# 2025 Australian Drivers' Championship

The 2025 Hankook Australian Drivers' Championship is a motor racing championship in Australia. It is the second running of the championship created in 2024 when its sanctioning body, the Australian Auto Sport Alliance secured the rights to the Australian Drivers' Championship title dating back to 1957. The series is a spec series using the open-wheel Hyper Racer X1.
The 2025 season started on 1 March at Winton Motor Raceway, will be run over six race weekends and will finish on 2 November at the same venue.

## Drivers

All drivers compete with a Hyper Racer X1 car powered by a Suzuki Hayabusa engine on Hankook tires. Drivers aged 40 and above may take part in the Masters Australian Drivers’ Championship. All teams and drivers are Australian-registered.
| Team | No. | Driver | Rounds |
| Summons Racing | 3 | Adam Nicolson | 1 |
| Summons Racing | 12 | Rob Summons | 1 |
| Summons Racing | 50 | Niko French | 1 |
| Summons Racing | 89 | Ivan Vantagiato | 1 |
| Pakelo Lubricants Carbon Racing | 6 | Hayden Crossland | 1 |
| Justin Yuen Motorsport | 8 | Justin Yuen | 1 |
| Lucas Stasi Racing | 34 | Lucas Stasi | 1 |
| Privateer | 5 | Christopher Carydias | 1 |
| Privateer | 11 | Chris Peters | 1 |
| Privateer | 19 | Hamish Leighton | 1 |
| Privateer | 23 | Peter Nowlan | 1 |
| Privateer | 24 | Brenton Davey | 1 |
| Privateer | 25 | Josh Gardiner | 1 |
| Privateer | 26 | Damon Sterling | 1 |
| Privateer | 27 | Bastien Treptel | 1 |
| Privateer | 14 | Jack Lewis | 1 |
| Privateer | 38 | Zachary Catlin | 1 |
| Privateer | 41 | Anton Zhouk | 1 |
| Privateer | 48 | Dean Crooke | 1 |
| Privateer | 95 | Rory McKercher | 1 |
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## Calendar

The 2025 calendar was announced on 24 December 2024, with a round at One Raceway added a few days later to bring the total up to six events. The series will make its debut at Sydney Motorsport Park.
| Round | Round | Circuit | Date | Support Bill | Map of circuit locations |
| 1 | R1 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 1 March | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 1 | R2 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 2 March | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 1 | R3 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 2 March | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 1 | R4 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 2 March | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 2 | R1 | One Raceway, Goulburn | 5–6 April | Clubman Championship Series X3 New South Wales New South Wales MX-5 Cup Motor Racing Australia Super TT Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 2 | R2 | One Raceway, Goulburn | 5–6 April | Clubman Championship Series X3 New South Wales New South Wales MX-5 Cup Motor Racing Australia Super TT Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 2 | R3 | One Raceway, Goulburn | 5–6 April | Clubman Championship Series X3 New South Wales New South Wales MX-5 Cup Motor Racing Australia Super TT Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 2 | R4 | One Raceway, Goulburn | 5–6 April | Clubman Championship Series X3 New South Wales New South Wales MX-5 Cup Motor Racing Australia Super TT Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 3 | R1 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | 2–4 May | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 3 | R2 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | 2–4 May | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 3 | R3 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | 2–4 May | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 3 | R4 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | 2–4 May | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 4 | R1 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | 30 May – 1 June | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 4 | R2 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | 30 May – 1 June | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 4 | R3 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | 30 May – 1 June | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 4 | R4 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | 30 May – 1 June | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series Legend Car NSW Asphalt Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 5 | R1 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | 13–15 June | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 5 | R2 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | 13–15 June | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 5 | R3 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | 13–15 June | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 5 | R4 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | 13–15 June | Victorian V8 Series Super Tin Top Racing Victoria | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 6 | R1 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 31 October – 2 November | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 6 | R2 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 31 October – 2 November | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 6 | R3 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 31 October – 2 November | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |
| 6 | R4 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | 31 October – 2 November | Formula RX8 Australian Super TT Championship Formula Ford: Stars & Renegades Series Legend Car Australia Asphalt Series TA2 Muscle Car Series | SydneyWintonThe BendCalder ParkGoulburn |

