SYDNEY 300 RUNDOWN
“It was a steep learning curve for both drivers…” The Sydney 300 at Sydney Motorsport Park did not fail to be an exciting race. With two newcomers behind the wheel of the RaceAway Mazda MX5 the goal was to experience racing with the “big kids” and to bring the car home.
Drivers Ronin Linden-Mayer and Michael Buckley had a blast over the weekend taking on the Pitcher Partners Sydney 300. Both drivers new faces amongst the crowd and stepping into the higher level of racing in the RaceAway Mazda MX5. The goal for the weekend - race with the big kids and bring the car home, and boy did they do just that.
The times started out around 2:08 during practice, and knocked off 2 seconds for qualifying. Head coach Phil Alexander commenting that the drivers in the field were really pushing their cars to the limit. This was evident when the sun went down and the Sydney 300 started. Safety flag after safety flag resulting in 19 DNF's.
The MX5 took a turn during a safety flag restart with Buckley holding his own at the front of 30 cars until turn 8 when a tap in the right hand rear caused a spin and left him exposed to the oncoming traffic. He was able to limp (emphasis on limp) the car into pit lane with the damage assessed as a steering arm, panel work and broken wheel. The crew sprung into action - race tape, jack and spare wheel at the ready. Phil's extensive knowledge in endurance racing prioritising the repairs required to effect a quick turn around. Where most teams would pack up, the crew pulled together and were able to get the car out to finish the final 5 laps and take the chequered flag.
The boys running their fastest lap - a 2:00 flat, showing a solid improvement over the weekend and continuing our 100% finish rate in the Sydney 300.
Phils comments about the weekend "it was a steep learning curve for both drivers, they gained invaluable knowledge in race craft, bring-the-car-home ethos and driving with the big kids"
A massive thanks to our stellar team, Ben Swatton, Jack Winter, Scott Freestone, Karen Alexander and Rod Tippett. You came together and got the car back on the field whilst supporting the drivers - couldn't ask for more
Shout out to Motor Racing Australia and Pitcher Partners for another fantastic event. See you next year!
Interested in racing? Drives available for newcomers and experienced racers enquire now!
YOUNG STARTERS
Get your teen on the track with RaceAway's Young Starters! A day of one-on-one professional race coaching tailored to your young driver with car hire, track day entry, day license and helmet hire included.
Foundations in Motorsport
YOUNG STARTER SETH GILMORE ON TRACK WITH RACEAWAY
Is your teenager keen to start racing? Get them behind the wheel with RaceAway's Young Starters! A day of one-on-one professional race coaching tailored to your young driver with car hire & track day entry included. 🏎️💨
Our focus is on providing a supportive and safe learning environment where your teen can develop at their own pace.
Minimum age 14 yo and manual experience required. Made for drivers with a bit of experience in go-karts who want to test their skills in a bigger drivers seat!
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Questions? Get in touch! We love chatting about how we can get you on the track ⤵️
Winton 300 - 1st in Class
Pole position in the Winton 300, RaceAway Mazda SP25 taking on the iconic mini enduro at Winton Raceway with drivers Manarth Prasad and Ronin Linden-Mayer. Having practiced at Pheasant Wood Circuit the boys were ready to step it up from the Deputy 4 Hour to the state level NSW Production Touring round.
What an AWESOME weekend at the Winton 300. The team took Manarth Prasad and Ronin Linden-mayer down to the Victorian track, the first state level race for the boys. Taking on NSW Production Touring was the next level for both racers stepping up from track days and smaller club racing. Having practiced the week before in the Deputy 4 Hour, both drivers were ready to take on the longer track noting there were several straights to work on getting up to speed.
The nature of Winton is well suited to having trained at Pheasant Wood Circuit with nice sweeping straights followed by really tight corners that come back on themselves. Head coach Phil Alexander saying that he worked with the drivers on developing a consistent cornering and braking sequence whilst being mindful of keeping the car balanced particularly into turn 7. Prasad noted the straights were a great way to gain speed and working on the corner exit really set them up.
Fantastic to have the team bring home pole position for class E with many other competitors noting the drivers excellent traffic management particularly in amongst the faster cars.
Huge thanks to the crew: Kai Barlow and Toony Moore both on driver assist and spanners. Karen Alexander for socials management and driver welbeing and Head Coach Phil Alexander once again heading up the team.
Congrats boys - one for the pool room!
