Reigning Queensland Sprintcar Champion, Luke Oldfield hasn’t had long to bask in the glory of his maiden title win after claiming last season’s crown in April at Archerfield, but despite his great lead up to this Saturday’s 2016-17 running of the event, the in-form “Livewire” may feel a target on his back.

“I realise I’m probably a target this time around after what happened with Robbie at the last title. It wasn’t intentional that’s for sure but that stuff happens,” the smiling Highfield Park resident conceded, despite opening the season with a win at Toowoomba and a runner up at Archerfield last Saturday.

“Experience is everything, and we learned a lot driving for Titan last season, and to win the title for them was great, but back in the family car, I’m just a little bit more comfortable and pretty confident as a result.”

Luke is $10,000 richer after claiming the Carnival of Power opening event at Toowoomba on September 24, however, runner up Robbie Farr is hungrier than ever for his sixth Queensland Title, especially in light of losing last season’s battle, after the altercation with Oldfield.

“Yeah that one certainly got away last year,” said Farr, “but let’s just say that I hope that this time the best man on the night gets the chequered flag, not the last man standing!”

Withcott local, Peter Lack made the last step on the podium at last season’s, his best result in the state title but back on his home track, his confidence is on the boil.

“If we’re going to win one, we’ll win one at Toowoomba,” the four time Modified Sedan National champ said, “and we really gave it a crack last time we were there up around the wall before I made a bit of a mistake, but I can guarantee you we’ll get up on the top again if that’s what it takes to get a win!”

The crown will be decided by qualifying, two rounds of heats, a Bronze-Silver-Gold Shootout and a 35 lap A main, while the Sprintcars will be joined by the opening round of the IBRP.com Modified Sedan Golden Helmet Series, along with the first appearance in two seasons by the Compact Speedcars and National 4’s.

Action starts from 5pm with Sprintcars taking to the track from sundown. Tickets are available now from www.speedwaytickets.com.au or at the gate from 3pm. Check out www.toowoombaspeedway.com and Hi-Tec Oils Speedway on facebook for details and updates.

Pic: www.thecarrells.com.au

Caption: “Luke “The Livewire” Oldfield on his way to a $10,000 payday at Toowoomba’s Hi-Tec Oils Speedway for the “Carnival of Power.”