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SpeedSeries set to grow in 2024

SpeedSeries

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: September 10, 2023

The SpeedSeries is expected to expand in 2024 following the announcement of a larger draft calendar starting in February and ending in November.

No less than 10 rounds are scheduled for 2024, commencing at the iconic Victorian track Sandown on February 9-11 and wrapping up once again with the Bathurst International on November 8-10.

The season will also return to South Australia with The Bend penned in for May. Symmons Plains, Phillip Island, Queensland Raceway and Sydney Motorsport Park are the other tracks the SpeedSeries will visit with the latter two both hosting doubleheaders.

Whilst Winton has dropped off the draft calendar, round seven on August 30 to September 1 is yet to be confirmed.

The 2024 draft calendar flags a significant expansion with two more rounds on the cards than this year’s eight-event season.

Notably the season will end on a high with the TCR World Tour set to return to Sydney Motorsport Park and Bathurst.

The calendars for the respective categories such as TCR, Trans Am and S5000 are yet to be finalised.

Motorsport Australia director of motorsport and commercial operations Michael Smith said the growth marks the success of the 2023 season, while he only expects “very limited changes” in the provisional calendar.

“We’re excited to be releasing our draft 2024 calendar ahead of time to give all our categories and motorsport fans the opportunity to plan their year and look forward to another busy year,” Smith said.

“While this calendar is provisional, we are hopeful that there will be very limited changes, if any, however the release of other category calendars, namely Supercars, may force us to shift some dates to avoid any clashes.

“With eight events held in 2023, we are pleased to be running an expanded 10 round bumper calendar in 2024, providing more opportunities for categories to be part of our exciting events.

“This year has seen the best crowds in the SpeedSeries/Nationals history and our digital footprint is the largest it’s ever been, reaching millions of people so far in 2023, along with strong TV ratings across a high quality broadcast on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.”

Australia Racing Group Chief Operating Officer Liam Curkpatrick said the SpeedSeries is looking to build from a “breakout year”.

“It’s pleasing to see the 2024 calendar take shape and we can’t wait to be part of the SpeedSeries again next year,” Curkpatrick said.

“We will shortly be able to release our category specific calendars as well, providing certainty and a clear path forward for 2024.

“This year has been a breakout year for the SpeedSeries with record crowds, TV audiences and across our digital platforms. 

“2024 promises to be another strong year and we look forward to getting underway at Sandown in February.”

Image: Daniel Kalisz

2024 SpeedSeries draft calendar 

Round 1: Sandown February 9-11

Round 2: Symmons Plains March 15-17

Round 3: Phillip Island April 12-14

Round 4: The Bend Motorsport Park May 24-26

Round 5: Queensland Raceway July 12-14

Round 6: Queensland Raceway July 19-21

Round 7: TBC August 30-September 1

Round 8: Sydney Motorsport Park October 18-20

Round 9: Sydney Motorsport Park November 1-3

Round 10: Mount Panorama Bathurst November 8-10

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