23/12/2025
Late Model Racing Western Australia
BOXING DAY BONANZA!
The LMRWA will return to centre stage on Boxing Day at the Perth Motorplex as the 2025/2026 Pro Dirt Series reaches Round Five, proudly sponsored by Westlec Auto Electrics, as part of the always-anticipated Boxing Day Bonanza.
All eyes will once again be on Joe Chalmers (Team BCM Motorsport:), who enters Round Five as the current Pro Dirt Series points leader.
Chalmers has been the benchmark across the opening rounds, combining consistent podium finishes with raw speed, though he has not yet been able to claim that elusive feature race win, and Boxing Day presents another crucial opportunity to consolidate his advantage as the series moves deeper into the summer stretch.
A strong list has been received, headlined by the return of Warren and Jamie Oldfield (Oldfield Racing), who have each claimed feature wins this season already, adding extra intrigue and experience to an already competitive field. Both Oldfields are proven performers at Motorplex, and their presence immediately raises the bar for what is shaping as one of the most unpredictable rounds of the season so far.
Joined by the youngest Oldfield in Beau, who has been carving his own path in the division, there could well be more than one Oldfield on the podium in any of the combinations!
The championship picture, however, takes an interesting twist with second-placed Brent Vosbergen (Team Vosbergen Racing - TVR) not nominated for this round. His absence opens the door for several drivers to make a significant move up the standings, turning Round Five into a pivotal points-paying night for those chasing the title.
With valuable points on offer, the pressure will be firmly on the likes of Rod Musarra (Team Rocket), Ken Macpherson (KMM - Ken Macpherson Motorsport), and Jay Cardy (Cardy Racing Components) to capitalise as they too look to make their way onto the podium.
One driver particularly eager to seize the moment will be Luke Halliday (Halliday Racing). Currently sitting third overall in the Pro Dirt Series standings, Halliday has been knocking on the door all season and continues to chase that elusive Pro Dirt Series podium finish. With Vosbergen out of the equation and a competitive field assembled, Boxing Day could present Halliday with his best opportunity yet to convert strong speed into a breakthrough result.
Depth across the field will ensure no margin for error, with returning names such as Ryan Huxtable (Huxy Racing), Glynn McBeath, and Damian Hudson (Hudson Racing Team) in the field, joining others who have had solid starts to the season including Michael Holmes (Michael Holmes Racing), Abbey Pickering (All About Racing) and David Nylander (Nylander Motorsport), all capable of playing a role in the outcome.
The Perth Motorplex surface on Boxing Day is traditionally fast and racy, often producing multiple grooves and plenty of passing opportunities, which only adds to the unpredictability which is sure to excite the traditionally huge crowd on hand.
Round Five of the Pro Dirt Series presented by Westlec promises to be a Boxing Day showdown not to be missed!
Release by DTN Media.
The 2025/26 Pro Dirt Series is proudly supported by CanningVale Toyota & Maddington Toyota, ABN Trade Mates, McPhee Freight, Scardifield Smash Repairs, CTM Recruitment Pty Ltd, Heatleys Safety, Industrial & Automotive, Ross's Auctioneers & Valuers, SupaFit Seat Covers, Westlec Auto Electrics, My Race Pass, Wilson Brewing Company, The Event Mill and Dirt Track Nutters.
Article Credit: DTN Media
