Sports and Recreation Portfolio Report - 15 June 2016

Wondai Sprints

After years of planning the Wondai sprints finally rolled off the line on Saturday and I am pleased to say it was a massive success.

One hundred drivers registered to take part in this inaugural event pushing themselves and their cars around the well formed track.

When compared to the established sprints tracks around Queensland like Oakey and Leyburn the drivers commented that Wondai matched them if not bettered them.

The two day event also consisted with the Show and Shine held on Sunday bringing over 120 vehicles on show.

The fastest lap was completed by Ray Vandersee completing the 1.6km lap in 57.2 sec with very little between all placings.

Only one incident on Sunday when Darren Duffield (Brisbane) in his RPV01 open wheeler lost traction on the last corner causing him to slam into the hay bale barrier, but no injuries were recorded.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the organisers of the event and to all volunteers in getting this event off the ground and making it a success.

It will be bigger and better next year with most of the competitors signing up for next years event.

Nanango Winter Swimming Meet

The Nanango Winter Swimming Meet was held on Sunday in Nanango with more than 100 swimmers from 24 swimming clubs entering into this event to test competitors to see if they are on the right track for qualifying times for major events to be held over Queensland and Australia.

Well done to everyone.