Behind every sidecar outfit in Australian speedway is a story of grit, family, and community support. For Mordaunt Racing, their #95 sidecar isn't just a race bike—it's a tribute to young fans, an homage to speedway legends and a dream in the making.
A Journey Built on Dirt & Loyalty
Speedway runs deep in Australia, but the road back to the handlebars wasn't a straight line for Mordaunt Racing. After a brief stint in junior sidecars as a teenager, life took a detour into district cricket before the siren call of speedway drew him right back onto the dirt.
The spark was reignited by family friends Anthony Puddy, Dan Puddy and Luke Puddy, where he spent seasons learning the ropes swinging as a passenger. But eventually, it was time to step up and take control of the handlebars.
"Justin Plaisted has played a big role in where I am today," Mordaunt shared. "The time he has given up to point me in the right direction and get my bike on the track—I just can't thank him enough."
The Weapon & Lightning McQueen #95
To mount a serious charge, Mordaunt Racing stepped up their machinery, securing a 2016 Yamaha R1 Crossplane engine housed in a Mick Headland Weapon frame.
While the engine packs serious heat, it’s the iconic livery that turns heads in the pits. Painted in bright red as a tribute to Pixar’s Lightning McQueen, the #95 outfit has become an instant hit with the youngest speedway fans.
"My son Henley absolutely loves Lightning McQueen and when the opportunity came to take #95, it was a given that I ran the Lightning McQueen look. The kids love it and it brings them into the sport. We need more injection of young kids into it."
New Passenger & Eyeing Gillman Speedway
With previous passenger Peter stepping aside due to work commitments, a new era begins in the sidecar. Blake Stubbington will be jumping onto the back to swing for Mordaunt Racing as they gear up for their next big outing at Gillman Speedway on October 24th.
Navigating the financial realities of modern speedway isn't easy, but keeping a realistic mindset and having the right crew makes all the difference.
"Last season was my first time back on the bars since I was a kid, so the goal was to just get through every meeting, take it race by race, and the results are a bonus," he explained.
"The sport isn't what it was 20 years ago—it’s costing more and more each year to get the bike on the track. I’m thankful I have some good people in my corner to help me through each meeting."
Source photos and follow Mordaunt Racing #95 Facebook page.
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