Excel racing goes national
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 30 December 2022
In an Australian motorsport first, Hyundai Excel racers will have the chance to drive in a multi-round national competition next year.
In 2023 the Hyundai Excel’s will run as part of the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series after a state level racing, which has grown in popularity across Australia.
The Excel Racing National Series aims to bring the top Hyundai drivers from around the country to face off in a three-round series.
The new championship travels to some of the most well-know tracks in Australia and starts at Queensland Raceway in June.
A major day-night affair at Sydney Motorsport Park in October shapes up as one not to miss, while the championship concludes at the returning Calder Park at the end of November.
The series will be managed by experience motorsport operative Brett Peters, who oversees the Track Attack Australia Excel Cup and said 2023 will be an exciting year for the Excel racing community.
Excel racing is thriving all over Australia – obviously all the state series are very successful, and there have been single-event Excel Nationals held each year, but this is the first time there will be a national series with more than one round,” Peters said.
“It’s a great opportunity for Excel racers to compete on the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series platform and enjoy the benefits of TV exposure.
“We’ll work closely with the state Excel clubs to ensure we complement their activities. We’re conscious about not detracting from the state-based series.”
BAC General Manager Stephen Whyte said he expects some fierce fights ion the Excel Racing National Series.
The quality of drivers at the front of all the state Excel championships is impressive, so when they all come together in the National Series, the races will be hard-fought,” Whyte said.
“From an entertainment perspective, we’re expecting the Excel Racing National Series to be a crowd favourite, with close contests, door-to-door racing and lots of overtaking.”
Drivers hoping to compete in the 2023 Excel Racing National Series can express their interest via the Track Australia Facebook Page.
2023 Excel Racing National Series Calendar
Round 1 – Queensland Raceway, June 2-4
Round 2 – Sydney Motorsport Park, October 13-14 (Day/Night Event)
Round 3 – Calder Park Raceway, November 24-26
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