2009/2010 Re-cap
Monday August 23, 2010

Season 2009/2010 saw a great team result for both Shane and Nathan Macdonald in what was a stellar season.  Evidence of the siblings rivalry and results came from the "Totally Speedway Magazine" 2009/2010 Modified Production Driver rankings, where for the past season Shane was ranked 4th and Nathan 5th. Shane's solid performances in the Australian Title and winning the 2010 Australian Open helped his ranking, while Nathan's podium finishes in the Queensland and Tasmanian titles pushed him up to #5. 

Shane started his season off with a win at Brisbane International Speedway in October.  The season saw Nathan return with a brand new car and hit the ground running with a 2nd place in his season opener at Charlton just ahead of Shane in 3rd.

Nathan once again stepped up to the plate at his home track at Charlton for round 3 of the hotly contested Exide Batteries QLD Series.  Nathan qualified from 14th after a big smash into the concrete wall in his heats, but found the speed and home track advantage to come through to finish 2nd behind winner Greg Worling.

Next event Shane and Nathan joined forces in contest the 30/30 race at Gympie, with the pair finishing in 3rd place using Shane's QLD title winning car.

After a lot of thought, consideration and hard work, Shane and Nathan decided to compete on a truly National level at the Australian Modified Production Title held in Tasmania.  Practice night started well with Shane making the top ten with 9th fastest time, with Nathan setting the 4th fastest time.  Nathan led the points chase after the first night with Shane in 13th.  The second night of racing saw Nathan qualify for the A-main in 3rd with Shane in 12th.

After a unfortunate accident Nathan was out after damage to his car while Shane come in with a strong run to finish 5th.

Nathan also currently holds the official lap record for Latrobe Speedway.

The brothers continued their strong run in Tasmania with Nathan qualifying on pole for the Tasmanian title a week later at Hobart.  Nathan led the final for half the distance before Andrew Blackwell found a way past with Nathan finishing in 2nd.  Shane was running 5th until a flat tyre saw him drift back to 14th.

Nathan then went on to claim 3rd in the Easter Classic at Charlton Raceway, and kept the momentum up with another 3rd placing in the final round of the Exide Batteries series at Maryborough.  Shane come through the field to finish 4th.

Shane and Nathan always seemed to qualify close to each other at every race meeting, as was the case at the QLD title in Gympie.  Shane and Nathan qualified 9th & 10th respectively, while Nathan made a move early to pass Shane.  The pair then made their way through driving with a clean pair of heels with Nathan challenging for the lead in the dying laps.  Nathan crossed the line in 2nd and Shane come close but was unable to defend his QLD title crown. 

Shane continued his strong run to win the richest Modified Production race in Australia, the Australian Open held at Maryborough.  Shane pulled off an emphatic win passing Brett Baxter for the win and the $3000 paycheck.

Nathan then claimed 4th place in the NSW Title held at Lismore Speedway, and while the results didn't stop there, Shane took Nathan's car up to Blackwater for the Coal Capital 1000, and come through to claim 2nd place in the final. 

The new season will see both Shane and Nathan's engines overhauled, with Nathan's all but done.  Nathan's first race will be at Charlton on the 18th September for the $3000 to win event whereas Shane is still unsure due to work commitments.  Stay tuned to the website for more details - www.macdonaldracing.com

Macdonald Racing for the 2009/2010 season is supported by -

Toowoomba Steering and Suspension
Forbes Batteries
Linmac Automotive
RCP Machining
Repco
The Speed Shop