Max Fricke
Ms McLEISH (Eildon) (09:51): Mansfield boy and Australian speedway champion Max Fricke won his second grand prix on 14 May—this time in Warsaw. Coming last in his first heat, Max worked his way up to land a place in the semifinal before walking away with a grand prix win. I was told by his very proud mum, Lisa, that this should put Max in good stead for a wildcard entry into next year’s line-up if he does not make the top six and automatic qualification for the 2023 series. Max is now ranked sixth on the world championship ladder. This is a great achievement. I have said it often that the sporting superstars that come out of Mansfield never cease to amaze me. They bat above their weight. Congratulations, Max, on a well-deserved win, and keep it up.