TORC off road racing club

30/06/2026

Last weekend we had our second working bee for the year and it was a huge success. We had a great turnout, and everyone got stuck into the work early on that really made a big difference by the end of the day.
The tyre walls on four corners were ripped out then dirt recovered from them, and then the recently acquired traffic barriers were all installed. This is bloody hard work, and we’re very grateful for everyone that was involved in this hard labour-intensive task.
More track work was also completed, with drainage, track widening and grading carried out.
Trev also had a crew cutting down and reclaiming growth around the track, then carrying out burn offs.
The recovery dolly also received some modifications from Rod to make it more user friendly.
We’d like to acknowledge three members that haven't been round the club for very long that made a massive difference on the weekend.
Firstly, Garry Millet for his generosity in providing an 8tonne excavator along with Ryan operating it, a bobcat with the 4 in 1 blade and articulating loader that Garry operated all day.
You made a huge difference to how much we were able to achieve on the weekend Garry! Thank you very much mate.
Dwight Cheesman also put in a huge effort providing his 1 tonne excavator for the weekend and was onsite at 12 noon Friday pulling out tyres then as the weekend progressed got stuck into drainage around the track with the little 1 tonner kept busy till late Sunday afternoon. Great work Cheesy! Thanks mate
We’d also like to acknowledge Geoff Blackwood for operating the telehandler that Danny Caelli generously provided. Geoff also picked up a heap of pipes for us on the way Saturday morning. He kept that machine very busy all day and also made a massive difference in how much we were able to achieve on Saturday. Thank you very much Geoff and Danny!
Also, thanks to all these legends! as we mentioned before this weekend was hard yakka and you all put in a huge effort for our club!
Tyre walls, Barriers- Garry Millet, Dwight Cheesman, Brian Mckenna, Peter Richards, Geoff Blackwood, Mel Smith, Stevie B, Mick Evans
Saplings, Burn piles- Trev Taylor, Jason Warren, Andrew Doyle, Mel Smith, Peter Richards, Rod Meager, Leigh Jones
Track work, Drainage- Andy Alford, Garry Millet, Ryan, Cheesy
Barby- Jude, Mel
Recovery Dolly, Triton mods-Rod Meager, Peter Richards

Remember we have our only enduro event for the year coming up at Krusic's ride park in Sale on the 8/9th of August so get those machines ready!

22/06/2026

We have a working bee on this weekend Saturday the 27th up at our home track at Rollinson Reserve, Kyneton.
If you are interested in getting involved in the club or would like to lend a hand, come up and meet some members. A Bbq lunch will be provided.
Thanks, Caitlyn, for these great shots!

12/06/2026

TORC off road racing club would like to congratulate Trevor Taylor and Vaughn Hogan on completing the Finke this year in car #648.
In what was one of the roughest Finkes in recent memory just finishing was a great achievement and car #648 came in 26th in class!
This was Trev’s 18th Finke and Vaughn’s last time competing in the desert race!
From all the Torc crew well done to you both!
Here’s a couple of pics with them receiving their Bull Spikes at the presentation night

06/06/2026

More from the May meeting at Rollinson Reserve, Kyneton

05/06/2026

Some more pics from last month.
We have club legend Trevor Taylor competing in the Finke desert race this weekend.
He's navigating for Vaughn Hogan in car #648.
Good luck to you both and all the Torc crew will be rooting for you!

01/06/2026

We had a really good turnout at our May Event with lots of close and competitive racing all day!
Thanks for the great pic's, Caitlyn

28/05/2026

Last weekend we had Rd3 up at our home track.
Conditions were quite good but a little colder as we get closer to winter.
The test and tune session kicked off at midday, and thanks to the recent rainfall in Kyneton the water truck only needed to make a single circuit to manage the dust, highlighting just how much moisture the track had retained.
The pits were full with a lot of machines rotating all afternoon, some notable mentions was the new and very nicely built #38 machine off Michael Barron. Geoff Blackwood has recently purchased Danny Caelli's Blackbird powered Barracuda.
The #18 Razorback of Jason Warren made its first appearance for 2026, Bradley Mckenna was behind the wheel of #51 getting some seat time and Mick Evans had the #69 out as well.
It was fantastic to see so many people camping out at the track on Saturday night and was a great atmosphere around the club.

The competitors for limited on Sunday were, Leigh Jones, Bradley Mckenna, Andrew Doyle, Steve Beninati, Mick Evans, Dave Taylor, Jason Warren, Geoff Blackwood and Rod Kilby

The days results
#13 Leigh Jones 50
#42 Steve B 42
#6 Dave Taylor 38

Championship Standings
#95 Steve B 165
#76 Andrew/Thommo Doyle 101
#13 Leigh Jones 84
#96 Rod Meager 72
#52 Rod Kilby 56
#77 Troy Stevens 54
#6 Dave Taylor 38
#18 Jason Warren 23
#51 Bradley Mckenna 14
#63 Mick Thomas 14
#69 Mick Evans 10

Competitors for unlimited were Peter Richards, Jamie Baensch, Andrew Taylor, Brian Mckenna, Michael Barron and Craig Todd

The days results
#20 Peter Richards 54
#10 Jamie Baensch 42
#23 Andrew Taylor 38
#33 Craig Todd 38

Championship standings
#20 Peter Richards 182
#33 Craig Todd 170
#41 Mark Occhipinti 104
#10 Lachie/Jamie Baensch 82
#51 Brian Mckenna 73
#23 Andrew Taylor 38
#13 Dave Trace 22
#38 Michael Barron

We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Jason Warren for his massive effort transporting all the traffic barriers to the track. With out you putting up your hand to do this it would've been a nightmare to organise not to mention the large expense to the club. Thanks, mate!
Also, thanks to all these legends for giving up their time to help out on the weekend!
Andrew Doyle/Michael Barron-Clerk of course
Mel Smith/Michael Barron-Race control/Mylaps/Speedhive
Pits/Raceiver-Dwight Cheesman, Michael Barron
Peter Richards/Rod Kilby/Kathy Harmey/Mel Smith-Set up and Pack up(thanks to the many others that helped out with this as well)
Andy Alford-Water Truck
Troy Stevens/Ian Frost/Garry Millet/Thommo Doyle/Rod Meager/Andy Alford-Flag Marshalls/Race recovery
Mel Smith/Kathy Harmey-Canteen
Caitlyn Quinn-Photos

The Avoca meeting has unfortunately been cancelled, instead we will be having a working bee on the 27th of June, if you are available to help it would be greatly appreciated.
The Sale 100 at Krusics ride park has been moved forward to August the 8th/9th.
This is an awesome event so hope to see you all there!

24/05/2026

Today's results are up on speed hive!

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19/05/2026

Our May event is this weekend!
Test and tune from 12-5 and Racing from 10 on Sunday!
Here's the last of the photos from last the meeting sponsored by "Fusion Metal Craft" thanks again for your support

16/05/2026

Some more from last months "Fusion Metal Craft" meeting