ISLAND SHINES IN SHANNONS SPEEDSERIES’ SPECTACULAR SHOW

The Shannons SpeedSeries returned with a bang in May with seven national categories taking to the picturesque Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for an incredible weekend of action.

With the sun shining over the world famous circuit all weekend, a huge attendance of more than 17,000 people across the three days took advantage of the conditions to get a glimpse of some thrilling racing spread over a jam-packed three-day schedule.

The weekend was highlighted by three unmissable outings in the National Trans Am Series, where penalties, mechanical black flags and record-breaking finishes all played a part in a dramatic narrative.

The returning Nash Morris claimed the round victory after firstly winning race two, before crossing the line ahead of series leader James Moffat in what was a recordbreaking margin to seal the deal. Moffat finished second overall despite going winless for the round, while the consistent Tom Hayman rounded out the podium places.

Fans of the S5000 Australian Drivers’ Championship were also treated to quite the spectacle as Cooper Webster powered his way to a stunning round victory ahead of series leader Joey Mawson, converting his pole position into two race victories to close the gap in the title race.

It was a weekend to remember for Josh Buchan in the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series after a disappointing outing in Tasmania, with the New South Welshman enjoying two races, while Michael Clemente enjoyed a maiden victory in the series.

Geoff Emery and Max Hofer were victorious in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS category, with their race three victory all but confirming they would stand tall on the podium alongside Ross Poulakis and Jayden Ojeda in second.

While most categories saw tight battles, the same couldn’t be said for the Kumho V8 Touring Car Series, which saw Jude Bargwanna dominate most of the weekend and walk away with wins in races one and two, A podium finish in the final race sealed the round win ahead of the experienced Jim Pollicina and race three winner Ray Hislop.

It was a similar story in the combined Mobil 1 Australian Production Cars and Monochrome GT4 Australia Series as Shane Smollen emerged victorious, comfortably winning every race. In the Australian Production Cars, it was Grant Sherrin who swept the APC class ahead of Coleby Cowham and Lindsay Kearns.

The fourth round of the Shannons SpeedSeries’ Hi-Tec Oils Race Winton takes place at Winton Raceway on 9-11 June.

Supercheap Auto Tcr Australia Series

Race 1: Josh Buchan

Race 2: Michael Clemente

Race 3: Josh Buchan

S5000 AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

Kumho V8 Touring Car Series

1. Jude Bargwanna

2. Jim Pollicina

3. Ray Hislop

Monochrome Gt4 Australia Series

1. Shane Smollen

2. Tony Quinn

3. Steve Jukes

National Trans

Mobil 1 Australian Production Cars Series

1. Grant Sherrin

2. Coleby Cowham

3. Lindsay Kearns