Gates Sidecar Cup is back at Olympic Park Speedway this Sunday night

Photo Credit - Glenn Milne


If you love your sport with a bit of grit, noise and energy — clear your Sunday. The Gates Sidecar Cup is back at Mildura’s Olympic Park Speedway on Sunday 25 January 2026, and it’s shaping up as a ripping way to kick off a big sidecar run through the next few months at the track. 

Fresh off a huge Jason Lyons Solo Trophy night (with local Red Cliffs rider Jaimon Lidsey taking the win), the club’s spotlight now swings straight onto sidecars — and word is this one has drawn a large field.





What’s happening?

The Gates Sidecar Cup is exactly what it sounds like: Australia’s best sidecar teams going at it under lights at Olympic Park. It’s fast, physical, and a totally different vibe to solos. Two-person teams (rider + passenger) working as one, sliding hard and hunting drive off the turns. 

And if you’ve never seen sidecars at Olympic Park before… you’re in for a treat. The passenger isn’t just along for the ride, they’re moving all over the outfit to keep it planted and firing. It’s equal parts skill and bravery.


Date, time, location

  • When: Sunday 25 January 2026 

  • Times: Gates open 5pm

  • Where: Olympic Park Speedway / Mildura Motorcycle Club






Who’s lining up?

It's a stacked field, including former Australian Champions Justin Plaisted and Trent Headland being among the headline names to watch. 

Here's the full list of nominations so far..

• Zac Campbell / Jason Williams
• Mick Farrell / Brett Towns
• Shane Rudloff / Jake Doyle
• Byren Gates / Damian Egan
• Mark Radford / Chris Basham
• Tyler Moon / Adam Lovell
• Bart Stephens / Nick O’Brien
• Shane Hudson / Jack Spear
• Kym Menadue / Shane Dolan
• Max Howse / Riley Commons
• Brian Silvy / Glen Zaworski
• Nate Headland / Harry Hearne
• Josh Pascoe / Dale Knights
• Matt Binns / Jake Armstrong
• Justin Plaisted / Brian Anthony
• Trent Headland / Jaxon Raynor
• Taylor Green / Callum Innes
• Scott Morris / Tubs Johnson
• Mark Mitchell / Tony Carter
• Malcolm German / Cameron White


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