## Race results

| Round | Round | Circuit | Pole position | Fastest lap | Winning driver |
| 1 | R1 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | Damon Sterling | Dean Crooke | Damon Sterling |
| 1 | R2 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | Hayden Crossland | Damon Sterling |
| 1 | R3 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | Dean Crooke | Hayden Crossland |
| 1 | R4 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | Damon Sterling | Hayden Crossland |
| 2 | R1 | One Raceway, Goulburn | | | |
| 2 | R2 | One Raceway, Goulburn | | | |
| 2 | R3 | One Raceway, Goulburn | | | |
| 2 | R4 | One Raceway, Goulburn | | | |
| 3 | R1 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | | | |
| 3 | R2 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | | | |
| 3 | R3 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | | | |
| 3 | R4 | The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend | | | |
| 4 | R1 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | | | |
| 4 | R2 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | | | |
| 4 | R3 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | | | |
| 4 | R4 | Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek | | | |
| 5 | R1 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | | | |
| 5 | R2 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | | | |
| 5 | R3 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | | | |
| 5 | R4 | Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne | | | |
| 6 | R1 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | | |
| 6 | R2 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | | |
| 6 | R3 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | | |
| 6 | R4 | Winton Motor Raceway, Winton | | | |

## Championship standings
### Scoring system

Points are awarded as follows:
| Position | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | 13th | 14th | 15th | 16th | 17th |
| Points | 25 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |

### Drivers' championship

| Pos | Driver | WIN1 | WIN1 | WIN1 | WIN1 | ONE | ONE | ONE | ONE | BEN | BEN | BEN | BEN | SYD | SYD | SYD | SYD | CAL | CAL | CAL | CAL | WIN2 | WIN2 | WIN2 | WIN2 | Pts |
| Pos | Driver | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Pts |
| =1 | Damon Sterling | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 90 |
| =1 | Hayden Crossland | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 90 |
| 3 | Niko French | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 67 |
| 4 | Lucas Stasi | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 66 |
| 5 | Hamish Leighton | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 63 |
| 6 | Dean Crooke | 3 | Ret | 4 | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 53 |
| 7 | Adam Nicolson | 7 | 9 | 12 | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 48 |
| 8 | Zachary Catlin | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 45 |
| 9 | Justin Yuen | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43 |
| 10 | Peter Nowlan | DNS | 7 | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 42 |
| 11 | Brenton Davey | 8 | 6 | Ret | 13 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 36 |
| 12 | Bastien Treptel | 12 | 10 | 8 | Ret | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 33 |
| 13 | Rory McKercher | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 32 |
| 14 | Anton Zhouk | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31 |
| 15 | Jack Lewis | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31 |
| 16 | Christopher Carydias | Ret | 15 | 15 | 12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 21 |
| 17 | Chris Peters | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20 |
| 18 | Rob Summons | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17 |
| 19 | Ivan Vantagiato | 9 | Ret | Ret | WD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12 |
| — | Josh Gardiner | Ret | WD | WD | WD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Pts |
| Pos | Driver | WIN1 | WIN1 | WIN1 | WIN1 | ONE | ONE | ONE | ONE | BEN | BEN | BEN | BEN | SYD | SYD | SYD | SYD | CAL | CAL | CAL | CAL | WIN2 | WIN2 | WIN2 | WIN2 | | Pts |
| Colour | Result |
| Gold | Winner |
| Silver | Second place |
| Bronze | Third place |
| Green | Points finish |
| Blue | Non-points finish |
| Blue | Non-classified finish (NC) |
| Purple | Retired (Ret) |
| Red | Did not qualify (DNQ) |
| Red | Did not pre-qualify (DNPQ) |
| Black | Disqualified (DSQ) |
| White | Did not start (DNS) |
| White | Withdrew (WD) |
| White | Race cancelled (C) |
| Blank | Did not practice (DNP) |
| Blank | Did not arrive (DNA) |
| Blank | Excluded (EX) |