PIARC ready to recruit new officials
Those with an interest in motorsport are being given new insights into how to become an official thanks to Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC)’s latest initiative. Taking place on Sunday 23 January in Springvale, the 90-minute session will look at the various roles available for new Motorsport Australia officials and how to get […]
Williams to run in F2
The FIA Formula 2 Championship will now have two Australians competing this year, with Calan Williams securing a full-time seat with Trident Motorsport. After fellow Australian and FIA Formula 3 Championship graduate Jack Doohan signed with Virtuosi Racing late last year, Williams became just the ninth driver to lock in a full-time seat for […]
Peroni earns seat with title-winning ELMS outfit
Tasmanian gun Alex Peroni’s new career move has been confirmed after securing a seat in the 2022 European Le Mans Series (ELMS). Having raced predominately in international open wheel categories since moving to Europe in 2015, this year will mark Peroni’s first foray into sports car racing. The 22-year-old will contest the six-round […]
Taylor and Moscatt holding up well in Dakar
With the 2022 Dakar Rally more than halfway completed, Australians Molly Taylor and Dale Moscatt have been enjoying a solid run in their maiden campaign. Seven stages in the world’s most famous off road race have run to date, with a combined entry list of 551 bikes and four-wheeled vehicles lined up at the […]
Club Profile: Klub VW Darling Downs
One of the most recognisable classic cars around are the old school Volkswagen Beetle and of course, there are multiple clubs in Australia dedicated to enthusiasts with these vehicles. One of those clubs, the Klub VW Darling Downs was formed in 1996 after being inspired by the more traditional club in Toowoomba. Motorsport caught up with Club […]
Meet Wendy Walker
In 2022, the Western Australia State Council will see Wendy Walker take over as Chair for the next three years. Motorsport Australia caught up with Walker to get a bit of an insight into who she is ahead of her official takeover on 1 January, 2022. So Wendy, you must be really excited about this new […]
Meet Petrina Astbury
In 2022, the Victorian State Council will see Petrina Astbury take over as Chair for the next three years. Motorsport Australia caught up with Astbury to get a bit of an insight into who she is ahead of her official takeover on 1 January, 2022. How does it feel to be voted in? Petrina Astbury: It’s […]
FIA focus on Harness safety
The FIA has released a recent safety bulletin, emphasising the importance of safety harnesses when competing. The bulletin focuses on a number of steps competitors should take in order to equip their harness correctly so that it provides optimal protection in the event of an accident. Whilst the release is focused on International […]
Club Profile: Western District Car Club
Regarded as one of the longest serving car clubs in Australia, the Western District Car Club (WDCC) has been providing all levels of motorsport to Victoria’s west for almost eight decades. Click here for more information on the club. av Motorsport Australia caught up with the WDCC Vice President Andrew Caddy to discuss the club. When […]
2022 Australian Grand Prix display EOI open
With the FIA Formula 1 World Championship confirmed to return to Australia in April, Victorian Motorsport Australia Car Clubs will again have the chance to display their cars at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. While previous years have seen up to 500 cars situated at Automotive Avenue on the Albert Park golf course, the […]