Did High Limit REALLY Come To Australia?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Night 1 of the inaugural Perth Motorplex High Limit International is in the books!
The event has already been proven a success with record ticket sales for the 3 nights.
Despite this, a topic of discussion was that only 1 full-time High Roller is racing in the event - series part-owner, Brad Sweet.
Toby discusses the perception that maybe this wasn't the event that was originally intended and speaks with Brad Sweet himself to hear his thoughts.
In this video, there's all of that and much more!
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We travelled from New Zealand for this event and it is probably the best racing we’ve seen since Parramatta Raceway. All states in Australia need support for Motorsport as do New Zealand venues. This is where our future Motorsport legends are made. We can learn a lot from the full time USA drivers.
Such a great channel, Toby, I really appreciate your vids and the insight you give. I’ve been in the UK since 2018, hitting the states a couple of times for the outlaws, and the high limit this last feb in Florida, but can’t wait to move back to Perth in 2026. Thanks for making me feel connected to the racing I miss so much 🇦🇺
Thanks Toby. 👍👍
Doesn't matter what you call it or how it's "branded". As a dirt fan I could care less as long as the racing is competitive, fun, exciting.
They'll get the timing and experience tuned in for the future. Thanks to the Aussie fans for supporting it and providing such a BEAUTIFUL facility. 👍👍🏁
8 round series starting Toowoomba late Feb followed by Sydney, Warrnambool, Mt Gambier, MurrayBridge possibly Darwin finishing in Perth, as well as Red hot summer, Aussie titles, Classic + state titles
It opens the possibility of a national High Limit series in Australia. If that did happen, it is a good base to start from without having to rely on a full field of Americans to make it sustainable.
I agree with all of the comments made. It looked to be a great start to what will become a premier event. Thanks for your video, thanks to all the race fans.
As an Victorian i see alot of salty eastern staters in the comments here, the reason this even will not be moved to a Toowoomba or similar is because of the facility, The Perth Motorplex is by far the best track and fecility in Australia and will be the reason we get more international drivers over. The "Perth is to far" comments are dumb and overused considering drivers have gone kver there for alot less, this is $100,000 in prize money as stated 60% more than the nearest we have here in Australia.
You are right ,,, Perth is a large enough market to host such events that are ONLY possible with a good well managed / promoted facilities. Speedway Australia should beading discussion on this topic ,,,, not developing strategies behind closed doors that wait on Gov to fund it,,,, BECAUSE they wont..
I’ve been to a lot of tracks and racing all over Aus, including woo at pcr back in the day, multiple classics since the early 90’s and WSS events and this event has been up there with the best of them. First time at the Plex and it’s something that has to be seen in the flesh to really admire 👍
Look,I'm just saying this from a North American's perspective. Specifically from Pennsylvania's perspective. We do need Americans to race in Australia to gain interest in races like these in Australasia.
We need these NAm (North American(s) streaming services like DirtVision & FloRacing to stream these tracks, and series. Even if they explain the culture of Australasian motorsports as a whole to the North American crowd. Because we very rarely get a glimpse into Aussie sprint car racing!
These streaming services that broadcast races brought a BUNCH of interest in Aussie dirt racing on North American social media accounts. Which should bring a sense of pride, not complaints!
A bit wordy, but those are my 3 cents.
Love the drone shots of the carpark and the rest of that amazing venue.
Maybe if Sydney could get that dark clay and stop covering people with mountains of dust they too could attract good crowds like WA.
Well done Toby, great video.
It doesn't matter where you are in the world, Perth is a long way away.
Driving to Murray Bridge, Bordertown, Mount Gambier, Avalon and Warrnambool over a week is a doddle compared to crossing the Nullarbor each way in a week.
Speedweek started back in 1987 as part of WSS, so for SA/Vic Sprintcar fans, that's 37 years of Christmas / New Year routine you're asking them to break.
If it's moved to February it might have more appeal. It would be after the school holidays are over and we'd not be paying over inflated prices for air travel and accommodation and it would no longer clash with the traditional post Christmas events.
To be honest, this week at speedweek the only regular driver missing is McFadden. Oops and Matt Egel.
