Phoenix The Flaggie

29/05/2026

Check out this awesome explanation from Dave one of our Medical Officers, Involving a red flag incident at the last Speedbowl event.

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29/05/2026

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29/05/2026

🚨1 WEEK ALERT! 🚨

The BIGGEST weekend of the year is almost here😁

The 2026 Jettco Developments POWRi Nationals, presented by Muswellbrook & Lancaster Ford hits The Bowl on June 5th, 6th & 7th with 3 huge nights of action featuring Australia’s best Microsprints, fireworks, demolition derby chaos and the ultimate Saturday night pit party featuring Dtuned LIVE.

KIDS UNDER 10 ARE FREE all weekend.

Whether you’re a hardcore race fan or just looking for an awesome family weekend out, here’s everything you need to know before heading trackside.

2026 POWRi NATIONALS FAQ – June 5th, 6th & 7th

WHAT TIME DOES IT START?
Friday night practice runs from 6pm until 9pm.

Saturday & Sunday spectator gates open at 12pm, with racing from approximately 2.30pm.

Race cars will be on track prior to racing for warm up sessions only.

We strongly suggest not leaving your arrival until the last minute, especially on Sunday. Sorry guys, we cannot allow entry before the advertised gate opening times.

WHAT TIME WILL IT FINISH?
We aim to have racing completed by approximately 8.30pm both nights, however this is only a guide and may change depending on racing conditions and event delays.

IS IT LOUD?
YES… very loud.
The action is close, fast and right in your face. If you have young kids or anyone sensitive to loud noise, we strongly recommend bringing hearing protection to keep them comfortable throughout the event.

CAN DIRT COME OVER THE FENCE?
Absolutely.
It’s not uncommon for a bit of clay to find its way into the crowd during racing. It’s all part of the experience and generally not a major issue, but an old pair of glasses or sunglasses in your bag is never a bad idea.

WHEN IS THE PIT PARTY?
Dtuned will perform LIVE after racing on Saturday night at the bike track area.
The Methanol Moonshine pit party is open to anyone who has purchased a speedway ticket for Saturday night.
Please remember this is a family friendly venue. BYO is allowed, but NO GLASS and please drink responsibly.

WHEN IS THE DEMOLITION DERBY?
The True Blue Painting & Lawn Services Demolition Derby will take place at the completion of racing on Sunday night.

Yes, it will absolutely destroy the track and create a massive mess… but not before you experience one HUGE night of open wheel racing action first.

WHEN ARE THE FIREWORKS?
The AMI Auto Electrical fireworks display by Upper Hunter Fireworks will also take place on Sunday evening.
We cannot give an exact time for the fireworks as this depends on the race program.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Our ground crew constantly monitor both the venue and weather forecasts leading into the event.
If we believe the event cannot proceed safely or fairly, a decision will be made and announced via the POWRi Racing Australia page.
This is a massive call that impacts competitors, teams, fans, vendors and volunteers, so please trust us to make the right decision.

HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?
All tickets are available at the gate each day. EFTPOS and cash are both accepted.

Friday June 5
FREE spectator entry

Saturday June 6
Adults $20
Aged Pensioners $15
Students 10–16 $10
Kids Under 10 FREE
All Saturday ticket holders are welcome at the Methanol Moonshine Pit Party featuring DTUNED LIVE.

Sunday June 7
Adults $30
Aged Pensioners $25
Students 10–16 $15
Kids Under 10 FREE

CAN WE GO INTO THE PITS?
Pit access is NOT included with a general admission ticket.
Pit passes can be purchased at the gate on arrival for $40, which includes your event entry.
ZERO alcohol is permitted in the pits and enclosed shoes MUST be worn at all times.
At the completion of racing each night, spectators are welcome and encouraged to visit the pit area. It’s a great chance to meet drivers, check out the race cars and grab some cool photos with the kids.

WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?
Please pack warm clothes because it gets seriously cold once the sun goes down.

We also recommend:
*Camping chairs
* Blankets or tarps
* Appropriate footwear
* Hearing protection for kids
* Sunscreen and hats for daytime viewing

WILL THERE BE FOOD AVAILABLE?
Absolutely.

Our awesome Speedbowl regular food vendors will be trackside all weekend, including:
Lou Lou’s snack shack
Besom Mobile Cafe
And yes… Lou Lou’s still has the best Dagwood Dogs in the country, possibly the world!!!

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD?
Yes, no problems at all.
We do ask that where possible you support our food vendors, as these guys support us every single event..

IS BYO ALLOWED?
Yes, BYO is allowed.
However STRICTLY NO GLASS is permitted into the venue. Anyone caught with glass will be asked to leave immediately.
Please also remember this is a family friendly venue, so drink responsibly and in moderation.

WILL THERE BE A LIVE STREAM?
YES.

