PORTLAND sprintcar racer Brock Hallett will start his Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic title defence tonight as the nationally-renown race gets underway in Warrnambool.

Hallett won the major event in 2024 in its 50th year after a stellar run across the few days of racing to claim the title as well as $50,000 prize money.

The three-day event will see qualifying begin tonight and tomorrow before the final race on Sunday evening.

Hallett has been preparing for the event with different races across the country, with the classic showcasing some of the best talent, both local and international.

In the field is some well-known sprintcar stars including Jamie Veal, James McFadden, Jock Goodyer, Carson Macedo and Rico Abreu.