A powerhouse team of mud racers from Sarina left their mark on the Queensland State Mud Racing Titles over the weekend, tearing up the tracks at CQ Mud Sportz in Kabra with a thrilling mix of speed, skill and Sarina spirit.
Held across two adrenaline-pumping days on July 5 and 6, the state titles brought together racers from across Queensland for a high-octane display of horsepower, mud, and fierce competition – and the Sarina contingent more than held their own.
Leading the charge in the junior ranks was 16-year-old Hunter Weir, whose car HUNTER GAMES dominated the field with a 1st place finish in both the twin track and drag races.
Not far behind was 14-year-old Eli Thomsett, piloting BACK CHAT II to a 2nd place in the twin track, while 15-year-old Taeya Simonsen in TEZZAS JEEP grabbed a 3rd in the twin track and 2nd in the drags — proving the next generation of Sarina racers are a force to be reckoned with.
In the younger junior categories (10–16 years), Brock sped into 1st in the Standards twin track and 2nd in the drags, and Jack powered his way to 3rd in the buggies twin track and 1st in his division.
In the adult divisions, Kyle McGrath took out 1st place in the buggies twin track behind the wheel of KRANKY, while Steve Whitehead roared home 1st in the buggie stages with ROAD RAGER.
With podium finishes across nearly every division, the Sarina team flew the flag with pride and left no doubt that the mud racing scene in the region is alive, well, and winning.
Keep your engines warm — this team’s just getting started.
Sarina’s rising stars Hunter Weir, Eli Thomsett and Taeya Simonsen celebrate their podium finishes at the Queensland State Mud Racing Titles in Kabra.
Brock and Jack brought the heat to Kabra, claiming top results for Sarina.
Veteran racers Steve Whitehead and Kyle McGrath flew the Sarina flag in style, each taking home first-place honours in their divisions.
A family affair: Eli Thomsett with younger sister Millie, who also hit the track, and dad Russell, the driving force behind their mud racing success. Photo credit: Photos by Nell
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