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25.01.2022 Sincere condolences this evening go out to the Wall family following the terrible news of the passing of William Wall, whose Dad - Shane is a much loved and respected part of the 944 Challenge team. As part of Traction Tyres, Shane has been a constant at the racetrack for many years helping us all go racing as a supporter, advisor and friend to our competitors for a very long time. On behalf of the entire 944 Racing Association, we have you and your family in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Much love to you all.

25.01.2022 Well the cat is now out of the bag!! The Porsche 944 Challenge will be joining the AMRS for the next two rounds at Winton Motor Raceway, and also heading back to Sandown at the end of August! Huge thanks to Matt and all the team at AMRS for allowing us to join us in on the bill for both events! Can’t wait to get back on the track in August!!

24.01.2022 The final race of the weekend was a 10 lap reverse grid handicap event for the Dennis O'Keefe Cup with 13 cars taking the start. Keith Marriner and Andy Jones were first away, although Jamie Westaway clearly missed the memo and left when that pair at the front went - despite driving past the two rows of cars stationary in front of him! Jamie quickly got himself into the lead and pulled away but the inevitable black flag was shown and he pulled in to retire at the end of lap ...Continue reading

23.01.2022 About time!!! Sunday November 8th. Look forward to a big field on track! Entry details coming soon...

23.01.2022 A selection of photos from Phil Wisewould Photography from the first round of the series at Sandown! Great pics as always!

21.01.2022 We're back on track at Island Magic! Cameron Beller is on pole for Race 1. Proudly presented by round sponsor Hire Depot. #bcre #advancefitness #avitechnology... #westbonmanagement #seattimeracesolutions #seattime #poolmaster #poolmasterbayside #smithstmp #tmp #hiredepot #porschepyramid #porsche #944 #porsche944 #944challenge #944racing #944turbo #944cup #racing #stateracing #vicstateracing #motorsport #shannons #motorsportaustralia #motorsportaustraliachampionships #carracing #simracing #yokohama #tractiontyres See more

21.01.2022 Important news regarding the 2020 Season.

20.01.2022 As was expected with the announcement yesterday from the Victorian Government regarding the Melbourne lockdown, unfortunately there has been no choice but to cancel the Winton Round scheduled for August 1/2. The good news, is that the 6 week lockdown timeframe will lift in time for Sandown on August 28-30. Those who have entered for Winton, will be able to have your entry carried over to the Sandown event. For those who hadn’t entered yet, entry forms will be emailed out soon. Then cross your fingers, and stay isolated and hope we can go racing by the end of next month!!

20.01.2022 The main race goes to Cameron Beller, with John Kennedy and James Westaway on the podium. That's a wrap for Island Magic and for 2020! We'll see you back on track next year. #bcre #advancefitness #avitechnology... #westbonmanagement #seattimeracesolutions #seattime #poolmaster #poolmasterbayside #smithstmp #tmp #hiredepot #porschepyramid #porsche #944 #porsche944 #944challenge #944racing #944turbo #944cup #racing #stateracing #vicstateracing #motorsport #shannons #motorsportaustralia #motorsportaustraliachampionships #carracing #simracing #yokohama #tractiontyres See more

20.01.2022 The lovely Summer afternoon continued on for the third and final race of Round 1 of the Porsche 944 Challenge which was proudly presented by Smiths TMP as part of the Victorian State Race Series with 17 cars fronting up to the startline after exhaust repairs were affected to the cars of the two Andy's - Jones & Tudor. The late schedule meant John Morrow had to depart the track early so would not take his spot on the grid, nor would John Vainoras who was still unhappy with the...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Sit back and check out the video recap from the Island Access Event that the Porsche 944 Challenge attended a few weeks back on November 15 at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosted by the Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC) Huge thanks to Matt Dunlop @ Matt Dunlop Media for the great production, and to all the drivers - the stars of the video! Huge thanks also to Bayside Commercial Real Estate for supporting the round, and to all the fellow competitors, event organiser...s for making this event happen! Thanks also to Team Medical Australia, Victorian Flagmarshalling Team & Victoria Fire & Rescue as well as all of the hard-working volunteers for their support over the weekend, and also to Coffin Carousel for the tunes used for the video! Sit back and enjoy! Please like and share the video, and subscribe to see the announcements for all future videos! See more

18.01.2022 Manny Mezzasalma takes out the reverse grid race 3 and takes home the Dennis O'Keefe Cup! Thanks to all of our sponsors for helping to put on a long-awaited day of fantastic racing. We'll be back at Phillip Island in two weeks time for Island Magic! Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (PIARC) Proudly sponsored by Bayside Commercial Real Estate.

