By Speedway Sedans Australia
Murray Bridge Speedway is preparing for one of its biggest events in recent memory, with a massive 108 nominations confirmed for the MJS Tree & Stump 2026 SSA National Street Stock National Title, to be contested over February 6 & 7.
With drivers converging from every Australian state, the depth of talent assembled ensures the 2026 National Title will be one of the most hotly contested in the category’s history.
At the centre of attention is Nathan Thorne, the two-time and defending National Champion and notably one of only two drivers in the field to have previously won this title. Thorne arrives at Murray Bridge as the benchmark once again, having already tasted feature race success at the venue this season and knowing exactly what it takes to prevail on the biggest stage.
The other is Mark Jennings, who raced his way to victory in the 1994/95 Title at Mildura: can he turn back the clocks and reclaim the Title he first grabbed three decades ago?
Standing firmly among the leading challengers is last year’s Australian #2, Tasmanian based Braiden Russell, who brings strong form and multiple feature race victories this season. Russell has proven himself at national level and will be hungry to go one step further.
Queensland Champion Matt Nelson adds further interstate firepower, while local hopes will be pinned on South Australian Champion Andy Maxwell Jnr, who carries both state pride and expectations into the weekend along with a whole host of fellow South Aussies.
Recent form at Murray Bridge Speedway could play a crucial role, and several drivers arrive with confidence already high. Nigel Reichstein heads into the National Title fresh off a feature race victory at Murray Bridge last weekend, while joining him on the season’s winners list at the venue are Drew Flatman, Jake Koivumaki, Nathan Thorne and Heath Thorne, all of whom know how to get the job done under lights at the Bridge.
Northern Territorian Koivumaki has amassed an incredible nine feature race wins this season, while Queenslander Travis Hutchison has five victories, West Aussie Cody Avins with four, and Russell and Victorian Morris Ahearn on three apiece. Add in feature wins this season for other drivers such as Craig Clayton, Jaiden Santin and Mick Clark, and the list of genuine contenders continues to grow.
With over a hundred cars, champions from multiple states, proven winners, and plenty of drivers to get their name up in lights all converging on Murray Bridge, the SSA Street Stock National Title promises plenty of intense, unpredictable and spectacular racing!
Tickets are available via www.speedwaytickets.com.au while full coverage will be available via Clay-Per-View.
MJS Tree & Stump
2026 SSA National Street Stock Title
Night 1: Friday, February 6
Night 2: Saturday, February 7
Tickets: www.speedwaytickets.com.au
Gates open 4pm (TBC)
Racing from 5pm (TBC)
*Final starting times are still to be confirmed, please check the Murray Bridge speedway website: www.murraybridgespeedway.com for up to date details.*
Supports: Classic Saloons/Super Sedans (Feb 6 & 7), Junior Sedans (Feb 7)
Photo: Picko’s Photos
Nominations:
V0 Mick Dann
QLD2 Riley Hutchison
SA2 Anthony Buchanan
SA3 Keith Moore
S4 Morris Ahearn
T4 Steven Harvey
V4 Jack Jordan
VA4 Dean Jenkins
VB4 Brodie Ardley
WA4 Matthew Hammond
SA5 Sam Brumfield
SA6 Grant Harris
QLD7 Travis Hutchison
SA7 Craig Buchanan
SA8 Gerry Shadforth
VA9 Bradley Hill
NT11 Jake Koivumaki
SA11 Ben Whitehead
V11 Leigh Gooding
SA12 Darren Flatman
V12 Mark Miles
WA12 Paul Briggs
SA13 Ashley Carver
V13 Dale Morrison
SA14 Nigel Reichstein
SA15 Jarryd Vokes
V15 Ricky Cornwall
NSW17 Jaiden Santin
NT17 Jack Yates
SA17 Carey Weston
SA18 Jason Duell
V18 Miller Throckmorton
SA19 Phil Watson
SA21 Mark Jennings
T21 Lucas Dickenson
V22 Ricky Ahearn
T23 Nathan Russell
V23 Shaun Henry
VA23 Mitch Viney
SA24 Curtis Brown
V25 Nick Chrystie
NT26 Jayke Budd
V26 Jo-anne Hume
SA27 Alex Merrett
NSW28 Luke Gray
SA28 Jarryd Farrell
T29 Harry Auton
V29 Bailey Kakoschke
NT31 Kane Lloyd
SA31 Jayden Garner
WA31 Cody Avins
SA32 Steven Gartner
SA33 Bryan Brown
T33 Terri Farrell
SA34 Mark Merrett
WA35 Craig Clayton
V38 Josh Davey
VA38 Scott Purdie
V39 Justin Cadman
V41 Darren Forrest
SA42 Thomas Garner
SA43 Jason Gantz
SA44 Heath Thorne
V44 Zack Yeoman
T45 Braiden Russell
V47 River Paterson
V48 Mick Clark
SA49 Aaron Tyler
SA51 Riley Greig
SA52 Nathan Thorne
V55 Steven Watts
VA55 Brad Warren
SA58 Neville Nitschke
V61 Matt Nelson
V62 Jayden Blomeley
V63 Cody Blomeley
SA68 Kayla Knox
V72 Kye Richardson
WA74 Lenny Bates
SA75 Cameron Merrett
V79 Caylem Fell
SA81 Wayne Kirley
V82 Shane Roycroft
V83 Reece Kakoschke
SA85 Thomas Claxton
V85 Michael Hume
VA85 Rhys Meakins
VB85 Aaron Meakins
V87 Nathan Fawns
SA88 Corey Crafter
QLD88 Nathan Barbeler
V88 Jensen Wilson
WA88 Peter Dowie
T90 Blake Campbell
SA91 Darren Brumfield
NT92 Lucas Fry
V93 Mathew Bishop
QLD94 Peter Thompson
SA94 Patrick Hall
V94 Tyler Barton
V96 Hayden Glare
NSW97 Jackson Gordon
SA97 Nick Hill
SA112 Drew Flatman
SA119 Zac Walters
SA132 Andy Maxwell Jnr
SA133 Jackson Brown
QLD164 John Stoward
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