Sport
23 January, 2026
Life memberships for Gillin’s
A LIFETIME of commitment and love for all things motorsport has seen Christopher Gillin and dad Ashley rewarded with life memberships of Premier Speedway.
The pair, who continue to lead the way in promoting awareness (and raising funds) for Muscular Dystrophy, were taken by surprise last weekend when presented with their awards track side by club officials.
A break in the on-track program on Sunday night saw club officials approach the pair – seated in their usual preferred spot at the foot of the grandstand – and present them with their framed certificates and other club memorabilia, much to the loud applause of the crowd.
“These are two very deserving recipients who will forever have their names on the wall at Premier Speedway,” a club spokesperson said.
Speaking to media after the event, a thrilled Christopher said he had absolutely no idea what was going on when driver Tim Rankin pulled up the two-seater Sprintcar at the fence in front of the grandstand.
“I quickly realised something was up when I had a camera in my face and Millsy (David Mills) started talking to me,” Christopher said.
“Dad and myself were taken by complete surprise. I still can’t believe the words life members of Premier Speedway are now associated with our names.”
Christopher said the Allansford track had provided him with so many memories over the years – with last weekend’s presentation “perhaps the best yet”
“We are both extremely proud of this honour,” he said.
Christopher and dad Ashley will no doubt be trackside tonight (Friday) and over the entire three nights of this weekend’s Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.
The three-day Sprintcar showdown will once again attract huge crowds to Premier, with local, interstate and overseas drivers and teams all eager to take out the 2026 Classic title – and the prizemoney on offer.
As in past years, tickets will sell out quick so make sure you head to the Premier Speedway website to book yours.
