Craig Geddes had a phenomenal year winning all but one race in his six events contested during the 2015/2016 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series.

Whether it was a straight Competition Eliminator field or the combined Super Comp, Geddes had the measure of his rivals with his only reverse coming in the final against then Super Stock champ Steve Norman in Mildura.

Winning five of six events gave him a resounding lead securing his first Competition Eliminator Championship since 2005/2006 following two years of heartbreak at the final hurdle.

“Obviously I’m very pleased with the way things went,” said Geddes.

“We had great pace all year and put down some great International standard runs.

“We made the final of every event and won six. To win the Championship is an awesome feeling after being runner up the last few seasons.

“Our previous Championship wins were in 1995/1996 (Super Gas) and 2005/2006 (Competition). 

“We pride our team on being consistent performers in this tough class.”

With the new season still two months away, Geddes and hid team are already gearing up for a first ever trip to Darwin as the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series visits the Top End for the first time July 8-9.

The following week Geddes will look to defend his Desert Nationals crown at Alice Springs Inland Dragway where the track has been extended for full quarter mile racing for the first time at National Championship level. 

“We are very proud of our achievements and look forward to doing it all again next season,” h added. 

“We are currently preparing for Darwin and Alice Springs on back to back weekends in July, this should be a blast. 

“Of coarse none of this is possible without support. Firstly thanks to my wife Amanda Geddes and the kids, Laura, Jesse, Charlie and Alexander. To see their faces when we are racing is amazing.

To my partners in the team Rob Martin and Michelle Smith, a huge thank you for everything. ?Our dedicated crew of Daryl Hepworth, Ethan Wright, Ross Quick, Ian Kelly and Heidi Besler. 

And of course our sponsors Laser Electrics Ballarat, JAX Tyres Ballarat, The Cleaners Room, Ballarat Roadworthy Centre, Lucas Oil, Quicks Freight Express, Crane Cams Australia, Patterson Elite USA. 

“And thanks to ANDRA and Summit Racing Equipment for sponsoring the Sportsman Series.”

ANDRA congratulates Craig and his team on a fantastic season.

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