Greater Geelong based racer Chris Fowler earned his first Victorian Grand Prix Midget Racing Association state title win and became the 19th different champion since 1983.
With the qualifying over at Rushworth Speedway, Fowler secured top spot in the field and went on to win the shortened 15-lap final on Saturday November 23.
Goulburn Valley Auto Club, in consultation with track officials, agreed to a reduced 15-lap title race with wet weather on its way and also due to the condition of the track after the beating it had already taken after the heat of the day and the nonstop racing.
“First thing I want to say is that I dedicate the victory tonight to the late Ross Stainer who built the HMJ Chassis’ cars that Locky (Robotham) and I drive,” Fowler said.
“Also a huge thank you to my father John Fowler who preps the car each week and maintains everything, I just zip up and drive, this win is a team effort, I am the driver, he is the man who makes this team what it is.
“It is as much his win as it is mine. I want to thank the Goulburn Valley Auto Club for their efforts in difficult weather and for bringing the fans into the pits to have a look around, we need to do these things to find new racers, well done to them. Congratulations to the other drivers who achieved podiums and their best possible results tonight.”
