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18 February, 2026
Stewart to lead Premier Speedway
PREMIER Speedway has today announced the appointment of current club president Rikki Stewart as general manager.
Mr Stewart’s appointment was endorsed by the club's board of management at a meeting last week.
Vice-president Geoff Rounds said Stewart had impressed over the past six months in his role as president and interim general manager (while also juggling a full-time job).
“Rik has done a phenomenal job given the fact he has worn so many hats; he has taken the role with both hands and performed well and truly above expectations,” Rounds said.
“His passion for the club and the sport has really been on show and we are so pleased to officially appoint him as the new GM.”
Since Michael Parry’s resignation from the role last year, it is believed Premier Speedway had advertised Australia-wide for many months, attracting “a number of applications.”
The 35 year-old becomes the 10th general manager/racing director and the fourth full-time manager of Premier Speedway.
“I’m honoured and proud to be in this position, this is a lifelong dream for me and to have the support of the board to perform the role, I am thrilled,” Mr Stewart said.
“My entire life has revolved around speedway and in particular this club; these positions don’t come along every day so I will make the most of my opportunity and perform at the best of my ability to keep moving our club forward.”
Mr Stewart has been on the board since 2018 and took over as club president in September 2025.
He was also the president at Mid-Western Speedway in Darlington at the age of 22 for four seasons.
He has been on numerous committees and coached football for a number of years.
Stewart, who has also raced Speedway Sedans and Wingless Sprints, has a good variety of experience when it comes to the role.
“I have had experience as a driver, spectator, board member, track curator and now as a manager,” he said.
“This range of experience will assist me in my duties moving forward as I have seen it in many aspects of the sport.
“I’m thrilled to lead this club with so many years of history and so many good people who have built it to what it is today. I am looking forward to the challenge and I’m excited for what the future holds for Premier Speedway.”
Mr Stewart recently announced an increase in prize money for the Flying Horse Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.
The winner of the 2027 Classic will pocket $75,000 and the winner of the 2028 Classic will take home a whopping $100,000.
“There’s such exciting times ahead for our club, we are taking it to the next level.”
Mr Stewart will commence the role full-time on April 20.
