There was plenty of sand flying north of Beachport recently as the Millicent Sand Buggy Club hosted the Robe Earthmovers David Larter Memorial 2024.


The day and night racing event had main sponsor Todd Lehmann from Robe Earthmovers work with the committee to prepare the track.


Seventeen race teams took part in the event, with drivers, crew and supporters travelling from Adelaide, Victoria and the Limestone Coast to race the six day time and five night laps.


The event was won by Lehmann in his new race buggy.


“It is a tremendous community event which is family orientated and brings a lot of money to the local community with accommodation, meals, fuel and vehicle parts being bought across the Limestone Coast by the crew,” Lehmann said.


Darren Oliver brought a group of 14 people with four race cars from Adelaide to the event which enabled three qualified young navigators to get racing experience.


The team had a 12, 13 and 14-year-old navigator in their of the cars.


Oliver finished third in the event with his son Lewis Oliver navigating for him.


“We came because of the great people, facilities and company that we can race with in this event,” Oliver said.


Limestone Coast driver Jakob Douglass and his navigator Jake England drove hard all day, finishing second overall.


Allendale East’s Courtney Watson was driving in her second ever race and said she enjoyed the challenge and meeting up with good family-oriented people on the day.


MSBC committee members pride themselves on providing opportunities for families and younger participants which are the future of the sport.


The club is always keen to attract new racers and will gladly discuss opportunities with anyone interested in knowing more.