PORTLAND driver Sue Healey is living proof of the inaccuracy of the old “women are bad drivers” stereotype.
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Healey goes into Saturday’s second round of the NSW Fast Fours Series in second place in the four-cylinder modified super sedans division.
She trails narrowly from her husband Ray.
The Healeys are just two of some of the state’s best speedway drivers converging on Cullen Bullen Raceway on Saturday, and despite the family ties, Sue said the rivalry is friendly.
“We do have a bit of a argy-bargy, but no one ends up sleeping on the couch,” she laughed.
“Whatever happens this weekend happens. It’s tough to pass at Cullen, and there’s 14 cars in this division. This weekend will be about keeping the pace, and staying out of trouble.”
The best drivers from the central west, Sydney, the ACT and the south coast will compete in a number of different events over 11 divisions, including Canberra’s Jason Essai who leads the four-cylinder standard super sedans division going into the meet.
Healey said the track is in perfect condition, and she expects a huge day of racing on Saturday.
“The track is as close to perfect as we could have hoped,” she said.
Cullen Bullen spokesperson Les Taylor said the crowd was in for a treat, calling the competition “the action attraction of the central west”.
“We’ve got one hell of an open wheeler program,” Taylor said.
“The tiny little go karts [race] in four categories; standard, modified, outlaws and the shifters.
“The tin top stock cars are also contesting the yearly point score over four heats.”
Full canteen facilities are available at Cullen Bullen Raceway, and spectators are reminded children must be supervised at all times.
Racing gets underway at 4pm.
matthew.findlay@fairfaxmedia.com.au