Deputy 4 Hour R3 - PODIUM FINISH
Deputy 4 Hour podium finish. The boys took out second place at the classic Pheasant Wood Circuit four hour enduro. Racing the Mazda MX5 the team battled door to door for second place after qualifying in first. Rod Tippett taking out fastest lap of the race.
What a weekend! The team took on Deputy 4 Hour at Pheasant Wood Circuit with drivers Manarth Prasad, Ronin Linden-Mayer, Dion Pangalos and Rod Tippett at the helm.
In the RaceAway Bumblebee MX5 the boys took on Group 1 qualifying pole position with a sweet 1.00.97.
They got an early jump on car #47 with Rod Tippett behind the wheel, and continued to battle it on the front until lunchtime break.
After lunch the field presented real door to door racing which continued all the way to the finish line. Many of the drivers commenting on the good sportsmanship of the round and the leap frogging for first and second place.
The RaceAway team brought home a second place medal with smiles all round.
Fastest Laps -
Tippett 1:01.2170* (fastest lap of the race)
Linden-Mayer 1:02.0090
Prasad 1:03.2560
Pengalos 1:01.6110
Big thanks to the team Ben Alexander-Swatton, Tony Moore and Rod Tippett for a clean run with no penalties.
Calling all young drivers!
Discover the thrill of track driving for young racers! Learn about our coaching programs and beginner-friendly track cars designed for budding talents as young as 14. From mastering essential skills like downshifting and spatial awareness to ensuring safety with proper gear, our training focuses on solid development and safety. Start their journey today with expert coaching and accessible track day options!
Did you know that budding young racers as young as 14 can hit the track?
At RaceAway we're passionate about nurturing young talent and ensuring they have the right skills to succeed on the track. We see plenty of young drivers on the tarmac who have usually started their journey in karting. Our goal with these keen ones is to ensure they have the basics down in driving a manual car, can apply these in a modified racing environment and get plenty of practice on the track.
Early skills we develop:
Spatial awareness - ensuring they are using their peripherals, staying the line and being courteous of other drivers
Downshifting into corners - bringing awareness of the sound and feel of the revs as this happens
The feel of the vehicles grip on the road and how/why this may be compromised
These points are essential for saftey and a solid development of their racing skills.
Where do you start (aka, where to spend the money)?
Coaching - A good coach is key to proper development and keeping them safe on the track. Whether they want to get into racing or simply dip a toe into track days, the value they will get out of one-on-one coaching will set them up for success.
Hire Cars - Made for beginners, the PWC Mazda 2's or RA Mazda 3 track cars are perfect for young starters. Accesible and easy to use, they ensure a good base in manual driving skills that can be easily applied to other vehicles. Hiring a track car also prevents the wear-and-tear going on the family car - especially while they are still figuring things out!
Gear - To start, ensure your teen has an FIA approved helmet (not a motorcross helmet) and good racing shoes. Racing shoes have a thinner sole allowing the driver to feel the pedals. This will allow them to develop good pedal skills with the proper gear. A long sleeve shirt and long pants will be fine for early track days - upgrading to a racing suit when you have a clearer idea of their goals.
Ready to start your young ones journey on the track? Get in touch with us today to learn more about our training programs!
Track cars available at PWC Track Days
RaceAway Track cars now available at all Pheasant Wood Circuit open track days! Book online with ease.
Exciting News!
RaceAway track cars are now available to book online at ALL Pheasant Wood Circuit Track Days. Simply head to book now, race car hire and check out either the T’86 or Subaru BRZ for all available dates.
Add on Race Coaching or an OLT and make it a real experience!
Track Day entry is included.
Subaru BRZ Track Car
This boxer 4-cylinder engine has wracked up a cult like following amongst track day heroes. With its low center of gravity and near 50/50 weight distribution the BRZ is at home on the race track. Perfectly suited for maneuverability enjoy the feel of NSW's only banked corners at Pheasant Wood Circuit - a match made in automotive heaven. This car has a passenger seat and is suitable for in-car tuition.
Toyota ‘86 GTS Track Car
Our Toyota GTS '86 is a track-ready machine, with competition damping, 18 alloys with AR1 semi-slick tires, upgraded brakes and an optional performance exhaust. This cult favorite—for production sports cars enthusiasts—makes top speeds of up to 205 km/ph at last check, thanks to its 2.0L engine. Fitted with two seats this car is perfect for driver training.
