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The '''2025 ]''' is an upcoming ] championship in Australia. It the second running of the championship sanctioned by the ], using the ] ]. The Australian Drivers' Championship title dates to 1957.
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The '''2025 ]''' is an upcoming ] championship in Australia. It is scheduled to be the second running of the championship created in 2024 when its sanctioning body, the ] secured the rights to that title, dating back to 1957.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Bruce |date=2 March 2024 |title=Motorsport Australia sanctioning rival claims prestigious Australian Drivers Championship title |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2024/03/02/__trashed |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=AutoAction}}</ref> The series will be a ] using the ] ].
The 2025 series represents a significant increase in media coverage for the series, with at least three of the six rounds broadcast live on free-to-air and pay television as part of the ].

The 2025 season is scheduled to start on 28 February at ], will be run over six race weekends and will finish on 2 November at the same venue.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=OBrien |first=Garry |date=24 December 2024 |title=Australian Drivers’ Championship calendar unveiled |url=https://speedcafe.com/australian-drivers-championship-calendar-unveiled/ |access-date=2025-01-01 |website=Speedcafe.com |language=en-AU}}</ref>

== Drivers ==
All drivers will compete with a ] car powered by a ] engine on ] tires. Drivers aged 40 and above may take part in the Masters Australian Drivers’ Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025 |title=2025 Australian Drivers' Championship Rules and Regulations |url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1Wbvs63vZG6aJ5oHCSD8JdXt2IVAqkTVVfrzo21KLo/edit?tab=t.0 |access-date=10 January 2025}}</ref>


==Calendar== ==Calendar==

The 2025 calendar was announced on 24 December 2024, with a round at ] added a few days later to bring the total up to six events.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 December 2024 |title=****UPDATED**** 2025 'GOLD STAR' AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1408131336955455&set=a.790266228741972 |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=]}}</ref> The series will make its debut at ].


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==References==
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==External links== == External links ==

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{{Australian Drivers' Championship}}

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Latest revision as of 18:18, 10 January 2025

Motor racing competition 2025 Australian Drivers' Championship Previous 2024 Next 2026

The 2025 Australian Drivers' Championship is an upcoming motor racing championship in Australia. It is scheduled to be the second running of the championship created in 2024 when its sanctioning body, the Australian Auto Sport Alliance secured the rights to that title, dating back to 1957. The series will be a spec series using the open-wheel Hyper Racer X1.

The 2025 season is scheduled to start on 28 February at Winton Motor Raceway, will be run over six race weekends and will finish on 2 November at the same venue.

Drivers

All drivers will compete with a Hyper Racer X1 car powered by a Suzuki Hayabusa engine on Hankook tires. Drivers aged 40 and above may take part in the Masters Australian Drivers’ Championship.

Calendar

The 2025 calendar was announced on 24 December 2024, with a round at One Raceway added a few days later to bring the total up to six events. The series will make its debut at Sydney Motorsport Park.

Round Circuit Date Support Bill Map of circuit locations
1 R1 Victoria (state) Winton Motor Raceway, Winton 28 February – 2 March Formula RX8
Australian Super TT Championship
Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series
Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series
TA2 Muscle Car Series 		2025 Australian Drivers' Championship is located in AustraliaSydneySydneyWintonWintonThe BendThe BendCalder ParkCalder ParkGoulburnGoulburn
R2
R3
R4
2 R1 New South Wales One Raceway, Goulburn 5–6 April Clubman Championship
Series X3 New South Wales
New South Wales MX-5 Cup
Motor Racing Australia Super TT
Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series
Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series
R2
R3
R4
3 R1 South Australia The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend 2–4 May Victorian V8 Series
Super Tin Top Racing Victoria
R2
R3
R4
4 R1 New South Wales Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek 30 May – 1 June Formula RX8
Australian Super TT Championship
Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series
Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series
TA2 Muscle Car Series
Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series
R2
R3
R4
5 R1 Victoria (state) Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne 13–15 June Victorian V8 Series
Super Tin Top Racing Victoria
R2
R3
R4
6 R1 Victoria (state) Winton Motor Raceway, Winton 31 October – 2 November Formula RX8
Australian Super TT Championship
Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series
Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series
TA2 Muscle Car Series
R2
R3
R4

References

  1. Williams, Bruce (2 March 2024). "Motorsport Australia sanctioning rival claims prestigious Australian Drivers Championship title". AutoAction. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  2. ^ OBrien, Garry (24 December 2024). "Australian Drivers' Championship calendar unveiled". Speedcafe.com. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  3. "2025 Australian Drivers' Championship Rules and Regulations". 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  4. "****UPDATED**** 2025 'GOLD STAR' AUSTRALIAN DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP". facebook. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.

External links

Australian Drivers' Championship
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