The 2025 Shannon’s Speed Series reached its third-round climax at Queensland Raceway this past weekend, as the EVENTelec GT Festival Queensland concluded with a day of exhilarating motorsport. After a weekend of unpredictable weather, Sunday offered clear skies and a packed schedule that thrilled fans and showcased Australia’s premier racing talent.


GT World Challenge Australia: Audi Dominance

Team BRM/ACM Finance’s Alex Peroni and Mark Rosser achieved a remarkable comeback, clinching victory in their Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II. Their win led an Audi 1-2-3 finish in the Pro-Am Class, with Brendon Leitch and Tim Miles securing second, and Broc Feeney alongside Brad Schumacher taking third. Renee Gracie continued her impressive form, winning the Am Class for OnlyFans Team MPC, while Paul Stokell and Gary Higgon triumphed in the Trophy Class.


Monochrome GT4 Australia: Mustang Leads the Pack

The Ford Mustang GT4, piloted by Rylan Gray and George Miedecke for Miedecke Motorsport with Lubrimaxx, secured their second consecutive win. They narrowly edged out the Mercedes-AMG GT4 of Jarrod Hughes and Summer Rintoule. Nash Morris and Zoe Woods completed the Silver Cup podium in their Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS. In the Silver-Am Cup, Cameron Crick and Dean Campbell took top honors, while Jacob Lawrence dominated the Am Cup in his BMW M4 GT4 G82.


Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge: Farrell and Santalucia Shine

Ramu Farrell showcased his prowess by winning the first race on Sunday, followed by Jake Santalucia and Willie Exton. Santalucia then secured victory in the 45-minute Jim Richards Endurance Championship, leading to an overall round win. Farrell maintained his dominance in the Am Class, while Daniel Quimby remained unbeaten in Class B.


First Focus Radical Cup Australia: Cutts and Paddon Share the Spoils

Cooper Cutts and Peter Paddon continued their weekend duel, each claiming a win on Sunday. Cutts narrowly defeated Paddon in the first race, with Zig Fuhrmeister completing the podium and winning the Am Class. Paddon responded by taking victory in the final race, showcasing the competitive spirit of the series.


National Sports Sedans Series: High-Speed Drama

The National Sports Sedans Series delivered intense action, with drivers pushing the limits in their high-powered machines. The series continues to be a fan favorite, offering thrilling overtakes and close finishes.


Looking Ahead

With the Queensland round concluded, the Shannons SpeedSeries moves forward, promising more excitement in the upcoming events. Fans can anticipate continued fierce competition across all categories as the season progresses.

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