PITCHER PARTNERS SYDNEY 300
Sydney 300 Arrive 'n' Drive, Everything you need to get racing. Full package includes race car hire, fuel, pit crew and more. Get racing at the iconic Sydney 300 - a 3 hour enduro around Sydney Motorsport Park. Race into the night.
The Sydney 300 Entries are now OPEN!
The iconic Pitcher Partners Sydney 300 is upon us. Running each year in the RaceAway MX5 the Sydney 300 has been favorable with many trophies coming out of this event. This iconic race is a 3 hour shared enduro at Sydney Motorsport Park with plenty of driving beforehand- check out the schedule below. As a AASA sanctioned event you will need a minimum AASA comp license.
This iconic race runs all day with practice for both enduro drivers, qualifying and sprint rounds followed by the Sydney 300 - 3 hours of epic enduro. Running at Sydney Motorsport Park this is your chance to drive all day and into the night. This is a team event shared between two drivers.
DATE: Saturday May 18th
Track: Sydney Motorsport Park
Sydney 300 Format (draft)
Practice 1
Practice 2
Qualifying 1
Qualifying 2
Qualifying 3
(Dinner)
Sydney 300
Licensing
This is a AASA sanctioned event - you need a AASA or Motorsport Australia License
Requirements
Full racing apparel: FIA approved helmet, gloves, shoes and suit.
Hans device
Helmet radio.
*If you require comms in your helmet get in touch. Our resident comms expert can install prior to the race for $250.
Package Inclusions
Race entries
Car hire whole event
Fuel
Pit crew
Mehanic
Refuelling team
Coaching
Comms
Vehicle transport
Add-on: test day
Deputy 4 Hour Enduro
Deputy 4 Hour endurance race at Pheasant Wood Circuit offers door to door grassroots racing. Perfect for those wanting to step up from track days into racing and a fantastic training ground for endurance races. Drive an accessible Mazda MX5 or versatile Nissan N15 Pulsar. Budget friendly, get behind the wheel at one of the eight rounds in 2024.
GET RACING
The most exciting enduro around!
Get behind the wheel and race door to door in this 4HR Enduro. Perfect for those itching to start racing, budget friendly with easy licensing.
Deputy 4 Hour Arrive ‘n’ Drive includes Saturday practice and Sunday race with everything included. That’s car hire, your own pit crew, coaching from a Bathurst 1000 top 10’er, fuel, car transport and the adrenaline rush you’ve been waiting for. Contested over 8 rounds throughout the year, race one or all of them!
READ MORE about the Deputy 4 Hour
THE RACE:
Enduro format over 4 hours split between 4 drivers
Each driver takes 15 minute stints with 90 second pit stop & driver change
THE VENUE:
Pheasant Wood Circuit is a 1.6km world class track, conveniently located 1.5 hours from Sydney and Canberra. Offering a technical drive with 9 corners, this tarmac will keep you challenged at each turn. Beautifully landscaped, spectators are welcome with viewing platforms placed around the track.
📍8 Prairie Oak Road, Marulan NSW
THE DRIVE:
Mazda MX5 Racecar
Nissan N15 Pulsar
Suzuki Swift (coming soon!)
Race car selection depends on driver experience and goals. Deputy 4 Hour is a great place for driver training before bigger events. Check out our race cars HERE
YOU:
Manual Driving experience on track
Race apparel - suit/helmet/shoes/gloves
Race License - Pheasant Wood Race License OR AASA OR Motorsport Australia
*speed licenses not accepted
Suitable for drivers who have taken part in track days and want to get racing.
Only 4 seats available for each round.
Package Inclusions:
Race entries
Race car hire whole event
Saturday practice
Fuel for the whole event
Race support
Vehicle transport
Vehicle prep
Pit manager
Mechanic
Coaching
2024 ROUNDS
R1 - 18 February
R2 - 17 March
R3 - 21 April
R4 - 26 May
R5 - 30 June
R6 - 04 August
R7 - 22 September
R8 - 17 November
Check out our other racing packages ⤵️
B6HR WRAP UP 2024
Raceaway takes out 2nd and 3rd place in the Bathurst 6 Hour 2024. With two immaculately prepped Mazda E class cars, the Phil Alexander led teams perform on the field pulling two podium finishes. The Bathurst 6 Hour is the biggest enduro around the Mountain, offering a chance to conquer the hallowed tarmac.
