 5. Kye Jensen
Heat 5 – Speedhive Session 11413037
🏁 Winner: Dylan Menz (Q46) | Best Lap: Menz (11.825)
2. Nic Whell · 3. Randy Morgan · 4. Tarhlea Apelt · 5. Alex Orr
Heat 6 – Speedhive Session 11413058
🏁 Winner: Brent Kratzmann (Q2) | Best Lap: Daniel Sayre (11.762)
2. Daniel Sayre · 3. Brody Appleby · 4. Cody O’Connell · 5. Tim Farrell
B-MAIN – Speedhive Session 11413229
🏁 Winner: Aaron Kelly (Q7) | Best Lap: 11.626 sec @ 116.1 km/h
2. Henry Titman · 3. Charlie Bowen · 4. Tim Farrell — transfer to A-Main
Hard Charger: Henry Titman (+7 positions)
A-MAIN (30 LAPS) – Speedhive Session 11413670
🏁 Winner: Lachlan McHugh (NQ7)
2. Nic Whell · 3. Mick Sauer · 4. Brodie Davis · 5. Dylan Menz
Fastest Lap: McHugh (12.003 sec @ 112.47 km/h)
Margin of Victory: 1.286 seconds
Lead Changes: 1 (McHugh led 29 of 30)
Race Summary:
After multiple weather interruptions and a fiery early red for Aaron Kelly, the feature turned into a test of precision. McHugh led early, survived contact with Oldfield mid-race, and controlled the restarts under pressure from Whell. Sauer surged late for third in a three-way battle with Davis and Menz.
🎥 YouTube Highlights: USC QLD R2 – Toowoomba Speedway (YouTube)
NIGHT-BY-NIGHT REPORT
Headline: McHugh Survives Wild Toowoomba Thriller to Go Two-for-Two in USC Queensland
In a stop-start, drama-filled A-Main that included a fiery incident, gusty winds, and several cautions, Lachlan McHugh again showed why he’s the benchmark in Queensland Sprintcar racing. Nic Whell kept the pressure on for his best USC finish to date, while Mick Sauer used patience and racecraft to snatch third late.
Notables:
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Quick Time: Nic Whell – 11.755
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Fast Lap (Feature): Lachlan McHugh – 12.003
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Hard Charger: Mick Sauer (+7)
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B-Main Winner: Aaron Kelly
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Laps Led: McHugh (29)
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Total Entries: 35
Abridged Race Call Summary:
“It’s time to get dirty for 30! McHugh pounces early, Whell slots in second. Kelly’s front end breaks and ignites on the infield — red flag. Restart after restart, McHugh controls the pace. Sauer, Menz, and Davis trade sliders mid-pack. Oldfield brushes wheels with McHugh but the leader saves it. Final five laps: Sauer dives for third, Whell challenges inside, but McHugh hangs on for the win.”
📸 Photo Credit: Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway / USC Queensland Media
WEEKEND SUMMARY TABLE
| Category | Winner / Leader | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Event Winner | Lachlan McHugh (NQ7) | Second consecutive USC QLD victory |
| Quick Time | Nic Whell (Q21) | 11.755 sec |
| Hard Charger | Mick Sauer (Q69) | +7 positions |
| Total Entries | 35 | — |
| Fastest Lap Overall | Luke Oldfield | 11.227 sec (Heat 4) |
| B-Main Winner | Aaron Kelly (Q7) | 15-lap transfer race |
| Feature Margin | 1.286 sec | McHugh over Whell |
UPDATED CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 2)
| Pos | Driver | Car | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lachlan McHugh | NQ7 | 156 |
| 2 | Nic Whell | Q21 | 146 |
| 3 | Mick Sauer | Q69 | 144 |
| 4 | Brodie Davis | Q16 | 142 |
| 5 | Dylan Menz | Q46 | 140 |
| 6 | Cody O’Connell | Q49 | 138 |
| 7 | Luke Oldfield | Q17 | 136 |
| 8 | Alex Orr | N43 | 134 |
| 9 | Cooper Norman | NS49 | 132 |
| 10 | Daniel Sayre | N16 | 130 |
McHugh extends his series lead to 10 points over Whell after consecutive wins to open the 2025–26 USC Queensland season.
DRIVER QUOTES
(Official post-race interviews not released at publication time — section reserved for verified series quotes only.)
COVERAGE & RESOURCES
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Event Page (Facebook): Men’s Mental Health Night – USC Round 2
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Official Timing: Speedhive Event 3267773
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Streaming: Clay-Per-View
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Tickets: speedwaytickets.com.au
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Track Website: toowoombaspeedway.au
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Series: QSS Ultimate Sprintcar Championship Queensland
SOURCES
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Hi-Tec Oils Toowoomba Speedway official social media posts
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Clay-Per-View event listing
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Speedhive MyLaps official timing and session data
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USC Queensland official media
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YouTube highlight video: USC QLD R2 – Toowoomba Speedway (October 18, 2025)
Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 09:52 AM PDT
Archive Complete
Compiled by Nick Coward — RACECAR Illustrated — Driven by Racers
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