SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA’S NEW G.M. KEY APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

Speedway Australia is pleased to announce several strategic appointments to its national office, strengthening its leadership, administrative support, and community connection as the sport continues to evolve and grow.

Matthew Casburn has been appointed General Manager and will commence in the coming weeks. With over 14 years of senior executive experience and an MBA, Matthew brings deep expertise in corporate services, financial strategy, IT, and governance. He has led high-performing teams across multiple sectors and is well-placed to lead Speedway Australia into its next phase of development.

Joining Matthew are two new administrative team members starting this Monday:

Leanne Miranda, appointed as Administration Assistant, brings extensive experience in aged care, HR, and office management. Most recently with AVEO Retirement Villages, she managed rostering, events, and financial administration. Leanne is passionate about speedway, her husband’s company has sponsored Murray Bridge Speedway, and her family business, National Karate Academies, has long supported the venue. Her involvement in the sport makes her an ideal fit for the team.

Petar Myers joins as Administration Officer with a diverse background in manufacturing, training, and systems support. He brings strong technical and administrative skills, and a lifelong connection to speedway. Petar was previously involved as a sedan scrutineer and club participant before stepping away to raise a family. Inspired by recent American speedway coverage, he’s thrilled to rejoin the sport in a meaningful way.

In addition, Angela Warren has rejoined Speedway Australia as Senior Administrative Officer. Angela previously worked with the organisation before relocating to Tasmania. She brings back a wealth of experience and in-depth operational knowledge, and will primarily work remotely from Tasmania while providing vital support across administrative functions. Her return brings valuable continuity and capability to the team.

These appointments represent Speedway Australia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its operations, enhancing service to stakeholders, and building a future-ready organisation that stays closely connected to the grassroots of the sport.

As part of recent staffing changes, Ben Bishop and Scott Jenkins have both moved on from the organisation, and we thank them for their contributions.