With three rounds complete for the Shannons SpeedSeries in 2026, it marks the halfway point of the season.
Phillip Island, The Bend and Queensland Raceway have hosted rounds of the Shannons SpeedSeries so far, with six categories represented.
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS has enjoyed its most open season ever, while Monochrome GT4 Australia continues its rapid growth.
The next generation of leading drivers are battling in Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge and the debut season of Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia has elevated new names against a mix of current stars.
Ferrari Challenge Australia has returned to the roster for its second season featuring quality drivers in fast exotic models.
Below is a brief re-cap of how the Shannons SpeedSeries categories are placed heading into the second half of the season.
GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS
In a true comeback story, Brendon Leitch and Sergio Pires lead the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS title at the halfway point of the season.
The Geyer Valmont Racing by Tigani duo retired from the second race of the season at Phillip Island following a last-lap collision but have recovered superbly to take the title lead.
It’s a Tigani 1-2 at the top of the standings, the Move My Wheels Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo of Jayden Ojeda and Paul Lucchitti sits second.
Reigning series winners Broc Feeney and Brad Schumacher were afflicted some bad luck at Queensland Raceway when the door on their Kelso Electrical/Team MPC Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II failed to shut after their pit stop.
This has dropped the duo to third in the title race.
In what is a close season, the top five are separated by 25-points, while the partnership of Will Davison and Renee Gracie in the Team OnlyFans Ferrari 296 GT3 are starting to become a factor.
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Monochrome GT4 Australia
The three classes are closely contested at the halfway mark featuring plenty of new faces.
Silver Cup is currently led by two-time class winner Tom Hayman and his new co-driver for 2026 Jett Murray in the Method Motorsport McLaren Artura GT4.
Just 20-points separate the top five teams in Silver Cup ensuring a thrilling conclusion is imminent during the second half of the season.
Ryder Quinn holds a significant lead in the Silver-Am Cup standings in the Thunder Buddies Racing BMW M4 G82 GT4.
In AM Cup, West Australia duo Chris Lillis and Nathan Callaghan lead the way in their Method Motorsport Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS CS, but it’s just a 10-point margin back to the Gomersall Motorsport Ford Mustang of Glenn Walker.
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Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge
It’s a battle between Jones Motorsport’s Hunter Robb and Sonic Motor Racing Services’ Xavier Avramides at the mid-season point of the year.
New Zealander Robb has won three races this season, but Avramides has displayed great consistency in his debut season to set-up an exciting duel for the rest of the year.
Lincoln Taylor, Kobi Williams, Kamal Mrad, Ruiari Avern, Hayden Haikal and Daniel Quimby are all drivers to watch entering the season’s second half.
A dominant Anthony Gilbertson is leading the Pro-Am class.
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Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia
It’s a close contest to be the inaugural winner of Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia.
The Mustang Dark Horse Rs have proven to be a strong racing package and Josh Anderson is leading the way after securing three wins in the Clean Vibes Mutispares Racing entry.
A close finish between Supercars stars Aaron Cameron and James Golding kicked off the category in style, but Anderson soon emerged as the title leader following a clean-sweep at The Bend.
Joe Fawcett sits second in the standings, but a new challenger has emerged. Oli Wickham is one of Australia’s leading young drivers and took a win on debut at Ipswich.
It’s a tale of youth and experience at Triple Eight where Wickham is partnered by Jack Perkins.
John Goodacre, Keith Kassulke and Ben Dunn are all contenders in Dark Horse Legends for drivers over the age of 45.
Fawcett in turn leads Dark Horse Junior.
Ferrari Challenge Australia
Appearing at Phillip Island and The Bend with the Shannons SpeedSeries, Ferrari Challenge Australia is poised for a thrilling conclusion at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Jim Pollicina leads a Ferrari Sydney domination of the Trofeo Pirelli standings from teammate Enzo Cheng.
Damian Hamilton is in hot form for Ferrari Melbourne after winning in Queensland, while Steve Wyatt for Barbagallo Ferrari will be eager to rise up the standings.
A one-point margin separates Ferrari Gold Coast’s David Trewern and Masahiro Taguchi for Ferrari Brisbane. These two were close on the track at Queensland Raceway and will be a battle to watch in Sydney.
Ross Tomain impressively sealed the Trofeo Pirelli 488 title at Queensland Raceway and will be up to battle the newer generation models in Sydney.
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GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, Monochrome GT4 Australia and Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia will contest the maiden Shannons SpeedSeries at Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin on July 24-26.