TWO PODIUM FINISHES
PHEW excuse me while we recover from the biggest weekend in the RaceAway calender. It was our goal this year to enter not one but TWO cars into the epic endurance race over Easter and we are pleased to report we did just that.
In the RaceAway branded car we had drivers Scott Tidyman, Ben Shaw and Seth Gilmore and in the One Raceway car, Wil Longmore, Cal Gardiner and Tony Gardiner.
Both cars performed beautifully during practice and head coach Phil Alexander was pleased with their times commenting the builds were faster than the previous year due to a lighter rollcage. Qualifying 1st in class the One Raceway car pulled a 46.92 with the RaceAway car hitting 2.49.
First up was Scott Tidyman who was double handling with the APRA support category. Jumping into the hot seat for the first drive appeared to work well, having just achieved the fastest lap of the APRA race meet he pulled it on again and achieved the fastest lap of the race for car no.35. A very tidy 2:48.3. Head coach Alexander noted Tidyman’s “strong and considered driving” maintained pace and was easy on the car.
Entering the field for the lunchtime shift was Ben Shaw. Traffic was the name of the game with many yellow flags and safety cars ensuring the groups had not settled into their usual patter across the field. The highlight of Shaw’s drive was a 4 lap battle with the eventual class E winners… “we passed each other several times while managing the large field of class X cars coming through, and at one stage we ran side by side all the way from forest elbow to the chase!”.
To bring the car home we had the youngest driver in the race Seth Gilmore. Only having recently turned 16, Gilmore set himself apart as one to watch during practice, proving that even on his L plates he could certainly keep up with the team. Entering in the fourth hour of the race he got caught up in traffic that landed him in the wall up at forest elbow. Fortunately the damage was minimal (lower suspension control arm and steering components) and with an accurate eyeballed wheel alignment the crew got the RaceAway car back onto the tarmac within 20 minutes.
Gilmore brought the car across the finish line in second place.
On the other side of the garage, the One Raceway car experienced a gearbox selection problem during Cal Gardiners stint in the first two hours. He was able to park it out of the way safely up the top of the mountain and lost a few laps in wait for the safety car. The team led by Dean Alessi replaced the gearbox within 40 minutes and got the car back out there. Without any more faults, the drivers managed to finish the enduro in third place landing the father son team on the podium.
This epic achievement was speaheaded by Bathurst legend and RaceAway head coach Phil Alexander who worked tirelessly on the builds, putting the team together and coaching the drivers. His lifetime of experience at Bathurst meant the team performed seamlessly with no penalties AND enjoyed their weekend.
Massive thanks to our partners, sponsors and team for making this happen. Bring on B6HR 2025
The team: Phil Alexander, Justin Mcmahon, Ben Alexander-Swatton, Karen Alexander, Bryson Murphy, Liam O’Keefe, Logan Clark, Dean Alessi, Nigel Buttriss, Scott Freestone, Ryan Buttriss, Andrew Buttriss, Andrew Kidd, Kinsey Alexander-Swatton. Drivers: Scott Tidyman, Ben Shaw, Seth Gilmore, Cal Gardiner, Tony Gardiner, Wil Longmore.
@Cafe VIVA One Raceway Pheasant Wood Circuit - Marulan NSW MWM Racing AGT-Shock Performance Suspensions Australia
B6HR DRIVER LINEUP 3
Welcoming Scott Tidyman to the Bathurst 6 Hour team. The Road To Bathurst RaceAway team is excited to have his experience on board. Having driven in at Australian Pulsar Association Series for a number of years, Scott has driven Mount Panorama several times.
Welcome Scott Tidyman to the Bathurst 6 Hour Team
Scott is a regular in the APRA series and will be taking on the Mountain in the support race as well as the 6 hour. A formidable driver, Scott has plenty of experience in Formula Ford and endurance racing having done the APRA series for a number of years. We are looking forward to having his experience behind the wheel!
We caught up with Scott for a few ‘get to know you’ questions:
Which part of Mount Panorama are you most excited to take on?
I am looking forward to improving over the top from the cutting to the elbow. There is a lot of lap time to be had across the top.
How have you prepared for this years race, physically and mentally?
Having raced the last two years in the Pulsar and again in 2024 at the 6 hour support races. Being a similar car with front wheel drive it should make me pretty comfortable in the Mazda 3.
Have you had any previous experience at mount panorama or endurance racing?
