TWO WEEKS after the announcement of the inaugural Ken Willsher Classic and 20 drivers have shown their interest in competing in the newest Formula 500 event.
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Joining former Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic champion Jamie Veal in the first 10 drivers to enter the new event are Liam Williams, Kristin Brown, Brendan Zadow, Jamie Veal, Matt Brown, Kaydon Iverson, Hayden Pascoe, Brad Stell and Matt Turner.
The Van Ginneken name stands out in the recent 10 early entrants for the event, which takes place on April 27 at Laang Speedway.
Cousins Michael and Leigh nominated for the $5000-to-win feature race, which is the richest in the history of the class.
Jack Bell, Corey Jones, Luke Dillon, Jett Speed, Darcy Giblin, Jordy Rae, Chris Bellman and Declan Robinson join the Van Ginneken's on the entrants list.
Entries for the event, which honours the contribution the late former Laang Speedway president Ken Willsher had on the sport, officially closes on April 22.
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Sean Hardeman
I'm a sports journalist for the Warrnambool Standard who covers a number of different sports across the south-west of Victoria. I enjoy watching cycling, surfing, football, soccer and Formula 1.
I'm a sports journalist for the Warrnambool Standard who covers a number of different sports across the south-west of Victoria. I enjoy watching cycling, surfing, football, soccer and Formula 1.