17.01.2022 To keep our minds stimulated until we can get back on track - here’s some light maths for everyone to help get your brains working again

17.01.2022 A quick 5 lap race was the first after qualifying, and able to get a good start and convert to a race win was pole sitter John Kennedy, taking the win by 2.5 seconds over a hard charging Jamie Westaway who made a great recovery after dropping down the pack with gearbox issues affecting him off the start. Rounding out the podium was Dick Howe in third place, with Cameron Beller and Tony Westaway hot on his heels at the end of the five laps in fourth and fifth respectively. M...ark Taubitz was next in sixth, ahead of Adam Brewer who had a strong drive from the back of the grid after missing qualifying to finish seventh. Rob Holding was next in eighth position, frustrated after throwing away a chance at a podium finish when he ventured off track at Southern loop when in the midst of the battle with Howe, Beller and Westaway. Ninth position went to Marius Catrina after moving up to seventh position early, but slipped back behind Taubitz and Brewer, just holding out Daniel Petselis who recorded a strong time that would have put him sixth on the grid. Manny Mezzasalma was just behind Petselis in eleventh position, with a gap back to Keith Marriner and Andy Jones who slipped back after also having an excursion to the Southern Loop gravel. An unfortunate DNF for Pedr James after a strong start and moved up to sixth behind the Beller/ Howe / Westaway battle, sticking on their tail before gearbox woes ended his race on the run out of Siberia corner on lap 3. Unable to take the start were Jim Mitchell who would be back for Race 2, while John Vainoras joined Peter Doherty on the sidelines for the rest of the day. #bcre #advancefitness #avitechnology #westbonmanagement #seattimeracesolutions #seattime #poolmaster #poolmasterbayside #smithstmp #tmp #hiredepot #porschepyramid #porsche #944 #porsche944 #944challenge #944racing #944turbo #944cup #racing #stateracing #vicstateracing #motorsport #shannons #motorsportaustralia #motorsportaustraliachampionships #carracing #simracing #yokohama #tractiontyres

16.01.2022 While things might have been quiet of late due to the COVID 19 outbreak, there have been some plans being discussed off the record for a return to the race track as soon as possible. And a solution and loophole has been found! This will enable rounds 2 & 3 of the 2020 944 Challenge season to take place! With tracks being closed, a deal has been struck with Winton Raceway to allow each competitor to attend the circuit on the day of their choosing in the month of April (round ...2) and May (round 3) to run a day of testing and then a 20 minute qualifying session to determine their fastest lap time. Due to social distancing, only one competitor will be allowed to attend the circuit on the day, so each driver will choose the day they wish to attend the circuit. From there, we have found some very advanced simulator software which will allow the times from qualifying for all drivers to be put into the software and the simulated race results will be calculated, taking into account the drivers history with mechanical failures, likelihood to come into contact with other competitors, time drop off etc. This will then be translated to be broadcast as a simulated ‘e-race’ and will be filmed and broadcast as per round 1 and prepared online for viewing! The attached pic is taken from an alpha test of the software and race simulation being undertaken. This is a great opportunity to get out in our cars and not interrupt the season!! Thanks to all our sponsors, and to Winton Winton Motor Raceway to help get this great idea off the ground!!! Entries will be open soon and entry forms emailed to all competitors!

15.01.2022 Big thanks to Denni & the team @ Print It Fast for organising all of the new stickers for the first round of the 2020 Porsche 944 Challenge series in time! Not just stickers, they are able to help out with all of your other printing needs - let them know that you saw their work with the 944 Challenge cars!