Yes plenty of endurance experience as well as having run in the APRA Pulsar support category at Bathurst 3 years in a row.
Expectations for this years race?
Definitely expect to be on the podium in our class and hopefully the top step
Looking forward to seeing Scott behind the wheel this year!
B6HR DRIVER LINEUP 2
Young gun Seth Gilmore takes on Bathurst 6 Hour Moun Panorama in the RaceAway Mazda SP25. Having trained in go-karts Seth has worked his way up the motorsport pole through MX5 Car Cup, Deputy 4 Hour and touched on Formula Ford. We are exchited to see what he can do this Easter.
Introducing driver Seth Gilmore to the Bathurst 6 Hour team!
Probably one of the youngest to attempt the 6 hour, Seth has cut his teeth in go-karts and has been making his way up the motorsport pole. Having been under tuition with Phil Alexander he has worked his way through the Deputy 4 Hour to MX5 Car Cup and touched on some Formula Ford in between. We are excited for the energy Seth brings to the team and looking forward to seeing him race over the Mountain.
We caught up with Seth for a few ‘get to know you’ questions:
Which part of Mount Panorama are you most excited to take on?
The Dipper!
How have you prepared for this years race, physically and mentally?
Attending as many track days as possible to get time in seat and used to the car. Work with my personal trainer to develop fitness and stamina and plenty of time in the Sim.
Have you had any previous experience at mount panorama or endurance racing?
Competed in several rounds of the Deputy 4 Hour Enduro but haven’t raced at Mount Panorama before!
Expectations for this years race?
The goal for this year’s race is to secure a podium finish 💪
Looking forward to seeing Seth behind the wheel this year!
B6HR LINEUP 1
Our first driver announcement for the Bathurst 6 Hour team! Watch RaceAway take on Mount Panorama this Easter on SBS with not one but TWO cars on track.
Introducing driver Ben Shaw to the Bathurst 6 Hour team!
We are stoked to bring Ben into the RaceAway fold. You would’ve seen Ben driving his Optus RX8 in the RX8 Cup and he brings a wealth of one-make driving experience to the team. As part of the RX8 Cup Ben has driven many of the big fast tracks in Aus but has yet to take on the mountain.
We caught up with Ben for a few ‘get to know you’ questions:
Which part of Mount Panorama are you most excited to take on?
The Chase, The Dipper, Skyline ??? can't choose!
How have you prepared for this years race, physically and mentally?
Plenty of exercise plus watching laps of Phil on youtube
Have you had any previous experience at mount panorama or endurance racing?
I have limited endurance racing experience and never raced the Mountain, really looking forward to the challenge!
Expectations for this years race?
To drive well, manage the car and be there for the race in the last hour - a podium would be the goal 🏆
Looking forward to seeing Ben behind the wheel this year 💪
10 TRACK DAY ESSENTIALS - What to Bring to the Track!!
We know you're excited for your next Track day or race event but don’t forget to pack these 10 essentials in your kit to make sure your day is even better!
10 TRACK DAY ESSENTIALS
We know you're excited for your next Track day or race event but don’t forget to pack these 10 essentials in your kit to make sure your day is even better!
Helmet:
The most important piece of equipment for your track day! If you have your own preferred helmet then bring it along for your sessions. We also have helmets available for hire at our Track days ONLY! For events you must have your own FIA approved helmet included in your race kit.
Race Suit:
Although we do not require you to wear race suits at our track days, we recommend investing in a quality suit if you are interested in participating in multiple track days or race events. Long sleeve shirts and long pants are required to be worn at track days if you do not own a race suit. Race events require FIA approved race suits to be worn, no exceptions. We recommend checking out Revolution Racegear for all your apparel needs.
GloveS:
Alongside your helmet and race suit, race gloves are required to be worn for race events. Not required for Track days but are encouraged.
SHOES:
Appropriate footwear is crucial for your track day or race event. Comfortable and flexible sole shoes such as Converse or Volleys are perfect for track days. If you are racing in an event then proper race shoes are mandatory.
GoPro:
We highly recommend for drivers to bring their own GoPro or similar recording device to their Track day. This guarantees video footage for all drivers, It also allows us to identify where improvement is needed when participating in driver coaching sessions. We will supply mounts for GoPro devices. This is a requirement for race events, you must bring one to your event.
