Speedseries start 2024 season at the Home of Horsepower Sandown Raceway
Excitement Brews as National Trans Am, TCR Australia, and Formula Open Seasons Kick Off at Sandown International Raceway
Sandown International Raceway is gearing up for an action-packed weekend as some of Australia's most exciting motorsport categories kick off their 2024 campaigns. With a stacked field of big names and fresh faces, fans can expect thrilling races and fierce competition across the board.
In the National Trans Am series, sixteen drivers are set to battle it out for glory in the first Shannons SpeedSeries event of the year. Reigning champion James Moffat leads the charge, accompanied by Supercars veterans Tim Slade, James Golding, and Todd Hazelwood. However, they'll face stiff competition from rising stars like Elliot Barbour, Ben Grice, and Nash Morris, all eager to make their mark on the series.
Morris, in particular, has his sights set on not only contending for the title but also clinching the newly introduced Young Gun Award. With talented youngsters like Edan Thornburrow and Tom Hayman in the mix, the competition promises to be intense.
The addition of drivers like Jordan Boys adds further excitement to the mix, with his wealth of experience across various racing disciplines sure to make him a contender from the outset.
Meanwhile, the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series will see fifteen cars line up for the season opener, with plenty of offseason shake-ups keeping fans on their toes. Reigning champion Josh Buchan returns to defend his title, albeit with a new teammate in UK star Tom Oliphant. The series also welcomes new faces and teams, including 99motorsport, adding to the anticipation surrounding the opening round.
In the Giti Australian Formula Open, reigning champion Trent Grubel leads a field of fourteen cars as he aims to secure back-to-back titles. With a mix of experienced campaigners and talented rookies, including circuit racing debutant Joanne Ciconte, the competition is set to be fierce across all classes.
Lastly, the Australian Production Cars (APC) series kicks off its season with defending champion Iain Sherrin headlining the entry list. Despite a smaller field for the opening round, the caliber of competition remains high, promising thrilling racing action for fans.
With multiple categories vying for attention, Sandown International Raceway is set to come alive with the sound of roaring engines and the smell of burning rubber as the 2024 motorsport season gets underway in style. Fans can expect nothing short of edge-of-the-seat excitement as drivers battle it out for supremacy on the track.
