GT World Challenge Australia

The GT World Challenge Australia, formerly known as the Australian GT Championship, boasts a rich and intermittent history in Australian motorsport. Initially contested from 1960 to 1963 and again from 1982 to 1985, the championship found its continuous footing in 2005. In 2021, it underwent a significant transformation, aligning with the globally renowned SRO Motorsports Group to become part of the GT World Challenge family. This strategic move brought the series under the international GT3 class regulations, elevating its profile and attracting a mix of professional and amateur drivers. Operating under the sanction of Motorsport Australia, GT World Challenge Australia features a thrilling calendar of events across the nation's premier circuits. The series primarily showcases the powerful and technologically advanced GT3 machinery from manufacturers like Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Audi, and Lamborghini. Race weekends typically comprise practice and qualifying sessions, followed by two sprint races, often featuring a compulsory pit stop for driver changes in its popular Pro-Am format. Points are awarded based on finishing positions, contributing to both driver and team championships, fostering intense competition throughout the season. Over its modern era, the championship has seen a host of talented drivers claim the coveted title, including motorsport luminaries such as David Brabham, Garth Tander, and more recent champions like Yasser Shahin and Liam Talbot. As a cornerstone of Australian sports car racing, GT World Challenge Australia continues to provide a high-calibre platform for both established stars and emerging talents. Its integration into the global GT World Challenge ecosystem ensures its continued relevance and appeal, offering a pathway for Australian teams and drivers onto the international stage while delivering exciting, world-class GT racing to local fans.