15.01.2022 So your weekend is now empty seeing as the Formula 1 Grand Prix is cancelled?? Never fear!!! The video from Round 1 of the 2020 Porsche 944 Challenge Season is online now! Thanks to Matt Dunlop for the great production, and to all the drivers - the stars of the video! Huge thanks also to Smiths TMP for supporting the round, Victorian State Race Series and MG Car Club of Victoria for hosting the event, Team Medical, Victorian Flagmarshalling Team & Victoria Fire & Rescue as well as all of the hard-working volunteers for their support over the weekend, and also to Coffin Carousel for the tunes for the video! Sit back and enjoy! Please like and subscribe the video :)

15.01.2022 Good news for Round 2 of the Victorian State Race Series at Winton Motor Raceway in two weeks time! Get your entries in everybody!

13.01.2022 Woohoo!!!! Get your entries in everyone!

12.01.2022 At the start of the 2020 season the Porsche 944 Challenge proudly announced a number of new partnerships for the 2020 Championship. Unfortunately, 2020 didn't go quite the way we all hoped! Despite this, we have been able to go racing a couple of times - and all sponsors announced at the start of the year will carry over for the 2021 Championship. Joining the existing sponsors as the naming right sponsor for the Island Magic event along with the 2021 Championship is Hire Dep...ot. The support of companies like Hire Depot will enable us to present a full video highlights package for every round, and we are extremely proud and grateful thankful for their support for 2020/2021. Check out Hire Depot for any of your commercial hire needs, whether it be for a small project or large, Hire Depot is the place to go - and remember, to support those companies that support yours, and our passion! Hire Depot: https://www.hiredepot.com.au/ Porsche Cars Australia: https://www.porsche.com/australia/ AVi Technology: https://www.facebook.com/avitechnology/ Seat Time Race Solutions: https://www.facebook.com/seattimeracesolutions/ Poolmaster Bayside: https://www.facebook.com/Poolmaster-Bayside-948358459254139/ Smiths TMP: https://www.facebook.com/TallangattaMeatProcessors/ Advance Fitness: https://www.advancefitness.com.au/ Bayside Commercial Real Estate: https://www.realestate.com.au//bayside-commercial-real-est #hiredepot #BCRE #AVitechnology #advancefitness #westbon management #seattimeracesolutions #seattime #poolmaster #poolmasterbayside #smithstmp #tmp #porschepyramid #porsche #944 #porsche944 #944challenge #944racing #944turbo #944cup #racing #stateracing #vicstateracing #motorsport #shannons #motorsportaustralia #motorsportaustraliachampionships #carracing #simracing #yokohama #tractiontyres

10.01.2022 The forecast was grim before qualifying for Round 1 of the Porsche 944 Challenge which was proudly presented by Smiths TMP as part of the Victorian State Race Series, however -the skies had cleared up and the track was drying as the field of 19 cars set out on track. Defending Champion Cameron Beller returned with the coveted #1 on his car and after a pole position streak looked to start his 2020 season with his first pole position, but he was to be denied after a blistering ...Continue reading

09.01.2022 The rain stayed away for the rest of the day after qualifying so it was a dry track that greeted the field for the first race of Round 1 of the Porsche 944 Challenge which was proudly presented by Smiths TMP as part of the Victorian State Race Series with 18 cars taking the starters orders. After missing out on Pole position, Cameron Beller got the jump off the start to lead into turn 1 while Jamie Westaway slipped back to fourth position from the Pole spot. Beller relinquish...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Remembering those times when racing was something we could do in Victoria...

07.01.2022 Official announcement regarding the 2020 Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships. Despite this, plans are underway for a couple of events in November at Phillip Island Stay tuned, an update will come out to all members shortly regarding these events.

