At 26, Ms Stevenson is yet to miss the Warrnambool event.

“For us it’s bigger than Christmas,” she said.

“It’s bigger than New Year’s. At this time of year we don’t get much sleep.

“We’re just running on adrenaline. But you do what you love.”

Ms Stevenson said her first Classic was at four-and-a-half months old when she and her family shared about 20 seats in the first row of the grandstand.

She said growing up her hero was Garry Rush who she adored.

“I sat up in the grand stand waving a little Castrol flag, as that's who ‘Rushy’ was sponsored by,” she said. 

The Portland resident said she was now the number one fan of her partner, Brock Hallett.

“Nowadays I do a lot of travelling with my partner Brock who recently finished third on the podium in Murray Bridge and will be competing on night two of the Classic,” she said.

“I love the speedway scene because everyone is so passionate about the sport.

“The atmosphere is amazing and the speedway family is incredible. If anyone needs a hand there is always someone who is willing to help.

“This year will be my 27th Classic and I don’t plan on missing any in future years to come.”

Meanwhile, accommodation providers in Warrnambool have been preparing for a big weekend with motel owners reporting strong numbers.

Blue Whale Motor Inn and Apartments owner Graeme Soulsby said his motel was mostly booked out. He said he had a group of people who had been coming for the Classic and staying at the motel for 18 years.

He said the weekend was similar to the May Racing Carnival in terms of a peak period for accommodation providers.

Elm Tree Motel owner David Sargent said his business was fully booked from Friday to Sunday and he would welcome back repeat customers.

Mahogany Motel owner John Colbey said his motel was booked out for this weekend for the next five years.

He said he’d had the business for about six months and had done a lot of work to the rooms.

“We’ve gone from a three-star motel to four-and-a-half stars,” he said.