As motorsport enthusiasts gear up for the final months of 2024, four Motorsport Australia National Championships are set to offer thrilling competition across Australia.
As motorsport enthusiasts gear up for the final months of 2024, four Motorsport Australia National Championships are set to offer thrilling competition across Australia.
Finally, the Supersprint Championship promises intense timed races, bringing together top competitors.
From the steep climbs of the Hill Climb Championship to the precision driving showcased in the Motorkhana and Khanacross events, there’s something for every motorsport enthusiast.
These events will showcase the skill and passion of drivers across Australia, making for an unmissable series of weekends in the motorsport calendar.
The 2024 Motorsport Australia Hill Climb Championship will take place from 24-27 October at Bryant Park, Gippsland, marking the event’s return to the venue for the first time since 2018.
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Known as the Haunted Hills, the competition will feature some of Australia’s top hill climb
drivers, including former champions like Dean Tighe and Brett Hayward.
The event will run over four days, with practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, and the main competition on Saturday and Sunday.
The 2024 Motorsport Australia Motorkhana Championship will take place on the same weekend as the Hill Climb Championship, from 24-27 October.
The Mini Car Club of WA will host the event at Carco.com. au Raceway in Perth, a location well known to motorsport enthusiasts.
Competitors will navigate tight, precise courses designed to test driver skill and vehicle agility, with top Australian drivers set to take part. Spectators can expect a thrilling weekend of high-level motorkhana action in a competitive and fun environment.
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The 2024 Motorsport Australia Khanacross Championship will take place over the weekend of 2-3 November at Symmons Plains Raceway in Tasmania, hosted by the Motorsport Club of Tasmania.
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The BFGoodrich Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship (AORC) will head west for its season finale later this month, the Kalgoorlie calendar fixture set to decide the champions in a tight 2024 championship.
This year’s Black Diamond Drilling Kalgoorlie Desert Race will see competitors tackle one of the most challenging courses on the AORC calendar in Western Australia from 24-27 October.
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This season finale will see crews compete over 363 competitive kilometres across three sections, taking place over three action-packed days.
The final round of the AORC will also incorporate the Transportable Shade Sheds Motorsport Australia SXS Championship and the final round of the 2024 Motorsport Australia Western Australian Off Road Championship.
Kalgoorlie Desert Race Founder, Gus Lacey, was proud to once again host the final event on the AORC calendar.
“To be selected to host such a prestigious event of the Off-Road Racing calendar really is testament to the reputation of the Kalgoorlie Desert Race as being a challenging and oneof-a-kind track,” Lacey said.
“I am proud of the progress the Club, Committee and Volunteers, past and present, has achieved since the first race in 2017 and the vision of one day being an event watched internationally realised.
“We are excited to welcome more interstate and international competitors to Kalgoorlie to this year’s event and showcase exactly what Kalgoorlie has to offer.
“The City of Kalgoorlie Boulder and the wider business community are
valuable supporters of this event which brings a huge contingent of competitors and spectators to the region and the people of Kalgoorlie Boulder look forward to again welcoming the AORC to the West.”
Find out more about the Championship at aorc. com.au/kalgoorlie
Shannons SpeedSeries continues with ColorSpec Race Sydney, with seven categories competing across the action-packed weekend.
Round 7 will include the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Powered by AWS, Monochrome GT4 Australia, Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series, Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge, First Focus Radical Cup Australia, Giti Australian Formula Open and Meguiar’s Australian Production Cars.
This will be the final event for the Porsche collective this year, with the series winner to be decided on Saturday afternoon.
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Sydney also features a special round, with the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia hosting a three-hour endurance race on Saturday night.
Action will begin at 8.45am on Friday, closing off the first day with the GT4 qualifying under the lights until 7.50pm.
Saturday will see qualifying for Radicals at 8.45am, with GT3 enduro finishing off the second day with its three hour race starting at 6.45pm.