Being at the track, i thought it was great for a 1st try. Very good atmosphere. Though I was suprised at the lack of High Limits signage. It was also a bit weird hearing an American commentate in Chase Raudman. But it also made it more authentic. The presence of Rico was missed. Happy to see J-Mac get the win. He made a few none so subtle digs at Brad in the post race press conference! 🤣
Well done Toby and crew always great information
I wish more guys from all over were able to come out and attend especially the other Americans elsewhere down under. But for going up against Speedweek and being squeezed between indoor events I think there’s things to improve on. Just not super crazy about going head to head with Speedweek like this
You’re doing a great job promoting and discussing this event Tobie 👏 going forward need to pick a better time for the event that encourages more US drivers to attend and stay and compete longer. Should only get better over time. Rico needs a minder next visit😈
They see how good it is and next year they will come
Yeah I agree with a couple of others who pointed out there was far too much talking and not enough racing on night 3,extremely frustrating to watch
Thanks Toby
I don’t get why Australia thinks they need to rely on Americans to build Sprintcar racing in Australia. I don’t see what this race does for Australian Sprintcars in Australia as a whole. We need World Series again.
OK, then same for the Australians coming to America...don't need them, stay home.
It brings eyes to the sport to see world class drivers come over, just as it would if a V8 supercar driver came and drove, however we don't have the same crossover that NASCAR and Speedway do. I was there night 1, 2 and will be going tonight and the amount of people that came to watch was unbelievable, so not only has it boosted incomes for the track it's also brought eyes that may have never been to the speedway before.
We do need WSS back however it wasent as successful as something like this, most of our eastern states drivers wouldn't come over for the Perth event or even the SA event. So it doesn't benefit WA that much. This event was a pleasure to attend coming from over east and I hope it continues next year, this venue is by far the best in Australia it's not even close and it will attract more and more Australian drivers as the years go on as High Limit has signed a multi year deal.
@@knoxville1782 I agree with you, I bet it was a great show if you live in Perth or have the money to fly there. Australia is too small to have races scattered around the country. I know streaming is a big thing but IMO TV does not do Sprintcar racing justice, nothing beats being there.
I think early December could be a good option, could entice some more Americans who didn’t come due to wanting to spend Christmas back home and doesn’t clash with Tulsa shootout/chilli bowl, then the American drivers who want to stay for Speedweek could do
Very few drivers stayed to meet crowd at the NAPA event in Adelaide. Lots of crowd disappointed at that as well
Although not at this event, this time of the year is perfect to fly over from NZ, next year possibly.
I really enjoy this Chanel and the content is awesome. I have a question as I'm not up to date with a lot of the sprintcar specs. What is the major differences between American and Australian sprintcars ??😊
Steering wheel is on the left in US sprintcars...
We should all be more concerned about the lack of speedway facility in key demographics such as Brisbane and no plan to create a new one.
Toowoomba not close enough for you
Multiple things can be focused on at the same time
Actively shutting down plans for one actually..
Corbet offered land.. they declined and said they have no plans to build a speedway in the near future.. (speculation is the Olympics is taking precedent over a speedway) sucks hey..
@@CorbinRichards-d7e I'd like to think so but see no evidence of that ,,, prove me wrong
@@DylanStaceyRacing Cheers,,, But who is the THEY in your comment. And where was the land. ?? And of course,, any plan waiting on Gov to fund or build ... THEY hate speedway and ICE vehicles so if your They = Gov then its going to end up with nothing in this day and age
Quick question, is Ty Wolfgang any relation to Doug Wolfgang?
I had the pleasure of seeing him race down here in Australia, at the old Parramatta City Raceway, he was here with a very, very young Jac Hudenschild and I think either Jack Hewett or Steven Kinzer.
All a very long time ago now.
Anyway, Happy New Year 🍺
In my opinion I think high limit going to Australia was a good idea. For starters it gives us fans from the states to see drivers from Australia we never got a chance to see. Another positive is seeing the different tracks and different support divisions. I’m hoping to see super rods as a support division.
Super Rods are mainly a Victorian/Sth Australia division.
It's a great class and always put on great racing.
@ I’m guessing each territory in Australia has different support divisions? Like I saw a class that peaked my interest and that’s the super sedans
The current dates work for most West Australians, many people are on holidays between Christmas and New Year. February may increase the American driver count but may decrease the spectator count. Maybe the first weekend in March which is a public holiday in Western Australia.
good video, very imformative
Watched on Flo and was hoping this would be awesome, but night 1 seemed like lots of "smoke and mirrors" and not much racing. East coast Speedweek on the other hand has been awesome.
