Phillip Island Classic: F5000s
Whenever the thunderous F5000s crank over at a race meeting, you know that they will be a highlight. For the 2024 Phillip Island Classic, the best of the local Aussie brigade were joined by their New Zealand-based cousins. Awesome ensued.
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: The Tourers
The best of Australian Touring Car Racing came out to play at the 2024 Phillip Island Classic. From recent generation Supercars to Group A, Group C and even Super Touring, there was plenty on offer for lovers of tin tops.
Continue readingSet to Jett: The Third-Gen Johnson
There have been many dynasties in Australian Motorsport, but few can boast three generations. The Johnson family is one that spans over 50 years of racing and carries one of the most famous names in the sport's history. This fact is not lost on the youngest member, Jett Johnson. While he is proud to continue the family legacy, the young Super 2 driver wants to make his own mark and build his own story based on his ability and not just his surname. “This year is going to be different in the way I approach my racing. That Johnson name
Continue readingRobotham Returns for more Six Hour Success
Supercars endurance pilot Jay Robotham will be looking to win back the Class D title in the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour, when he lines up alongside Alice Buckley and Jack Wood aboard the BPRO-entered Toyota 86 in the Easter classic. Robotham, who now has two Repco Bathurst 1000 starts to his credit, won the small car class in the 2022 running of the Production Car showdown, when he lined up alongside BPRO team principal Brett Parrish and Mitch Wooller, with the team utilising the same machine for their 2024 challenge. Both Buckley and Wood bring extensive Hyundai Excel experience
Continue readingWood Brothers United
RIVALS will be seeing double when it comes to the Wood family in this year’s Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship. Dale Wood – who finished third in the 2023 championship - has confirmed his return in 2024 and has also locked in a second car to be driven by his brother, vastly experienced GT racer Glen. Glen will sport the familiar colours of Ranbuild in 2024, continuing the family’s relationship with the Aussie-owned shed manufacturer that commenced last year. Ranbuild sheds are custom-made to your specific requirements, something they have been doing for over 70 years. Local Ranbuild
Continue readingThomas Randle Joins Us On The Grid
He is one of the most popular drivers on the Supercars roster, and 2024 is set to be his breakout season. This week On The Grid, we are joined by the one and only Thomas Randle. Then the boys break down a big weekend in sport, plus dish out a hearty serving of Hots and Nots to bring the show home. Tune in with your Podcast player of choice or listen below. Spotify: Click HereApple: Click HereDeezer: Click Here
Continue readingRick Kelly’s Latest Project Unveiled
Trentham Waters Resort is poised to elevate the region's tourism landscape and redefine luxury hospitality from late 2024 to early 2025. The resort is the brainchild of renowned former V8 Supercar Champion and two-time Bathurst 1000 winner Rick Kelly and his esteemed father, John Kelly, who, with the Kelly family group, were responsible for building and growing one of the largest turnkey touring car race teams in Australian history – Kelly Racing. "It’s certainly a shift in industries, but we’ve always enjoyed a challenge, and this would have to be one of the biggest!” said Rick Kelly. "Our vision is
Continue readingStage Set for Island Classic
Mega fields of the best historic race cars from around the region converge at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this weekend for the Classic Festival of Motorsport, with four huge days of on and off-track entertainment set to wow fans. With over 400 cars on track and over 1,000 displayed in the outfield, there will be something for everyone, with marques represented in the 11 competition categories set to include Elfin, Matich, Maserati, Chevrolet, Porsche, McLaren, Brabham, Chevron, Lotus, March, Reynard, Jaguar, Ralt, Rennmax, Ferrari, Dodge, Alpine, Van Diemen, Cheetah, BMW, Valiant, Shelby, Mazda, Ford, Holden, Kaditcha, De Tomaso,
Continue readingStrong Start Continues in Pakenham Khanacross
The Pakenham Auto Club has continued its strong start to the 2024 season, with another highly competitive Khanacross entertaining fans on the fringe of Melbourne. All told, 32 cars faced the starter, with the day contested on an alternate long layout of the complete Pakenham circuit, with cars utilising both sides of the property. For Clerk of Course Anthony Kealy, the event was another sign of the growth in grassroots motorsport in Melbourne. “It was fantastic to see so many people here this weekend; we’re truly carrying some momentum into a busy part of the season,” he said. “Compared to
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