Hydralyte +Water:
Besides your helmet, there is nothing more important to bring to your race or track day than water and hydralyte. Driving is very strenuous on the body and refueling after a session is crucial. Drinking hydralyte can replenish the electrolytes lost during excessive sweating which will happen when driving a car. Packing plenty of water will ensure you are fully prepared for your session or event.
FOOD:
High carbohydrate dense foods are ideal the night before and the morning of your race or track day. Pasta for dinner the night before and oats for breakfast with a muffin on the way to the track is perfect! These foods will allow for your energy levels to be sufficient throughout your session. Snacking on quick digesting foods such a muesli bars or pikelets, even a few lollies will allow for your energy to stay at optimal levels during the day.
Hans Device:
To ensure safety requirements are met, it is highly recommended to own your own Hans Device if you are planning on racing in events or are likely to participate in more than one track day. Many events require Hans devices as part of regulation.
EAR BUDS:
Only applicable for race events to allow for communication with pit crew.
License +log book:
Always ensure you have your motorsport license and log book on hand at all times during a race event. Single-use Track day licenses are available at track days.
Clueless track day hero to Bathurst Pro!
The Road To Bathurst program is the only packaged driver training program in Australia designed to take you from zero to hero at Bathurst. This year’s graduate Stephen Doorey has done just that completing the bulk of the program over 2022, finishing with an awesome run at Challenge Bathurst in November. Watching the way his driving has changed and flourished under the guidance of head coach Phil Alexander has been an absolute pleasure to watch. It speaks volumes that Doorey was fully prepped by the time he stepped onto Conrad Straight this year at the Bathurst 6 Hour, keeping pace with many experienced drivers on the tarmac.
The Road To Bathurst program is available to all drivers with a keen hunger to get to Bathurst. We write a program designed for you in two easy stages.
Currently recruiting for Challenge Bathurst November 2023 only two spots available!
🔥Bathurst 6 Hour - Driver Stephen Doorey🔥
The Road To Bathurst program is the only packaged driver training program in Australia designed to take you from zero to hero at Bathurst. This year’s graduate Stephen Doorey has done just that completing the bulk of the program over 2022, finishing with an awesome run at Challenge Bathurst in November. Watching the way his driving has changed and flourished under the guidance of head coach Phil Alexander has been an absolute pleasure to watch. It speaks volumes that Doorey was fully prepped by the time he stepped onto Conrad Straight this year at the Bathurst 6 Hour, keeping pace with many experienced drivers on the tarmac.
Here’s what Stephen had to say:
“I started my RaceAway Road-To-Bathurst journey early in 2022, commencing the fulfilment of a lifelong dream to race at Bathurst.
As promised, RaceAway developed me from almost clueless “trackday hero” to calm, capable Bathurst racer in one year, competing successfully in the 2023 Bathurst 6-Hour.
RaceAway coached & pushed me through many significant level-ups during 2022.
RaceAway’s underpinning foundation of my development was to make me safe, fast & mentally prepared for high-speed, high-pressure Bathurst.
I was judged ready for the big level-up to pushing the RX8 Cup car hard at 2022 Challenge Bathurst.
RaceAway had me ready & I executed well.
This was one of the very best two days of my life.
I never wanted those 2022 Challenge Bathurst days to end.
I walked away from 2022 Challenge Bathurst craving more Bathurst & absolutely ready for the 2023 Bathurst 6-Hour.
Without 2022 Challenge Bathurst as a critical step in my Road-To-Bathurst program it would not have been like this.
When accelerating out onto that awesome track for the Bathurst 6-Hour I felt prepared, calm & about as happy as its possible to be!”
The Road To Bathurst program is available to all drivers with a keen hunger to get to Bathurst. We write a program designed for you in two easy stages.
Currently recruiting for Challenge Bathurst November 2023 only two spots available!
Enquire now!
info@raceawaytracktime.com.au
ph: 0472 535 354
CHECK OUT DOOREY’S FASTEST LAPS
BATHURST 6 HOUR 2023 RUNDOWN
🔥Bathurst 6 Hour 2023🔥
The Mountain proved a successful challenge this year for the RaceAway team.
Drivers Shane Fowler, Stephen Doorey and Phil Alexander battled it out in class e to land second place.
Practice proved uneventful in the good sense that the car worked perfectly. The only thing holding us back was fog and kangaroos - a usual sight down pit lane at Bathurst. Despite this, speedy signwriter Fowler proved himself taking on qualifying for the team landing us in a healthy P1 in class and P52 outright. Fastest lap in quali being 2:52.50.
