Williamson wins, Kingshott defends title

Final round victory was not enough for Callum Williamson to stop Dayne Kingshott from winning the 2024-25 Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series at Perth Motorplex.

Williamson and Kingshott have been the dominant drivers all season and that was on full display as they went side by side wrestling for both the race win and championship on Saturday night.

Whilst Williamson took a commanding win from the front row, never being headed, Kingshott’s second place was more than enough to secure back-to-back crowns.

In addition to the honour, the Krikke Motorsport driver also enjoyed receiving the $25,000 prize.

“It feels better sitting there (winner’s spot) but it was great to get through and have another good night,” Kingshott said.

“Starting second we sort of knew he had it sown up so we could actually go out there and have a race for the first time in a long time.

“This is what we aim for. This is the biggest prize in what we do over here and really glad to out another consistent year together with a few wins and podiums.

“Five years ago I was sitting on the lounge dreaming of being in these guys position, so it is a pinch myself moment.

Dayne Kingshott celebrates his title. Image: Richard Hathaway

“It is cool just to be driving the Krikke Motorsport hot rod and we are a great group of mates.”

The race was an eventful stop-start affair with a number of stoppages disrupting proceedings.

There was one at the earliest moment with Taylor Milling’s deram of winning from pole over at the first corner, hitting the fence hard.

Also caught up in the chaos were Jaydee Dack and Kris Coyle.

At the second attempt of racing Brooke Newson also spun before a 10-lap green flag run was also stopped by a spinning Harrison Peet.

Avoiding all the drama was Brad Maiolo, who shot from ninth to third in the early laps but slipped back in the latter stages, which allowed the fast Daniel Harding to lock down third.

Up front Williamson made good use of the higher line and resisted a challenge from Kingshott to end a strong season on a high.

“It was definitely a busy race and had a few nervous moments,” he said.

“I felt that if I could get a clean start it was really important, so I made sure my starts were really good and got the lead.

Callum Williamson won the finale. Image: Richard Hathaway Photography

“As soon as Dayne got next to me I did get a bit nervous and I chose the wrong line at a restart and he slid past me at one, so I am just glad I got him back and took the win.

 “I knew Dayne had it so was more thinking of the quadruple round because it was something I could get.

“This championship is getting harder and harder each year because it is a long season, so you have to take it as you come and enjoy it while you can.”

Kingshott had a red-hot crack at sealing the title with a win and even hit the lead, but was forced to lament a whack with the wall.

“I was looking at my steering wheel because I hit the wall that hard my head went down so I thought I was in a bit of trouble,” he said.

“But I dragged it off the fence and a second later you forget about it.

“I felt like we had the car speed to at least run with Callum and even beat him, but he made better decisions.

“It feels like we are joined at the hip Callum and I in these races, but it is what it is and it is pretty cool.”

Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series points

1: Dayne Kingshott 3222

2: Callum Williamson 3170

3: Taylor Milling 2854

4: Kaiden Manders 2844

5: Andrew Priolo 2812

Feature: 1st Callum Williamson, 2nd Dayne Kingshott, 3rd Daniel Harding, 4th AJ Nash, 5th Andrew Priolo, 6th Aaron Chircop, 7th Jason Pryde, 8th Brad Maiolo,  9th Kris Coyle, 10th James Inglis, 11th Ryan Farrell, 12th Daniel Hartigan, 13th Michael Keen, 14th Shaun Bradford, 15th Chad Pittard, 16th Michael Keen, 17th Myles Bolger, 18th Mikey Green, 19th Harrison Peet. DNF: Brooke Newson, Cameron McKenzie, Jaydee Dack and Taylor Milling

Images: Richard Hathaway Photography

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