25/08/2026
Barrow Wins at Windy Hill
Chris Barrow has claimed his second victory of the 2026 Late Model Development Series after holding off a determined Michael Comley in an entertaining fifth round at Kellerberrin Speedway's famous "Windy Hill" circuit.
Barrow and Comley shared the front row for the 20-lap feature and immediately put on a thrilling display for the crowd. Comley elected to run the high line while Barrow hugged the bottom of the racetrack, with the pair racing side-by-side through the opening laps.
Comley eventually edged clear and looked in complete control as he built a comfortable advantage over the field. However, the race took a dramatic turn once he encountered lapped traffic.
Attempting to negotiate the #80 of Tina Ingram, Comley zigged when he should have zagged, seeing him go over the cushion in turns one and two. The move unsettled his car and sent him over the top of the banking, costing him the lead in the process.
Despite recovering quickly and charging back onto Barrow's rear, Comley was unable to find a way past the race leader in the closing laps, with Barrow standing firm to secure his second Development Series victory of the season.
The leading duo finished well clear of the remainder of the field, with Brett Niall completing the podium in third after another consistent performance.
Matt Sangston crossed the line in fourth ahead of Ewan Dickson, while Tina Ingram was the race's only retirement after completing 15 laps.
Earlier in the day, Sangston claimed the opening heat race ahead of Niall and Dickson, while Comley struck back in Heat Two, leading home Barrow and Niall to set up the feature race showdown.
Attention now turns to the sixth and final round of the 2026 Late Model Development Series, which will be contested at Ellenbrook Speedway on Saturday, September 27, where the series champion will be crowned.
Release by DTN Media.
Pics Courtesy Kellerberrin Speedway Club.
Official Results
Heat One, 10 laps: 1. 28 Matt Sangston, 2. 154 Brett Niall, 3. 11 Ewan Dickson, 4. 6 Michael Comley, 5. 39 Chris Barrow, 6. 80 Tina Ingram.
Heat Two, 10 laps: 1. 6 Michael Comley, 2. 39 Chris Barrow, 3. 154 Bret Niall, 4. 28 Mat Sangston, 5. 11 Ewan Dickson, 6. 80 Tina Ingram (9).
Feature, 20 laps: 1. 39 Chris Barrow, 2. 6 Michael Comley, 3. 154 Bret Niall, 4. 28 Matt Sangston, 5. 11 Ewan Dickson. DNF: 80 Tina Ingram (15).