Sunday, even though the shortest, will see an exciting schedule, with the Giti Australian Formula Open starting the day at 10.05am. ColorSpec Race Sydney will conclude with a 30-minute Meguiar’s Australian Production Cars sprint at 4.05pm.
Fans attending ColorSpec Race Sydney can have access to the free grid walk
without a special pass required ahead of the Saturday night endurance sprint. The event will be broadcast across the Seven Network, with extended live coverage across Saturday and Sunday on 7plus and selected times on 7mate and 7two.
ColorSpec Race Sydney takes place on 18-20 October at Sydney Motorsport Park, NSW.
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Australia is set for a strong showing at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games, with a talented group of competitors representing the nation across several key motorsport disciplines. The games will take place from October 23-27 in Valencia, Spain, bringing together racers from around the globe to compete in a variety of motorsport categories.
Griffin Peebles will represent Australia in Formula 4, one of the highlighted disciplines of the event. Fresh off a 2024 Formula Winter Series victory in March, Griffin will compete on the international stage once again, showcasing his skills in this prestigious racing series.
In the Auto Slalom category, Australia will be represented by Corinne East-Johnston and Reece McIntosh. The duo will compete as a mixedgender team, a requirement for the discipline at this year’s games. Auto Slalom, also known as motorkhana, demands exceptional precision and agility, with both drivers ready to take on this technical challenge.
East-Johnston is a Motorsport Australia NSW Motorkhana Championship stalwart and three-time Motorsport Australia Motorkhana Championship winner, while McIntosh is a regular podium contender in both Championships.
Australia’s Esports competitors include Jake Burton, racing in the iRacing category, and Philippa Boquida in the Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) division. Both competitors are well-prepared to battle it out against some of the world's top virtual drivers having secured their places in last month’s 2024 Motorsport Australia MOZA Racing FIA Motorsport Games Esports Qualifier.
In Karting, Pip Casabene will represent Australia in the Senior division, while Riley Harrison and Jay Kostecki will compete in the Junior and Cadet categories, respectively. Karting remains a crucial stepping stone in motorsport development, and these young drivers are set to make their mark in this competitive field.
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A participant in the 2023 Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) Asia Pacific and Oceania Selection Program, Casabene comes to the senior division with a wealth of experience, while Harrison boasts local and international karting victories and Kostecki fresh off a third-place finish in the Australian Cadet 12 Championship.
The 2024 FIA Motorsport Games will open with a ceremony on Wednesday 23 October, at the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. The event will feature all athletes in attendance, marking the official start of this prestigious international motorsport gathering.
Key sessions for Team Australia include the Auto Slalom Test & Qualifying Sessions on October 24 at 8:15am CEST (5:15pm
AEDT), Formula 4 Free Practice at 10:00am CEST (7:00pm AEDT) the same day, and the Esports GT Quarterfinals starting at 8:45am CEST (5:45pm AEDT). Karting Slalom will commence with its first race on October 24 at 12:00pm CEST (9pm AEDT). The event's packed schedule will offer exciting action across a broad range of motorsport disciplines.
The FIA Motorsport Games brings together traditional motorsport categories such as Formula 4 and Karting with newer divisions like Esports, reflecting the evolving world of motorsport. The games emphasise national pride and teamwork, with competitors vying to secure medals for their respective countries.
This month’s Supercheap Auto Official Superstar is Alex Varcoe, who has been nominated for his continued dedication to the South Australian Motor Racing Officials Association (SAMROA) since 2005.
Since joining SAMROA nine years ago, Alex has spent 377 days trackside at local events across Mallala and Shell V-Power Motorsport Park – more than a year’s worth of dedicated service to the sport.
Over the last year, Alex has spent an impressive 31 days trackside at majority grassroots events, culminating in becoming the
recipient of the inaugural Bob Schofield Memorial Trophy presented at the 46th SAMROA Annual Dinner held on 31 August.
