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Styles Family Racing SFR We are a family based speedway team based out of Shellharbour NSW. Here at SFR we are all about family fun and making memories as we go.

Our Car - Pete Styles N45 Hyper Lightning Sprint powered by Yamaha R1M

11/10/2026

End of week 3 things slowed off a bit, as work took priority among a few other events. With race season kicking, in time will be precious but keep chippin away.

Started with a 125mm piece of solid steel we got from Mark Heaton. Replaced it for his supply after finally finding a piece locally.

At a guess there will be a solid 40 ish hours machining time in this output shaft to universal adaptor but getting it right is key. Rough turning to within 0.5mm on step and hone for now.

This is the rear surface which will mate up against the uni with the four bolts threaded into this outer ring. When I turn it around and machine down the other side, I will be pushing that down to a 45-50mm stepped section with clearance set by the chain depth on teeth plus 2mm.

Internally its honed to fit the step on the main sprocket posted last week. The whole assembly is then lightly pressed together and welded ensuring its centred. We then final trim it and balance it.

Week 2 build updateEnd of build week 2 after getting back from our much needed holiday and its making steady progress. A...
04/10/2026

Week 2 build update
End of build week 2 after getting back from our much needed holiday and its making steady progress. A bunch of parts arrived while away and this past week in time for the build.

The main engine mount plates are back, have edge trimmed those and sanded them back for now. The three main mounting bolts are all in with engine now supporting its own weight.

Prepping for side mount tabs to fix it to the chassis. Power steer pump is mounted in place.

Starting to set spuds for wing mounts ready for tacking with the TIG so all that kinda work happens in tandem.

The drive system is now coming together with the bits I need to make up the uni to output shaft adaptor and the pump drive sprocket. Mark Heaton had just the piece of steel needed for the job so the Lathe will be busy in week 3 for sure.

Week 1 build update Any day now we are set to receive the engine plate and custom mounts which will couple the Jettco De...
07/09/2026

Week 1 build update
Any day now we are set to receive the engine plate and custom mounts which will couple the Jettco Developments Honda engine into its new Hyper Chassis.

The guys at Phoenix Engineering Australia in Braemar, and Elite Race Fab here in Albion Park, we are sorted for lazer cut items matched to our hand made templates.

In the mean time the SFR lathe has been working overtime punching out spacers to bolt her in.

A bunch of parts including our Superior Fabrication outlaw wings are now out for powder coating with a welcome return to a familiar colour for us this season.

More carbon is coming courtesy of Sparrow Customs, along with an Esslinger Universal joint for the driveline and already fitted is our sexy new Superior Steering Wheels and Graphics in our colour too!


Huge thanks to Chris Freeman for doing the Jettco Developments run to bring back our engines! Nothing like those overnig...
29/08/2026

Huge thanks to Chris Freeman for doing the Jettco Developments run to bring back our engines! Nothing like those overnight parts from Jettco feels!!!

Engine is sitting in place temporarily as we sight up for mounts and engine plate.

Our new Winters Diff also arrived in the overnight shipment from Andy Pearce at Max Dumesny Motorsport Melbourne. Here's to the new challenges there

Before we start dropping progress updates on the new build here's a throwback to the last time the Hyper Midget Chassis ...
19/08/2026

Before we start dropping progress updates on the new build here's a throwback to the last time the Hyper Midget Chassis was on track in good old West Oz. Looking forward to seeing how this one goes for us

Time for to take a DIFFerent path for next season! Today the tear down of the old chassis is finished, marking the end o...
31/07/2026

Time for to take a DIFFerent path for next season!

Today the tear down of the old chassis is finished, marking the end of the Petty/Swindell throwback 'Hyper Hybrid'. It was a great learning curve converting the midget chassis to chain drive but it just wasn't the right base to start from for my height and weight.

So we begin with the next 45n Lightning Sprint build....

Hyper Chassis again and originally out of all places, West Oz. This one runs deep for my family back west to be sure. Good feels!

Already the chassis is lighter and much more roomy in the cockpit. Even has ratchet belt attachments so that's more good news.

Starting with a dummy fit up to see what works while I wait for the new bullet to arrive.

Back on track to end the season!After a full year off, we finally received and installed the replacement 2016 Yamaha R1M...
19/05/2026

Back on track to end the season!
After a full year off, we finally received and installed the replacement 2016 Yamaha R1M engine in April. We made the most of time off to have it back in the car for the 42nd Annual NSW Title at Dubbo and the final round at Western Sydney Speedway looking to pull double duty on May 16th.

This would be a short swansong before selling the blue Petty inspired Hyper to focus on the new car build. A new build with comfort in mind and a new engine package direction too.

With thanks to some help from Mark Heaton and our crew of ladies here at home, the Yamaha R1M engine was in and running just in time for the NSW Title on May 9th at Dubbo Speedway.

I ran the heats from the rear just to let it settle in, watching the guages and data carefully. All good by heat 3, so I gave it a good push.

Feature time: I started deep in 14th but managed to get home in 7th on a tough track that got tighter as the night went on. Pretty happy with that! Engine didn't miss a beat for the 20 laps at all so I know its ready to go from here.

With a week to turn it around, I had to take a step back and look at this from a different perspective.

Through the time off track I replaced our time worn Kirkey seat with a Butler Built full containment. It didn't fit anywhere near as nicely as the old one, and damn i regretted it on race night at Dubbo. I struggled getting in and out of the car. Being a short guy chassis with this seat, I just didn't feel safe. I simply couldn't get out swiftly, so if something went wrong I would be stuffed. I had more speed but wasn't game to get in the fight too hard. I did my laps and brought it home straight.

With that in mind I pulled the nomination for Sydney and let double duty go. Still took the car but only to show a potential buyer, wheel pack in support of the club and show the 4 sale markings on display. I contemplated racing but just couldn't do it.

Oh the irony though as Chippy had an issue in Heat 1. So we threw our short lil muppet mate in the seat and gave him the key. He didn't disappoint. Gave it a crack, got some laps in and pushed what he could out of a car he had never driven before. I'm sure it was foreign but the smile on his face made it all worth it as he bagged Hard Charger in the feature.

He showed up for us, so we showed up for him. That's what makes our sport great.

Now its time to regroup. The Petty throwback Hyper is poised to find its new owner as we sell it all off in the weeks ahead.

Thanks to those who make it all possible especially my loving family behind SFR.

Shout out to our partners:
Moir Racing
Jettco Developments
Strategic Civil
Shock Absorber Therapy
Candles by Case
Birko Pipes
Snowmans Collie Connection
Superior Fabrication
VP Racing Fuels Australia
Pass coatings
Fuelworx
American Tire & Racing Services
Hoosier Tire Australia
Hyper Racing NSW
BK TI Components
B & B Graphics

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