The Racing Series We Love — And Why We Keep Coming Back

At RaceAway Track Time, we are big believers in getting drivers into the right event at the right time.

Not every race meeting is built the same. Some are perfect for first-timers learning how to manage traffic and nerves. Some are brilliant for sharpening race craft. Some are serious preparation for bigger endurance events. And some are just plain, ridiculous fun — which, let’s be honest, is a very important part of motorsport.

Over the years, we have raced across a wide range of categories and events, and each one offers something a little different for our drivers. Whether you are looking to step into your first proper race, build experience towards a national licence, prepare for Bathurst, or just get maximum seat time with a great bunch of people, there is a series that can help get you there.

Here are some of the racing series we love — and why.

NSW Production Touring Cars

NSW Production Touring is a brilliant place for drivers who want to build experience around bigger, faster production cars.

This is proper production car racing, and it gives drivers a chance to share the track with some serious machinery. That means learning how to manage traffic, how to stay calm when something big fills your rear window, and how to race smart when cars with different strengths and weaknesses are around you.

For RaceAway drivers, NSW Production Touring is also a great stepping stone towards events like the Bathurst 6 Hour. The cars, the format, the pit lane procedures, the traffic management and the endurance-style thinking all help build the skill set needed for bigger production car events.

Another big benefit is the format. All the rounds are enduros that can be tackled by 1 to 2 drivers meaning you can extend your drive time should you wish.

NSW Production Touring requires a Motorsport Australia licence, and it can also be a useful part of the pathway for drivers working towards signatures for a national licence.

Why we love it: it is serious enough to develop real race craft, but still accessible enough to be a practical next step for drivers moving up from track days and club-level racing.

RX8 Cup

RX8 Cup is one of our favourites because it puts the focus exactly where it should be: on the driver.

As a one-make series, everyone is racing the same type of car. That means there are fewer excuses and more emphasis on race craft, consistency, car placement, braking, corner speed and decision-making. It is driver skill against driver skill — and that is what makes it so valuable.

The racing is close, the cars are fun, and the category has a great sense of community. It is competitive, but it still has that paddock atmosphere where people are learning, helping each other and pushing one another to improve.

The RX8 Cup calendar also gives drivers access to a strong mix of circuits, including some bucket-list tracks like Phillip Island, along with plenty of track time across the season. For drivers who want to build confidence, speed and race craft in a structured environment, it is a fantastic category.

RX8 Cup requires a Motorsport Australia licence, and like NSW Production Touring, it can form part of a driver’s pathway towards national licence signatures.

Why we love it: it is honest racing. If you want to become a better driver, RX8 Cup will absolutely make you work for it.

Motor Events Racing

Motor Events Racing is grassroots motorsport at its most chaotic, entertaining and welcoming.

These events are built around fun, community and getting people involved without making the whole thing feel intimidating or impossible. They are a great entry point for drivers who want to crack into motorsport, especially those who are still finding their feet and want to experience racing in a more relaxed environment.

The community is a huge part of what makes MER so good. The events are budget-friendly, the atmosphere is friendly, and there is always a healthy amount of silliness thrown in. Think bribery, pirouettes for bad behaviour, shenanigans in the paddock, and the kind of motorsport stories you end up telling for years.

But underneath the fun, there is still a lot to learn. Drivers get valuable seat time, traffic management experience, pit stop practice and the chance to settle into the rhythm of endurance racing without the pressure of a high-level championship environment.

Why we love it: it is fun, approachable and a brilliant way to remind yourself that motorsport does not always have to be so serious.

Motor Race Australia

Motor Race Australia events are a great fit for drivers who want competitive racing without necessarily committing to a huge multi-day weekend.

The one-day format of many MRA events is a major drawcard. It suits busy calendars, keeps costs more manageable and still gives drivers the chance to race at some of the most popular tracks in NSW.

MRA includes events and categories such as MX5 Cup, Sydney 300 and Wakefield 300. The longer events in particular tend to attract strong fields and good drivers, which makes them a great challenge for anyone looking to sharpen up.

The iconic Sydney 300 and Wakefield 300 events are especially valuable for endurance development. Drivers need to think beyond one quick lap. They need to manage tyres, traffic, consistency, pit stops, strategy and the mental side of longer race distances.

MRA is also now Motorsport Australia sanctioned, which means it can be part of a driver’s licence progression pathway and can help drivers work towards the signatures they need.

Why we love it: it offers quality racing, strong fields at popular NSW circuits.

Deputy 4 Hour Enduro

The Deputy 4 Hour at Pheasant Wood Circuit is one of the best grassroots endurance options around.

With eight rounds across the year, it gives drivers plenty of opportunities to race, learn and improve. The format is simple, accessible and very effective: a four-hour enduro broken into manageable stints. The 20-minute stint style is ideal for first-timers because it gives drivers proper race experience without being too physically demanding or mentally overwhelming.

Pheasant Wood is also a fantastic training track. It is tight, technical and busy enough to teach drivers a lot very quickly. With nine technical corners packed into a short lap, there is always something to work on — braking, rotation, exits, traffic, patience, overtaking and consistency.

The Deputy 4 Hour is also one of the most accessible ways to start racing. You do not need to jump straight into a full Motorsport Australia licence pathway to get involved, with the Pheasant Wood Circuit Event Licence accepted for the event.

For drivers coming from track days, this is often the perfect first step into racing. You get the buzz of a race meeting, the teamwork of an enduro, and the challenge of managing your own stint — without being thrown into the deep end too soon.

Why we love it: it is approachable, affordable, technical and ideal for building confidence in a proper race environment.

So, Which Series Is Right For You?

That depends on where you are in your driving journey.

If you are brand new to racing, the Deputy 4 Hour or Motor Events Racing are great places to start. You will get plenty of seat time, learn how race days work and build confidence without being overwhelmed.

If you are looking to sharpen your race craft, MX5 Cup or RX8 Cup is one of the best places to do it. Equal cars, close racing and plenty of pressure — in the best possible way.

If you want to prepare for bigger endurance events, NSW Production Touring and MRA events like the Sydney 300 or Wakefield 300 are excellent next steps.

And if your long-term goal is something like the Bathurst 6 Hour, each of these series can play a role in building the skills, licence pathway, experience and confidence to get there.

At RaceAway Track Time, we love helping drivers find the right fit. Whether you are chasing your first race start, your next licence signature, more endurance experience or a proper pathway towards Bathurst, we can help you get on track without the headache of running the car, organising the logistics or figuring it all out alone.

You bring the helmet. We will bring the race car, the coaching, the crew and the plan.