Race morning presented a chilly 5 degrees and windy which didn’t stop anyone from walking onto Conrad straight to see off the cars.
Fowler was in the hot seat and drove beautifully putting us a lap ahead of the other class e car by The race that followed was safety car city with a record 12 safety car’s and the events first race suspension.
The RaceAway Mazda took off as the clear leader and held onto the position managing to put a lap in between us and the other class e Mazda. Our middle and newest driver Doorey was sitting comfortably with his best lap a 2:54.4344, an achievement not to be understated by the recent Road to Bathurst graduate.
We chose to take our final pit stop with Alexander behind the wheel, completing the stop and heading to pit lane exit. Unfortunately we were stopped by the race suspension and our lapped competitor caught up under safety car conditions. “It is what it is” said Alexander before he proceeded to put the pressure on the gun Victorian driver from car #2 Beller Motorsports. Alexander’s extremely impressive run shows the cars with half a length in between them.
A last minute effort Alexander pulled out the teams, nay the cars fastest ever lap 2:49.5762 saw him overtake car #2 briefly before they nail bitingly pulled out the stops and got ahead. Team manager was caught anxiously screaming at her father via Natsoft to “pull his finger out {stop mucking around}”. The awesome one lap finisher saw team #2 and team #35 across the finish line only half a car length apart.
Needless to say we couldn’t have done this without our excellent 5 star team behind us.
Mechanics, Logan Clark and Kai Barlow, driver support from Nigel Fuke, coaching by Phil Alexander, Team lead Justin Mcmahon from Club Racer Engineering and Kinsey Alexander, tech support from Ben Alexander-Swatton and MWM Racing, and fuel by Canobolas Motorsport. Reports all round from how strong of a team RaceAway presented and it was all down to awesome leadership by Justin and Phil.
2024 is looking very exciting for the RaceAway Team with plans in the works to run 2 cars in the beloved class e. The build has already begun! If you’re interested in joining the team chat to us today about your motorsport journey.
Best Laps:
Shane Fowler - 2:53.3075
Stephen Doorey -2:54.4344
Phil Alexander - 2:49.5762*
SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Bowden’s Own comes on board for the Bathurst 6 Hour!
😊SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT😊
RaceAway Track Time is stoked to announce Bowden's Own Car Care Products has come on board as 2023 sponsors for the Bathurst 6 Hour. We love their products and use them on the daily. Keeping this many racecars clean is no joke and Bowden's is certainly up to the job!
A big shout out to the team at Bowden's for the support, wicked products and cheeky marketing. Looking forward to bringing it on the track this weekend!
@bowdensown
APRIL EVENTS
April is a huge month with the Bathurst 6 Hour Enduro taking the cake! Watch us on STAN sport or Channel 9 over Easter and get your racing fix. Want to get behind the wheel? Check out available seats!
🔥APRIL RACING EVENTS🔥
LET'S GOOOO! Starting off with two huge races, APRA R2 at Mount Panorama and then Bathurst 6 Hour. We've got newcomer William Pym behind the wheel of our fave APRA spec Pulsar. His usual cup of tea is an open wheeler however the desire to race this iconic track was strong so we've taken him over to the dark side.
Bathurst 6 Hour will be EPIC this year, televised on STAN and Channel 9 you'll catch Stephen Doorey, Shane Signs Fowler and Phil Alexander behind the wheel of our MazdaSP25 in class e. Team is headed up by Justin McMahon of Club Racer Engineering who brings a sense of reverent calm through the pits.
If that wasn't enough, we are hitting SMSP to work off the post Bathurst blues with race car hire available. There is still ONE SEAT LEFT so jump in on if you're keen. Ryan Gilroy will be driver support for the day - i've heard he has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Join us for an awesome track day on the 21st of April at Pheasant Wood Circuit. There are still spots left for car hire, coaching and OLT's. If you're racing the EX3 Series the next day you might even get free entry.
Deputy 4 Hour Round 3 is bringing in some brand new faces to the team. We're excited to see some track day regulars stepping into motorsports at our fave enduro. Jason Varley will be leading the team.
ANNNND finally we will have a long drive to Winton Raceway with APRA die hard Grant Bray who will be competing in APRA VIC's first round down there. Looking forward to seeing how Bray does on a brand new track!
Want to get in on the action? Arrive 'n' Drive packages are available for a huge number of races through the year. Get in touch to see where you can race next!
