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Vic State Series returns to Sandown this weekend

By Auto Action

Date posted: August 10, 2023

After two and a half months away, the Victorian State Race Series kicks back into gear at Sandown Raceway this weekend, with the Australian Formula Ford Series as the headliner.

With the first half of the season complete, the fourth round on August 11-13 represents a chance for drivers to build some momentum at the back end of the year.

There will be all sorts of action for fans to enjoy at the event run by the Australian Sports Sedan Association with eight categories on show including two in the national spotlight.

Matt Hillyer and Zak Lobko are leading the push for the national Formula Ford cahmpionsip this season

Leading the way will be the Australian Formula Ford Series, which remains in Victoria for round five of the 2023 season.

After a clean sweep in Winton, Matthew Hillier enjoys a 17-point lead over Zak Lobko in the championship standings.

They have been the dominant pair winning nine of the 16 races, but the likes of Xavier Kokai and Jake Santalucia will be looking to make more moves.

A strong field of around 40 cars is anticipated to chase the Australian Saloon Car Racing title.

Last year’s title was taken out by West Australian Grant Johnson over Brandon Madden at Sydney Motorsport Park.

In addition to the leading national categories, there is still plenty on the line in the Victorian State Championship rounds.

Reef McCarthy will be looking to continue his dominance in the Victorian Formula Vee series having won every race since the season opener.

Chris Lewis-Williams is looking to enhance his advantage in the Porsche 944 Challenge standings over Cameron Teller and Adam Brewer.

The BMW E30’s bring their straight six howl to Sandown once again. Image: Rebecca Hind

After starting off their year at Phillip Island, the BMW E30 series is having a tight championship season after a few years of having a runaway winner. But this season Royce Lyne leads the series by just nine points from Ashley Rogers, with veteran Brian Bourke just 20 points back.

The Victorian V8s and Prototypes will also bring some muscle to the high-speed venue for their first hit out of 2023.

In addition to the racing action, there are hopes to arrange a sprint style event where drivers are welcome to test their cars in a non-championship capacity within the schedule.

Entries are still open for those interested to take part, while spectators can watch the action from the Sandown grandstand with tickets available on the VSRS and AASA websites.

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