Described by his peers as a deserving recipient of the award, Alex was noted as always being the first to arrive and the last to leave, his dedication evidenced by his presence and care in his various roles.
To thank Alex for his many years of service, organisation, and dedication, he will receive a $100 Supercheap Auto gift card, commemorative pin and certificate.
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Motorsport Australia State and National Awards, proudly presented by Shannons Insurance.
Celebrating the success of those in our motorsport community at all levels, nominations are open across a range of categories, including our outstanding officials, impressive performances by competitors or for those who have served the sport for many years. Visit motorsport.org.au/awards to nominate someone from the motorsport community. The nomination process is easy to complete online through a computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Applications close on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 and must be submitted through the online form.
Media Awards will open on Monday, 10 November 2024 and close Thursday, 19 December 2024 to allow for photos and stories in the later part of the year to be eligible.
Anybody may nominate, with the Honours and Awards Committee to consider the nominations following the closing date.
To nominate someone for a National or State award, visit: motorsport.org.au/ awards
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• Award of Merit
• Donald Thomson Award
• Jack Brabham Award
• Life Membership
• Membership of Honour
• Official of the Year
• Personality of the Year
• Peter Brock Medal
• Phil Irving Award
• Young Driver of the Year
• Service Award
• Service Star
• Event of the Year
• Future Star
• Official of the Year
• Colin Bond Award Outstanding Achievement by a Versatile Competitor
• Coral Taylor Award
Outstanding Achievement by a Female
• Judith Rae Award Motorsport Administrator of the Year
• Kevin Bartlett Award
Most Outstanding Circuit Driver of the Year
• Service Award
• Service Star
• Event of the Year
• Future Star
• Official of the Year
• Junior Official of the Year
• Service Award
• Service Star
• Event of the Year
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• Official of the Year
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• Ann Thomson Trophy
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• Will Power Trophy Outstanding achievement by a young Queenslander
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• Service Star
• Event of the Year
• Future Star
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• Circuit Racing Official of the Year
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• Paddy and Enid Baker Memorial Trophy
• Peter Bondy Trophy Displaying Determination
• Police Commissioner's Trophy Outstanding Achievement
• Ron And Ivy McDonald Circuit Racing Trophy
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• Off Road Official of the Year
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In September, Motorsport Australia joined forces with Monash Motorsport (MMS) to host an experience with over 200 parents and students at the Monash University Clayton campus.
Hosted at the Woodside Building for Technology and Design, participants rotated through various activities across all aspects of racing as well as hearing presentations from motorsport industry professionals.
Kicking off with a workshop with MMS powertrain development partner, the Power Engineering Advanced Research Laboratory (PEARL), participants completed Monash University coursework in motor control using power electronics.
Participants were also given the opportunity to compete in high intensity racing with robotic, mini formula student cars built by the talented MMS team.
Following the initial workshop, students then tested themselves with an accurate cost cap challenge that encouraged the problemsolving required for real-world compromising budgets.
The activities concluded with students taking part in a racing simulation, with
equipment supplied by Motorsport Australia, as well as a remotecontrol car event where students had the opportunity to participate in a simulated skid pad event.
To wrap up the day’s proceedings, participants heard from Motorsport Australia Participation Coordinator Chantel Collins and Real Time Learning Australia’s Luke Kerr.
MSS expressed their gratitude for a fantastic event, with the team looking forward to more joint learning and development opportunities into the future.
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The iconic Race Of Champions (ROC) will visit Australia for the first time in its more than 35 year history next March, with the event taking place at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Last run in 2023 on the snow and ice of Sweden, ROC will now travel 15,000 kilometres across the globe to the sun-drenched landscape of Sydney for a brandnew high octane challenge on the field at Accor Stadium.
With a history dating back to 1988, the Race Of Champions has been held at some of the world’s greatest venues – including Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium, Stade de France in Paris, London’s Olympic Stadium and Wembley Stadium, Mexico City’s Foro Sol plus a wide
range of exotic locations all over the globe from Bangkok to Barbados to Miami to Riyadh to Mexico City and the Arctic Circle in Sweden.
