THERE will be plenty of laps put down by 22 V8 Dirt Modifieds as part of this weekend's huge two-night fixture at Castrol Edge Lismore Speedway.

The spectacular, wheel hiking Modifieds will race for honours in two title events – the final round of the Mr Modified Series and the Australia Day Cup during the Saturday and Sunday night double header.

Both races are endurances events, set for a 50-lap distance.

The Mr Modified series decider doubles as the second round of the National Five Star series.

Also included in the schedule will be six heats per night, with each event set for eight laps. All up it represents almost 200 laps for the V8 Dirt Modifieds which means choice of tyres and a correct suspension set-up also comes into play.

“It's a busy time for the V8 Dirt Modified drivers and their crews,” promoter David Lander said.

“But this division is very popular in this region of Australia and the fans like to see plenty of V8 Dirt Modified action. I am sure both nights will provide great racing as we also have a very impressive starting-line-up.”

The V8 Dirt Modifieds are very strong in the Northern Rivers/south east Queensland region with the rankings boasting some of the best drivers in Australia.

The entry list is headed by current and reigning Australian Champion australi who recently took honours in the New South Wales Championship at Grafton Speedway.

Britten is the most successful V8 Dirt Modified driver at Australian title level having won the past four consecutive national championships in a magnificent record-setting performance.

Race officials are pleased with the list of nominations for the two nights and these events will certainly be keenly contested.

Britten is joined by Queensland buddies Phil Roberts, Sam Bruggy, Klinton Hancey and Trevor Wiley.

Former National Champions Mark Robinson and Andrew Pezzutti also have entered and have local knowledge along with Trent Scofield, Mitch Randall, Mark Connolly. Paul Booker and Zac McDonald.

Heavily fancied after the opening round of Mr Modified: Lee Gorton, second, the winner Mitch Randall and third placed Andrew Pezzutti. Photo: Tony Powell

For Randall, it's an important meeting after winning the opening round of the Mr Modified series at the Lismore venue on Boxing Night.

Grafton drivers are also likely to be among the honours. There's Lee Gorton, Tony Dunn, Chris Polsen, Andrew Firth, Brayd Stephenson, Tim Luscombe and Josh Rose.

Coffs Harbour's finest are also coming to Lismore to have a crack: Chris Corbett, Marley Weller and Ash Hall.

It's a massive programme both nights with seven divisions on the card. The V8 Dirt Modifieds will be supported with racing for Wingless Sprintcars, AMCAs, Production Sedans, Junior Sedans, National Four Cylinders Sedans and Street Stocks.

Wingless drivers will race for points in the BH Contracting Driver to America series which is currently led by Michael Butcher.

ARTICLE BY DENNIS NEWLYN