06.01.2022 Preliminary 1 is done and dusted with Beller taking the win! We'll be back for two races tomorrow. #bcre #advancefitness #avitechnology... #westbonmanagement #seattimeracesolutions #seattime #poolmaster #poolmasterbayside #smithstmp #tmp #hiredepot #porschepyramid #porsche #944 #porsche944 #944challenge #944racing #944turbo #944cup #racing #stateracing #vicstateracing #motorsport #shannons #motorsportaustralia #motorsportaustraliachampionships #carracing #simracing #yokohama #tractiontyres See more

06.01.2022 Here are some of the photos from the weekends racing - for something different, some ‘behind the scenes’ pics thrown in for good measure.. Cameron Beller was finally caught on camera unawares!!! Well done Bec!!

04.01.2022 Thanks to the team at Racefuels for helping us get back on track!!

04.01.2022 Check out the Round report from Vic State Racer Magazine including coverage of the first round of the Porsche 944 Challenge presented by Smiths TMP, along with all other categories in the Victorian State Race Series

04.01.2022 After the inclement weather on Saturday, Sunday brought perfect weather for racing for the second race of Round 1 of the Porsche 944 Challenge which was proudly presented by Smiths TMP as part of the Victorian State Race Series. All 19 entrants were going to the startline with the welcome addition of the #32 car of John Vainoras joining the field after missing Saturdays action. Taking what turned out to be a very comfortable win was Cameron Beller, who led from the pole and ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Race 2 was brought to an early end, but it didn't stop John Kennedy from making it 2 from 2 as he raced to a comfortable victory. Behind him was where the action was, as a battle was on in earnest for second place with Cameron Beller ultimately taking the second position, with Adam Brewer glued to his rear bumper in third position after a great start moved him up to fourth midway through the first lap from seventh on the grid. Tony Westaway triumphed in his battle for fourt...h with Rob Holding who finished fifth in a Westaway sandwich with Jamie Westaway in sixth position after he again suffered without second gear and dropped back at the start. Seventh position went to Marius Catrina who held a small margin at the finish over Manny Mezzasalma who crossed the line in eighth position. Not far behind them crossing the line in ninth position was Jim Mitchell, who had a comfortable margin to Keith Marriner who rounded out the top ten. Eleventh position went to Daniel Petselis, after a spin at MG corner on lap 3 dropped him down the order from a strong seventh position, with Andy Jones rounding out the finishers in twelfth position. Not finishing the race was Dick Howe, who went off track on the exit of turn 1 while sitting in a comfortable second position and bounded across the gravel on the outside of turn 2 - ultimately finding the tire wall bringing his weekend to a premature end. Also not finishing was Mark Taubitz, as his engine went off song and shut down on the approach to turn 1 on the second lap while running 5th in the middle of the Beller/Brewer/Holding/Westaway battle, with Holding fortunately able to avoid the slowing #74 machine which pulled off on the outside of the circuit on the entrance to turn 4. 1 more to go! Could Kennedy make it a clean sweep? #bcre #advancefitness #avitechnology #westbonmanagement #seattimeracesolutions #seattime #poolmaster #poolmasterbayside #smithstmp #tmp #hiredepot #porschepyramid #porsche #944 #porsche944 #944challenge #944racing #944turbo #944cup #racing #stateracing #vicstateracing #motorsport #shannons #motorsportaustralia #motorsportaustraliachampionships #carracing #yokohama #tractiontyres

03.01.2022 Unfortunately, the news noone wanted to see has come out this morning with the cancellation of Round 2. We will update everyone with more information regarding any possibility of rescheduling this event hopefully later in the year whenever more information and options come to surface.

01.01.2022 The first weekend back on track racing in Victoria following COVID-19 last weekend at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit was a huge success! 17 cars fronted up for qualifying on Sunday morning after the last-minute withdrawal of Toni Andreevski. Drivers took time getting used to both the car and the circuit which was green with no rubber having been laid down for the last 8 months. Taking Pole position was John Kennedy with a 1:50.9591, nudging out Jamie Westaway who was...Continue reading

01.01.2022 A letter from Victorian State Race Series updating on the current status regarding rescheduling events.

01.01.2022 Full Photographic album from Round 1 of the 2020 944 Challenge series is now online on the 944 Challenge website! Click on the link below to go direct to the album - huge thanks as always to Bec and the team @ Revved Photography for the fantastic photos as always!