The ROC racing format is a unique, winner-takes-all contest that gives drivers from various disciplines of motorsport the opportunity to test their talents against competitors they would never typically encounter.
ROC is renowned for gathering some of the best drivers in the World, including superstars from Formula 1, Le Mans, IndyCar, Nascar, World Rally and Rallycross—legends like Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Sébastien Loeb, David Coulthard, Marcus Grönholm, and Jenson Button.
This also includes other international stars like Nascar champions Jimmie
Johnson, Kurt and Kyle Busch, and Jeff Gordon; Ryan Hunter-Reay and Josef Newgarden of IndyCar; Formula E Champion Lucas Di Grassi; Extreme sports star Travis Pastrana; and Indy 500 champs Juan-Pablo Montoya and Helio Castroneves.
The Race Of Champions will run over two nights with the purpose built track taking centre stage at Accor Stadium, seeing the ROC Nations Cup take place on Friday 7 March, with drivers paired up in teams based on nationality to bid for the title of ‘World’s Fastest Nation’.
The Saturday night will see the individual Race Of Champions, when all teamwork goes out of the window and it will be a flat-out battle for individual glory and the ‘Champion of Champions’ Title.
The event will not only celebrate the Global motorsport elite but also give an opportunity to celebrate the rich motorsport history of Australia with top Australian drivers competing head-to-head with the World's best.
“We are incredibly excited to bring the Race Of Champions to Australia
for the first time ever,” said Fredrik Johnsson, Race Of Champions President and co-founder.
“ROC has always been about pushing drivers to their limits in unique conditions.
“Australia has a rich motorsport heritage, and we're looking forward to celebrating that by pitting some of the best Australian drivers against some of the world’s most legendary racing stars in a spectacular showdown in the middle of Accor Stadium.”
Confirmed to make a start in the 2025 event, seven-time Supercars Champion Jamie Whincup will again represent Australia – having previously competed in the 2012 and 2014 events.
“I had a great time competing at the Race Of Champions World Finals in Bangkok and Barbados. I'm thrilled to be part of the ROC driver line up again in 2025, especially with the event being hosted in Sydney,” said Whincup.
“Competing alongside some of the best drivers in the world from so many different racing series is always an incredible challenge and representing Australian motorsport on home soil now that ROC comes to Australia for the first time makes it even more special. I can't wait to get out there and give it everything for the Aussie fans.”
Fans can expect a festival-like atmosphere surrounding Race Of Champions, with entertainment, activities, and a chance to witness some of the world’s best drivers up close in one of the most stunning cities in the world.
“The Race Of Champions is an incredibly exciting and new event for Sydney,” said NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper.
“This is an event like no other with the world’s best drivers to go head-to-head on Australian soil for the first time – it will be a spectacle not to be missed.”
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The 2025 Race Of Champions will take place at Accor Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales, on 7 and 8 March, 2025.
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Entires for the upcoming Motorsport Australia Community Esports event will be closing shortly. Competitors wanting to provide themselves have less than a week to register for this unique event.
Competing on iRacing and in partnership with the ANZ Eseries,
competitors will be tested over five rounds in various disciplines, from Formula cars to oval racing, proving that only the most versatile drivers will top the podium.
Round One and Two kick off on 19 October with Formula 4 racing at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and Sports Cars on Belle Isle, respectively.
Round Three and Four will promise fast-paced chaotic action, as competitors take Stock and Indy cars to two ovalshaped tracks on 2 November.
The fifth and final round will see the best category driver emerge as tarmac swaps out for dirt, with a rally-cross type event in VW Beetles.
Each round will be broadcasted live on SimSpeedTV. Prizes are also on offer for the victors.
Registrations close on Monday 14 October 2024, with only 30 spots available.
