Victorian State Race Series calendar taking shape

While the sun has only recently set on the 2023 season, the Victorian State Race Series has locked in a six-round schedule for 2024 kicking off in mid-February with a strong competitor turnout expected… writes Steve DeVries

The opening round will see Formula Ford, Formula Vee, Porsche 944s, Hyundai Excels, Saloon Cars, Sports Sedans, MG & Invited British Sports Cars, HQ Holdens and Historic Touring Cars put rubber to tarmac around Sandown between February 16 and 18.

Notably, Improved Production foregoes the traditional opening round in lieu of starting their State campaign on March 16 and 17 at Winton. Sports Cars will fill the void left by Improved Production for Sandown, with Historic Formula Ford cars invited to bolster the already strong field of both Duratec and Kent class cars.

Phillip Island will play host to the third round of the series in mid-May, where eyes will be on the record books following resurfacing works currently underway at the picturesque circuit.

A three-month mid-season break paves the way for a second trip to Sandown in August, before returning to Phillip Island in September one week before the AFL Grand Final takes centre stage.

While the hype at the beginning of 2023 ultimately didn’t produce a bumper field for Calder Park’s successful return to state-level racing, the aim for 2024 will be to build on 2023’s success when it once again rounds out the series schedule in late October.

As has been the case for the last three seasons, all Victorian State Race Series events will be live streamed on Blend Line TV.

While not part of the Victorian State Race Series, The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC) has confirmed it will host its annual Island Magic event for several state-level categories on November 24 and 25 and will welcome back Sports Cars after a two-year absence from the traditional end-of-season event.

2024 Victorian State Race Series calendar

Rd 1: February 16-18 (Sandown)

Rd 2: March 16-17 (Winton)

Rd 3: May 17-19 (Phillip Island)

Rd 4: August 23-25 (Sandown)

Rd 5: September 20-22 (Phillip Island)

Rd 6: October 26-27 (Calder Park)

Island Magic: November 24-25 (Phillip Island) **

**Not Part of the Victorian State Race Series

Image: Rebecca Hind/Revved Photography

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