This year, I’m focussed on getting my Nissan 300ZX prepared to compete in track days again, after a four-year absence. In anticipation, I’ve compiled a list of track days in Victoria for the first half of 2025.
Victorian Track Day List 2025
Hyundai i30 Sedan N TCR Edition
Significant features
– Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the i30 Sedan N TCR Edition (badged as ELANTRA N TCR Edition & AVANTE N TCR Edition overseas).
Lewis Hamilton drives Ayrton Senna’s McLaren at Interlagos
Ahead of the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was given the very special opportunity of driving the 1990 McLaren MP4/5B of his racing idol Ayrton Senna.
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Toyota GR86 Limited Edition
Significant features
– Toyota’s upgraded GR86 two-door sports car range will arrive in Australian showrooms in December 2024, headlined by the new GR86 Limited Edition variant.
2024 Toyota GR Supra Supercar
Toyota Australia will enter the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship with the GR Supra. The racecar will be designed and developed by Toyota Australia’s design team and Walkinshaw Andretti United has been chosen as Toyota’s homologation team partner. Toyota will field a minimum of four GEN3 GR Supras. The GR Supra will use Toyota’s 2UR-GSE all-aluminium, quad-cam V8.
Porsche 718 RSK
Brief History
– The 718 RSK was introduced in 1957, as a successor to the 550 Spyder and was designed primarily for racing.
– One of the most iconic and influential sports cars in Porsche’s history, with only 34 cars made.
Corvette C8 ZR1
Significant features
– The Chevrolet Corvette C8 ZR1 will enter production in 2025, but there are no current plans to offer the model in Australia.
2024 Le Mans 24 Hour Results
Race results from the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hour.
Mechanics near me
In many years of car ownership, like many people, I’ve found it difficult to find a good, honest mechanic. I firstly want to point out some of the bad experiences I’ve had with mechanics and who I recommend seeing to work on your car.
BMW M3 E36 and Nissan 300ZX Z32 Repairs
It’s time for an update on the two cars that I own, being a 1994 BMW M3 E36 and 1990 Nissan 300ZX Z32.
Nissan Z NISMO
Significant features
– Power and torque of the Nissan Z NISMO increased to 309kW and 520Nm.
– NISMO-tuned 9 speed automatic with paddle shifters.
– Priced at $94,000 (MSRP).
Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX listed for sale
– The red Honda NSX is listed for sale in the UK for £500,000 ($AU955,000).
– Car was registered in 1991 and has covered approximately 65,000 kilometres.
– Given to the triple F1 World Champion by Honda, while he was driving for the McLaren Honda F1 team.
2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
In 2025, Melbourne will once again host the opening round of the Formula 1 World Championship, held at the Albert Park circuit. The event will be held from Thursday 13 March to Sunday 16 March 2025.
Mercedes-AMG Bathurst 12 Hour 2024
The upcoming Bathurst 12 Hour, taking place on the 16-18th February 2024, will feature a total of ten Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing entries. Last year’s winners Jules Gounon, Kenny Habul and Luca Stolz will again partner to defend their crown.
Wheeler Dealers in Australia
Fans of the popular British TV show ‘Wheeler Dealers’, where classic cars and restored and repaired, can meet the show’s hosts, Mike Brewer and Marc Priestley later this month.