14-Car Grid Confirmed for GT World Challenge Australia Finale at Hampton Downs
Points-ineligible one-off entries safeguard the integrity of the Pro-Am title fight.
Overview
- Arise Racing GT’s Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte lead Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher by 30 points with 52 available at the New Zealand season finale.
- Debutants include IMS’s all-Kiwi No. 27 Audi for Jonny Reid and Sam Fillmore and Zagame Autosport’s No. 23 Ferrari for Josh Buchan and Cameron Campbell, with both entries ineligible for championship points.
- Mach 1 Engineering returns after repairs with Anthony Pedersen and Shane Smollen in the No. 96 Mercedes-AMG, receiving technical support from Tigani Motorsport.
- The grid features no Trophy class and just two Am entries, while regulars Team BRM’s No. 268 Audi and Tigani’s No. 47 Mercedes-AMG are not contesting the finale.
- Hampton Downs hosts the series for the first time from October 31 to November 2 under the usual format, with notable driver changes including Renee Gracie stepping up to Pro-Am alongside Damon Leitch and Josh Hunt joining Liam Talbot at Volante Rosso.