Competitors must hold a D Class Safety Licence, as well as a Motorsport Australia Esports Licence. Entry to the event is free.
Register for the Motorsport Australia Community Event: Kategory King at esports.motorsport.org.au
My105.com has joined forces with Motorsport Australia in a partnership that will see them solidified as the preferred motorsport marketplace of the governing body. Since its inception in 2002, My105. com has held the top spot as Australia’s best motorsport and performance classifieds website and now becomes the preferred marketplace of Motorsport Australia.
Sharing a passion for motorsport and performance, My105.com connects drivers, fans and businesses from across the industry through their accessible online platform.
announcing this new partnership with Motorsport Australia.
“We’re really excited to be connecting with Motorsport Australia going forward as their preferred motorsport marketplace, reflecting our presence in the industry and shared expertise,” Curtain said.
There is a natural synergy between our two brands, with insights from Motorsport Australia invaluable to us as a business servicing competitors and their teams
“There is a natural synergy between our two brands, with insights from Motorsport Australia invaluable to us as a business servicing competitors and their teams.
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra was pleased to welcome My105.com to the organisation’s host of loyal partners.
“My105.com is a brand that many people in motorsport will be familiar with and has become the premier marketplace for competitors across all levels of motorsport,” Vohra said.
My105.com Chief Executive Officer James Curtain was thrilled to be
“We look forward to what this partnership will bring and growing our business with the support of the governing body.”
“It’s great to welcome the team on board and we look forward to our shared partnership now and into the future.”
This year's Shannons SpeedSeries round at Sydney Motorsport Park will be known as ColorSpec Race Sydney.
The next round of the Shannons SpeedSeries will receive an extra layer of support, with existing partner ColorSpec confirmed as naming rights partner for the upcoming Race Sydney.
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customers through to professional painters - any colour, there will be a ColorSpec paint to match. Managing Director Bruce Morrison of MotorActive, who owns the ColorSpec brand, was pleased to be throwing their support behind the upcoming Sydney event, noting it as a natural extension of the partnership.
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“As existing partners of the Shannons SpeedSeries, we’ve seen first-hand how relevant these events are and are pleased to be extending our support to the Race Sydney event,” Morrison said,
“There is a natural synergy between our brand and this fantastic series, so we’re excited to have the opportunity to increase our involvement and reach a wider customer base.”
“These events deliver some excellent racing, and we can’t wait to get to Sydney Motorsport Park next month and see what competitors deliver.”
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra thanked MotorActive and ColorSpec for their support and was looking forward to another successful round.
“It’s fantastic to have brand partners like ColorSpec who are passionate about the series, and we couldn’t be prouder to align with them for this event in Sydney,” Vohra said.
“ColorSpec Race Sydney is already shaping up to be a terrific weekend of racing at Sydney Motorsport Park, with great categories competing across the three days making for an action-packed schedule for fans.”
ColorSpec Race Sydney takes place on 18-20 October at Sydney Motorsport Park in Eastern Creek, round six of the Shannons SpeedSeries.
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Last month saw the completion of another successful FIA Girls On Track program held at the 2024 Penrite Oil Sandown 500 in the first of the Repco Supercars Championship endurance events.
Two separate programs were run across the event, the morning session hosting participants aged 8-15 years old for the Inspire program, followed by Pathways participants aged 15-22 years old in the afternoon.
The Inspire girls entered Sandown Motor Raceway early Friday morning, warmly welcomed and introduced to the event’s schedule by Girls on Tack Ambassador and Motorsport Australia’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs Nadine Armstrong.
The girls participating in the Inspire program were split into four groups to complete rotational activities, including a STEM workshop, media workshop, pitstop and reaction challenge and a look into the Supercars garages. The STEM workshop offered participants the chance to build and design their own race car using LEGO under certain time constraints, while the media group took a tour of the Supercars Media Centre and put their script writing and presenting skill to the test.