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📩 info@raceawaytracktime.com.au
📞0472 535 354
🌐www.raceawaytracktime.com.au
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Thanks to all partners, providers and sponsors: Motorsport Australia, APRA - Australian Pulsar Racing Association Ltd Sydney Motorsport Park, Pheasant Wood Circuit - Marulan NSW, Bathurst 6 Hour, Winton Motor Raceway, Australian Autosport Alliance (AASA), AGI Roll Cages, Bowden’s Own
Did You Say Enduro?
The Motor Events Racing Sydney GP is BACK! 15+ Hours of driving at Sydney Motorsport Park and you bet we have race car hire AVAILABLE!
The Motor Events Sydney GP is Back!
2 days, 2 layouts, under lights with 15 + hours of track time! March 31st and April 1st @ SMSP!
We just LOVE the Motor Events Racing team. They put FUN at the forefront of every event and focus on grassroots style racing encompassing all the best tracks on the Eastern Seaboard.
You’ll be pleased to hear we have race car hire and arrive ‘n’ drive packages available for this event.
Dry race car hire comes with a fully prepped race car (MX5, Nissan Pulsar Sedan or Nissan Pulsar), full tank of petrol, used tyres (good cond.) and options for transport and communications fit out. It’s a DIY style hire suitable for those in the know who have a team ready to go!
Full arrive ‘n’ drive package includes the lot plus a whole lot more… you’ll get a full race team with mechanic support through the whole 15 hours, transport, fuel, tyres, comms, administration, entries… the list goes on.
Why go with us?
We do endurance racing! Phil has most notably competed in the big Kahuna of endurance races - 24 hour Nurburgring event in Germany (several times) and the 16 hour Thunderhilll Raceway event in America and brings his incredible expertise as head of the team. We also compete annually in the Bathurst 6 Hour Enduro and were podium winners in 2021! If that wasn’t enough, each month we take on the Pheasant Wood Circuit Deputy 4 Hour event AND endurance rounds with APRA, Production Touring … the list goes on. It’s safe to say we know how to endure and endure well ;)
If you’ve got a team but need a car give us a call! Even if you’re just mildly curious about how it all works. I don’t bite - just drive fast, annnd we’d love to help get you on the track.
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📞0472 535 354
📩info@raceawaytracktime.com.au
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MARCH EVENTS
March sees the RaceAway Team take on Winton Raceway not once but TWICE! We’re hitting up Production Touring, APRA Round 1 and the MX5 Car Cup.
March Racing Events
March already started with Production Touring down at Winton Raceway - our first foray in VIC this year. Round one offered a variety of events with Sprints on Saturday followed by 2 x 1 hour enduros on Sunday. Our newly rebuilt Mazda SP25 was put to the test coming home with a trophy. NSW production touring events offer a good opportunity to get a signature for those looking to get their full Motorsport Australia license.
We’re taking full advantage of the ARDC test & tune this week with car hire and coaching. You’ll catch Phil out on the track in the MX5 Car Cup. We have another spot for coaching available on the day in your own vehicle.
The weekend will be busy with APRA Round 1 and MX5 Car Cup on the same day and then back to Winton the week after with the RX8 Car Cup - Phew! We’re doubling up with a RaceAway team at the Deputy 4 Hour headed by Shane Fowler for round 2.
Here’s what’s available with the RaceAway Team in March:
10th March Coaching @ SMSP The ARDC test & tune offers a great platform for driver coaching at SMSP. A chance to drive all day and get some great laps in! Coaching available in your own car. Enquire now.
24th March Track Day @ Pheasant Wood Circuit all welcome! Free group coaching, great vibes, open pit lane and unlimited laps. Few spots left for OLT’s, coaching and Race Car hire. Book online.
31st March + 1st April Motor Events Sydney GP @ SMSP This one is an EPIC drive. The Motor Events Racing team are grassroots royalty putting on fun and epic events. This is a 2 day enduro day/night event for 4 drivers. Car Hire available!
FEBRUARY EVENTS
We’re welcoming in the racing season this February with round 2 of the PWC Summer Series. The RX8 Cup will be tackling Phillip Island AND we have our very first Deputy 4 Hour round!
Racing Season is HERE!
We’re welcoming in the racing season this February with round 2 of the PWC Summer Series. The RX8 Cup will be tackling Phillip Island AND we have our very first Deputy 4 Hour round!
Enquire Now!