The team from What's On Speedway TV will be trackside all weekend covering the action live via the What’s On Speedway TV app.
Please be careful of fake streaming links and scam pages.

WILL THERE BE MERCHANDISE?
Yes.
A range of official Nationals and POWRi Racing Australia merchandise will be available trackside, including:
*Shirts
* Hoodies
* Beanies
The team from Wide Open Clothing Co will also be trackside all weekend with their fully stocked merchandise trailer.

DO YOU HAVE DISABLED FACILITIES?
Yes.
We do have disabled parking and restroom facilities available at the venue.
Please note disabled parking spots are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

See you trackside🏁

POWRi
POWRi Racing Australia
Australian Autosport Alliance (AASA)
Jettco Developments
Muswellbrook Ford
Lancaster Ford
Hi-Tec Oils Pty Ltd
AMI Auto Electrical
Brett's Maintenance and Welding
Methanol Moonshine
KrankHouse
GNT Racewear
Fwordspeedshop
Upper Hunter Fireworks
Dtuned
ZP Images
Phoenix The Flaggie

24/05/2026

So close to hitting our goal!

HELP US HIT 500 FOLLOWERS BY THE JUNE LONG WEEKEND! 🎉

Our page has been growing quickly this year and today it turns 1 year old, so we’ve set a goal:

500 Facebook followers
150 Instagram followers

We’d love to reach those milestones by the June Long Weekend!

If you love speedway racing, this page is for you. We share behind the scenes content you normally don’t get to see, including:

Flagstand POV’s from race night
My journey through the sport
Track preparation and race management
Officials training and behind the scenes work
Race day moments from the infield and pit areas
What it takes to run a race meeting
And so much more from officials!

If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, give the page a follow and help us reach the goal!

Follow us on Instagram:
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Follow us on Facebook:
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A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the page for 1 year today. We’re excited to keep growing and show even more of what happens behind the scenes at Race events.

So like, share and follow along!

Phoenix & the Team at Lake Liddell Speedbowl

24/05/2026

MEET THE TEAM – PHOENIX

Name: Phoenix Walton
Position: Starter
Year Joined: 2020
Favourite Race Class: N/A

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹?
I’ve always dreamed of becoming a Flagman ever since I started racing karts. Racing was fun, but being behind the scenes and having the best seat in the house sounded better to me. Especially at the former Parramatta Speedway, I loved watching the Flagman and even waving flags on the hill.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲?
Working with a great group of people and doing it alongside my dad. And the amazing smiles of the drivers and officials.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? 𝗜𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?
I’ve raced karts socially since I was 5. That’s also where I first ever picked up a flag at the same age when we would hire a kart track. Then In 2020 I joined Lake Liddell as a pit gate operator, then progressed to flags in 2023 once I was old enough to be on the infield. And haven’t looked back since!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲?
Being the link between race control and drivers on the track, especially when enforcing decisions. It can be tough when drivers are very very frustrated and your the one delivering a on track message. There is also a lot of pressure and am constantly communicating to other officials and event management, helping with decision’s, countering laps, lead cars and staying focused in every single race and not getting caught watching awesome moves that POWRi Racing Australia drivers make, while ensuring my personal safety is good too.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲?
A lot of people think my job is just waving flags but it’s a lot more than that… I assist the safety team during incidents, I manage the venues radio communication equipment, I lap count/watch lead cars, I look for debris and incidents, and so much more, while in the best seat in the house!

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺?
Everyone shows up with a smile and usually goes home with one too. It’s an amazing team to be part of, and there are always plenty of laughs at every event especially at the end, and everyone enjoys the company of one another.

Bonus:
I can’t thank David, Mitch and Ged enough for the opportunities and support along the way. And all my family and mates.

Meet the team, a series by Phoenix The Flaggie.

20/05/2026

Big things to come! 🏁

Krank House Designs

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19/05/2026

PTF MERCH ORDERS CLOSE 7PM TONIGHT

FINAL HOURS. NO RE-PRINTS.

Just $40! - To support Phoenix The Flaggie

ORDER HERE: https://phoenix-the-flaggie.square.site
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19/05/2026

ALL G-STRINGS AND TRAINING BRA’S SOLD OUT, Thank you to Joel!

Final 24 Hours until 2026 PTF Merch closes, get your limited edition shirt now to support Phoenix The Flaggie

Krank House Designs

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙓 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙁𝙇𝘼𝙂𝙂𝙄𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙃 & 𝙁𝙇𝘼𝙂 𝙍𝘼𝙁𝙁𝙇𝙀

PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN
https://phoenix-the-flaggie.square.site

After a lot of time behind the scenes, this year’s range is ready!

Big thanks to Matt from Krank House Designs for putting the design together and printing this year’s range, he reckons this is his best shirt design yet, and I’m proud to use it.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Orders close: 20 May 2026
Collection: 2026 POWRi Nationals Weekend
Shipping: Available Australia-wide after June 7.
Payment: Secure online ordering via Square
Prefer cash? Send us a message and we’ll sort it out.

