Big Precision National Sports Sedan calendar revealed

The fight for the Precision National Sports Sedan Series title will be contested by fire-breathing beasts across five rounds in 2025.

The Sports Sedans will go racing at driver-favourite permanent circuits across four different states.

It all starts with the prestigious Des Wall Trophy on the line at Sydney Motorsport Park in March.

For the first time since 2023, the category will make racing returns to Queensland Raceway and Winton during the winter months.

In August the Precision National Sports Sedan Series will take centre stage at the Bend Classic event at Tailem Bend.

The season will conclude in a big way with a return to the sweeping Phillip Island at the Island Magic event where the prestigious 50k Plate is on offer.

Champion Peter Ingram at SMP this year. Image: Mpix

Precision National Sports Sedan Series Director Michael Robinson said he is happy with how the calendar has come together after consultation with the competitor group.

“I think the selection of tracks has worked out really well in the sense that not only are we in at least three different states, but we have good events at good tracks,” he told Auto Action.

“We have been wanting to go back to Phillip Island and an improved Queensland Raceway

Sydney Motorsport Park is a good track we like to go to.

“The 50K Plate at the Island Magic is something we have wanted to go back to after a number of years.

“We have five great circuits which are always very good to attend, so I’m very happy.”

Sports Sedans are back at Queensland Raceway

Over the last two years the Precision National Sports Sedan Series has been able to race on the Supercars stage at Sydney Motorsport Park and even Bathurst and the Gold Coast.

Whilst 2025 will not see any Supercars support events, in its place steps up the newly created Trophy Series from Motorsport Australia where Sports Sedans will be the main event.

The Sydney Motorsport Park opener, Winton round, Bend Classic and Island Magic rounds are all on the Trophy Series card shared with either state series or ARG.

The only exception is Queensland Raceway, which will be a new SRO meeting.

“Supercars have changed their race formats to have more track time for their series so less for support categories,” Robinson explained.

“This year we have done a different path and it is more track related. It is a different program, but it has worked out well.

“That is another major factor is that MA has moved away from the SpeedSeries and set up this Trophy Series linked with state events.

“There is generally only one to two national categories at those events so we may become one of the highlights.

“The Bend Classic is a strong example where it is a fantastic event with big crowds and even a rodeo on the Friday night where we will be a feature category.”

Ashley Jarvis stayed out of trouble to win the last Winton round of the Precision National Sports Sedans Series. image: Thomas Miles

After a total of 47 drivers led by champion Peter Ingram took part in the 2024 Precision National Sports Sedan Series, Robinson suggested more new cars and names could be coming next year.

“This year has been a building one for some,” he said.

“John Gourlay’s Audi is a classic example. His new car is finished and tested to be ready for next year.

“There will hopefully be four or five new cars that will be debuting in the new year.

“We will also have some returning drivers and cars that want to do the full season for the first time in a while. That should mean we have strong numbers throughout the year.

“We are building up to a good opening round at Sydney in March.

“We are hoping to get good state support at each round so we are working with the local clubs.

“The concept of state and national cars racing together will work well.”

2025 Precision National Sports Sedan Series calendar

Round 1: Sydney Motorsport Park March 21-23 Trophy Series with NSW

Round 2: Queensland Raceway May 30-June 1 SRO Speed Series

Round 3: Winton Motor Raceway August 22-24 Trophy Series ARG

Round 4: Bend Classic October 25-26 Trophy Series SA state

Round 5: Island Magic November 21-23 Trophy Series Vic state

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