Hignett Returns To NSSS
19/11/08…NASR/ASCF Media Release
Brett Hignett has been a regular on the NSW Super Sedan scene for many years and recent seasons have seen the Narromine-based speedster emerge as a genuine contender at major blue ribbon and championship events around Australia. After being forced to miss the 2007/2008 series following an early season crash, Hignett is back amongst the contracted driver line-up 2008/2009 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series.
Having started his speedway career as a 16-year-old in Division 3 Sedans, Hignett has spent more than 15 years in dirt track competition, including 10 years in the Super Sedan ranks. During this time he has accumulated more than 20 feature race wins at various tracks throughout New South Wales. One standout moment took place at Dubbo Speedway during the 2003/2004 season when he stormed to victory after qualifying on the front row alongside three-time Australian champion Ron Pyne. Hignett has won Club Championships at both Dubbo and Gilgandra and has accrued an impressive record of success since the inception of the New South Wales Super Sedan Series. The 2004/2005 season saw Hignett finish fourth in the New South Wales Super Sedan Championship at Gilgandra
In addition to his performances at regional NSW venues, Hignett has also made regular trips interstate to contest blue ribbon events. During the 2005/2006 Australian Super Sedan Championship at Toowoomba’s Charlton Raceway, Hignett finished inside the top ten, an excellent performance that propelled him into the national consciousness.
Hignett contested the 2006/2007 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series, collecting three top-ten results on the way to finishing 13th overall in the championship. Plans to chase the series again in 2007/2008 were curtailed following a serious crash that destroyed his ex-Darren Kane Mazda RX8 and left him on the sidelines for the remainder of the season.
This season, Hignett returns to NSSS competition aboard a brand new Dodge Avenger from Matt Pascoe’s Sweet workshop and he will be looking to make amends. In his first outing aboard his new mount, Hignett finished in second spot behind fellow NSSS pilot Tony Barklimore in the opening round of the New South Wales Super Sedan Series. Last night at Gilgandra Speedway, Hignett went one better and blitzed the field to win round two of the series in a perfect warm-up for his NSSS campaign.
With a wealth of experience, strong form and a determination to overcome the challenges await is such a gruelling schedule, Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF) and the National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR) are very pleased to confirm Brett Hignett as a contracted driver in the 2008/2009 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series.
For the latest news and series information, visit the official series website at www.nationalsupersedanseries.com
Brett Hignett NSW #76
Age: 33
Resides: Narromine
Car Type: Dodge Avenger
Sponsors: Macquarie Ground Spray, Liberty Speed Race Engines, Andonbel Alpacas
The 2008/2009 Carline Mufflers National Super Sedan Series is proudly supported by the following sponsors:
Carline Mufflers, Bergmeier Engineering, American Racer Tyres, Shock Doctor, Oval Express Magazine, Art by Mickey, National Association of Speedway Racing (NASR), Speedway Sedans Australia (ASCF)
