MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE NEW SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Motorsport Australia is set to launch the brand-new Motorsport Australia Sportscar Championship next year, combining Radicals, prototype machines and LMP3 cars in a single competition.

The fresh championship will combine cars that have traditionally raced in the Australian Prototype Series and Radical Australia Cup single make series, while also welcoming LMP3 entrants both locally and from overseas.

Initial indications suggest that the field could feature more than 20 cars in the inaugural 2022 championship.

Motorsport Australia Director of Motorsport & Commercial Operations Michael Smith said that the new combined category was a strong development on existing series’ ahead of its 2022 introduction.

“There has been a lot of hard work and consultation with appropriate stakeholders behind the scenes as we prepare for the debut of the Motorsport Australia Sportscar Championship,” Smith said.

“This new Championship promises to deliver a new category to Australia and further build on the terrific work of the existing promoters of the Radical and Prototype series, and welcome those with LMP3 vehicles into a combined category to provide more opportunities for racing.

“We expect there will be a large number of cars and competitors who will be eligible for this Championship, subject to the promoter and Motorsport Australia confirming the regulations once we appoint the new Promoter through the EOI process.

“The LMP3 component also offers an exciting opportunity for international competitors to be part of the Championship in the years ahead, once international borders re-open.

“There are many cars in the Asia-Pacific region that we expect will be eligible and given the calibre and reputation of Australian circuits, we know the interest in racing in Australia will be strong. This desire will no doubt be even stronger given the recent pandemic.”

Currently, the Australian motorsport administration body is seeking an individual to fill the role of commercial organisation and promotion of the Motorsport Australia Sportscar Championship.

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