I was there nights 1 and 2 and it was nothing but racing the entire time
who gives a rats .... , it was fantastic racing , our local boys get to see the best from us. just a silly point of view .
High limit is a series. They came and put on a show like they do in the States. It's not like Knoxville, nowhere near it. Knoxville is Knoxville and nothings compares to it. This is the start to something big for Australians hopefully. It is not easy to get 10+ full time teams to travel all the across the world to race. Hopefully it gets that big.
Good question, but I would ask how many Australians invited High Limit drivers to come and run their cars? If you mentioned it in the video and I missed it, I apologize.
if this moved to a feb date then i would be able to make it but being over xmas i gotta work , that plus the $65 ticket price, merch , food and a hour drive each way makes it a expensive night for me , but a feb move would put my butt in a seat for sure
I don't see any "issue" is what it is. I think brad nailed it that it's not the American series it's the international arm of it.
Dipping their toes in the water to gauge reaction etc and get better next time. Must say their marketing machine is on song and the commentators are on point Not to be negative but Aus commentators could take take some points from these guys they are always talking about the drivers sponsors. Just saying…
This was never billed at a Kabota High Limit racing series event. I think the High Limit brand and Kabota High Limit series are two different things. Anyone who expected all those drivers was kidding themselves.
Support Australian series first
I went night 2 and loved it. I only went coz Larson was racing and the only thing that disappointed me was the Williamson fans blowing those stupid horns constantly. I understand they think it’s cool to do when he drives by, but when you’ve paid $130 for two tickets, it ruins the experience to have these horns blowing constantly right in you ear.
Well I’m a regular at the speedway, here and in premier speedway, and I was disappointed to see racing, replaced with entertainment, only seven races the sprint cars, and half the field only had two races for the night, racing replaced with drawers, spinning wheels, and loud cars in the middle, format not good
How do you not count jmac? He was full time high limit in 24
i saw a great car count and racing, so they did a go job.
Not February... racing in February means Florida... and not just Daytona (NASCAR Speedweek), Volusia (DirtCar Nationals), & New Smyrna (World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, including the NASCAR Modified opener)... USAC starts their season in Ocala before joining DirtCar Nats (the races at East Bay seem to be lost rather than relocated, which is disappointing)
Only 1 full time high limit guy ??? I’m pretty sure McFadden and Cory eliason both ran full time also
Wrong time of the year.
I would agree if you want better Australian divers 3 of the best where all in SA last night
If you do February, you lose the main draw and reason for going to Australia, cause Larson’s cup season starts
Instead of making comments enjoy the weekend why because we have the venue it’s about building it into a international series say Perth ,warrambowl,Sydney when they get there act together then new zealand with minimum Perth 2 drivers to travel because travelling is expensive so it can grow if travel is covered bring Western Australia and South Australia drivers to nz build a big series
Febuary would work cuz woo is in florida nascar starts im florida ect
I’ll be completely honest I didn’t watch it as I had to pay a Flo subscription. Should’ve had it on 7plus
It was an American sanctioned event.Flo costs around me 200 aud for the yr.You can then watch the whole high limit season and more.Cheap entertainment
They actually showed to the end of qualifying for free and then cut it off. Highlights of the feature appear within a day as well.
CHANGE THE DATE, don't divide the country at the biggest time of the year for Australian sprintcar racing, just silly running it on the same week as Speedweek on the east coast...
Move to the Place for Pace, Avalon Raceway Geelong in February. Perth is too far away.
No track in Australia can compete with the Motorplex, as someone from VIC I can assure you this is the only track/facility that can grow this event
Ipick callum for nite 2
Whats the difference whats high limit
@@therealbanksea
A series
16 series regulars and only 1 full timer is there…. I like the thought but was expecting a whole lot more if they were going to call it high limit.
February wouldn’t work for Americans at all.
@@keystoneroots
Rico and Macedo missed due to injury.
@ Macedo wasn’t a full timer? And yes I’m aware, regardless are they there?
Your hat is backwards.
I would say you would have had a better or just as good a field at the mount I did think why did more good divers not go for the better prize money at Perth I would say SA has had 3 great nights of racing with probably 3 of Australian best divers in veal hallett McHugh if they could have got some more USA divers like gravel or haudenschild and Carson not being there did not help but people went
The mount is great but can't hold an event this big.Can only be perth premier or Sydney
@ true
Yeah nah no lol