HOW TO ORDER ON https://phoenix-the-flaggie.square.site :
Head to the website, choose what you want, add to cart, and check out — simple as that.

This is a limited run, made to order — once orders close, there will be no extras. The little profit these make goes towards expanding the page and new flagging equipment for race nights!
2026 PTF PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! 🏁

17/05/2026

Its getting closer and closer...............

DEMOLITION DERBY - KIDS ARE FREE 😁

2026 POWRI NATIONALS FAQ – June 5th, 6th & 7th

What time does it start?
Both Saturday & Sunday spectator gates will open at 12pm with racing from 2.30pm. Cars will be on track before 2.30pm for their warm up sessions only,
We would suggest not leaving it until the last minute to arrive, especially on Sunday (sorry, we can’t let you in earlier than the advertised opening times)

What time will it finish?
We will aim to have all events finished by 8.30pm both nights however this can change and is only a rough guide.

When is the Methanol Moonshine Pit Party on?
Dtuned will perform LIVE after racing is completed on Saturday night, we plan to have the party at the Bike track, and remind everyone that it is only open to anyone who has purchased a speedway ticket.

When will the True Blue Painting & Lawn Services Demolition Derby run?
The demolition derby will run at the completion of all racing on Sunday evening, it will make a BIG mess that will take hours to clean up, but you will get to experience a HUGE night of open wheel racing action before the derby starts.

When will the AMI Auto Electrical fireworks show be on?
The Upper Hunter Fireworks display will also take place during the event on Sunday evening, we can’t give you an exact time for this, but it will be a great show

What if it rains?
Our ground staff are constantly monitoring the venue and the ever changing weather forecasts, if we feel that the event cannot proceed, a decision will be made and announced via this page.
This is a HUGE decision that impacts many people, so please trust us to make the right call.

How much is it?
Friday June 5th
FREE SPECTATOR ENTRY

Saturday June 6th
Adults $20
Aged Pensioners $15
Students 10–16 $10
Kids Under 10 FREE
(All Saturday ticket holders will be welcome at the Methanol Moonshine Pit Party, featuring Dtuned LIVE)

Sunday June 7th
Adults $30
Aged Pensioners $25
Students 10–16 $15
Kids Under 10 FREE
Can we go into the pits?
Pit entry is NOT ALLOWED on a general admission ticket, anyone wishing to purchase a pit pass, please do so when arriving to the ticket box on the day, these are $40 including your general entry.
**ZERO alcohol in the pits, and enclosed shoes MUST be worn**
We welcome and encourage spectators to visit the pit area at the COMPLETION of the nights racing, this is a great opportunity to meet the drivers and sit the kids in the racing cars for some cool photos!!

What should we pack?
PLEASE PACK WARM CLOTHES🥶
We also recommend camping chairs, blankets or tarps to sit on & warm clothes for when the sun goes down. Please also wear appropriate clothing and footwear to the venue. Hearing protection for kids is recommended.

Will there be food available?
Yes, all your favorite race track foods will be available from our Speedbowl regulars🍟🍔☕
Lou Lou’s snack shack
Besom Mobile Cafe

Can we pack our own food?
Yes, this is perfectly fine, but please try to support our food vendors where possible, these guys support us by showing up each week, win lose or draw.

Is BYO allowed?
Yes, BYO is allowed, however NO GLASS is to be brought into the venue. Anyone caught with glass will be asked to leave without warning.
Please also keep in mind this is a family friendly venue so please drink responsibly and in moderation!!!(we can't stress this enough)

Will there be a live stream?
YES, the team from What's On Speedway TV will be trackside both nights to cover all the action. Do not get scammed by a fake link!!!

Do you have merchandise available?
Yes, a limited amount of Nationals & POWRi Racing Australia merchandise will be available for purchase at the track, including Shirt, Hoodies, & Beanies

The crew from Wide Open Clothing Co will also be trackside across the weekend with their fully stocked merchandise trailer.

POWRi Racing Australia
Australian Autosport Alliance (AASA)
Jettco Developments
Muswellbrook Ford
Lancaster Ford
Hi-Tec Oils Pty Ltd
True Blue Painting & Lawn Services
AMI Auto Electrical
Brett's Maintenance and Welding
ZP Images
What's On Speedway TV

17/05/2026

LIMITED EDITION 2026 PTF MERCH

𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩!

Final call to get your PTF merch for 2026!

There will be NO extra stock at Nationals and once orders close, that’s it.

If you’ve been thinking about grabbing one, now’s the time before final numbers are sent to Krank House Designs!

ORDER HERE: https://phoenix-the-flaggie.square.site
OR MESSAGE THE PAGE