In honour of Speedcar Superstar and legend Michael Figliomeni, A Tribute Race is to be held at the Perth Motorplex on the opening meeting  of each season.

The massive event which is being put together by the Figliomeni family is proudly sponsored by DI CANDILO STEEL CITY, LF PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, & UNIQUE METAL WORKS is expected to bring the cream of Australia’s best Speedcar drivers to the Motorplex to battle it out for honours.

 The prize pool will be simply awesome with a whopping $12,000 up for first place along with a trophy & specially made scale model of Michaels #34. A further specially made Perpetual trophy will be inscribed and retained at the Motorplex on display. Second and Third place will also receive some serious money with the cash prize pool continuing down the field.

2^nd to receive $3000 & a Trophy (both 2^nd and 3^rd place are sponsored by WASDA)

3^rd to receive $2000 & a Trophy

4^th to receive normal feature prize money

5^th to receive normal feature prize money

6^th to receive normal feature prize money

And so on…

 “We have tried to make it attractive to drivers across Australia as we want as many cars as possible to run in this meeting, the sponsors have been fantastic in their support and as something special we are currently having a scale model of Michaels car being made in New Zealand” said Michaels father Frank Figliomeni.

 The race format will consist of qualifying heats plus an A main feature comprising of no less than 20 laps with a maximum of 34 (laps still to be confirmed).

“We want this to grow and become one of the biggest races on the Australian Speedcar calendar we have a number of ideas in the pipeline at the moment to help promote the meeting” said Stephen Figliomeni.

 This is a WASDA sanctioned event and we thank them for their support.

Any enquires maybe be directed to the following: 

• Frank Figliomeni                     0418 951 615
• Gavin Migro                           0413 441 444
• Mel Fleming WASDA                0400 028 673

 The Figliomeni Family would like to thank all sponsors and wish all competitors’ good luck and thankyou for your support.

 PLEASE NOTE: The Friday night prior to the event a benefit night will be held for MIKE FIGLIOMENI FAMILY’S SUPPORT.  The evening will be held at Stirling Football club. Delawney Street, Balcatta.

This will be a huge night including food and a gala auction of famous memorabilia from top sporting identities eg equipment, car parts etc  

Details of this event will be advertised. Tickets will be available at $50.00 each by contacting the following people: 

• Stephen Figliomeni                    0437 788 918
• Frank Figliomeni                    0418 951 615
• Frank Figliomeni Jnr              0417 993 215

Any email enquires about the events contact:

• steve@uniquemetalworks.net
• ffig@westnet.com.au
• speedsportmedia@optus.com.au

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Darren Sutton