The pit stop challenge involved the girls completing a practice pit stop, learning the basic steps of removing tires, changing them, as well as jacking up the wooden car.
The day concluded with an exclusive tour of the teams’ garages, offering participants an eyeopening experience into what a Supercars paddock looks like.
Later that afternoon, the second group of participants arrived for the Pathways event, commencing with a panel discussion and Q&A session with three guest speakers.
The young women heard insights from Lisa Cramption, Motorsport Australia Sporting & Technical Director, Filippa Guarna, Media Coach, SuperUtes Operations & Comms Manager and Imogen Radburn, Formula Ford Driver.
Each guest discussed their journey in Motorsport, offering the girls advice on how to get their start in the industry and establish long-lasting careers.
The Pathways event continued with the young women being split into two groups to experience a Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia GR
Cup paddock visit and Pathways workshops with breakout discussions.
Both activities provided participants the opportunity to ask questions and make connections with professionals in the industry.
The day finished with a networking session, allowing the girls to exchange contacts with each other, strengthening their relationships and assisting them in taking the next step in their motorsport journey.
The next FIA Girls on Track Pathways event will be held at Sydney Motorsport Park for the next round of the Shannons SpeedSeries on Friday 18 October. The next Inspire event will be held on Thursday 14 November for the Repco Supercars Championship at VAILO Adelaide 500.
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After an incredible motorsport career spanning six decades, Graham Moore has officially retired from competition. Since obtaining Motorsport Australia licence in 1963, Graham has been a formidable presence in the racing world as a driver and team owner. Graham’s contribution towards Motorsport Australia and the wider community is clear, thankful to the governing body for its support over his long career and experience as a licence-holder.
His career is a testament to the highs and challenges of Australian motorsport, including a remarkable 25 starts in the iconic Bathurst 500 and 1000 races, placing him third on the list for most starts. His consistent top-10 finishes as both a team owner and driver demonstrate his unwavering commitment and skill.
Internationally, Graham also made his mark by competing in four Spa 24-Hour events in Belgium alongside Belgian driver Michel Delcourt, earning a prestigious Kings Cup victory. This achievement is just one of many in a career defined by excellence.
As a private promoter, Graham brought international attention to Bathurst, introducing foreign talents to the event. He invited Michel Delcourt to compete four times and made headlines by bringing motorcycle champion Wayne Gardner to Bathurst for the first time in 1992.
Throughout his long career, Graham Moore has embodied the spirit of a privateer, often triumphing over factory teams and leading the charge for independent racers. His legacy as a passionate competitor and promoter will not be forgotten.
Motorsport Australia thanks Graham for his contributions and commitment to the sport, celebrating a lifetime of achievements. His passion and dedication have truly left an indelible mark on Australian motorsport.
Thank you, Graham, for an extraordinary journey.
Motorsport Australia was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Fitzgerald. On behalf of the entire motorsport community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those inspired by his remarkable journey in racing.
Peter Fitzgerald's contributions to motorsport and the automotive industry have left an indelible mark that will resonate for years to come. His legacy is one that will undoubtedly inspire future generations of racers and enthusiasts alike.
A gifted driver, Peter built an impressive reputation throughout his career, making significant strides in various competitions. He was a Champion in both the Production Car and Porsche categories, and
his participation in iconic events like the Bathurst 1000 showcased his exceptional talent. Additionally, he competed in the AUSCAR series at the Thunderdome in Calder Park, further solidifying his place in motorsport history.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Peter was celebrated for his warmth and kindness. He possessed a unique ability to connect with people, forging lasting relationships founded on mutual respect and admiration.
The many stories shared by those who knew him highlight not just a skilled racer, but a true friend and mentor whose impact extended well beyond the racetrack.
In this difficult time, we reflect on Peter's incredible passion for
motorsport and his unwavering support for others. His spirit will be remembered fondly by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
As we honour Peter’s memory, may we also find comfort in the countless lives he influenced and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
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