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The 2025 WA Sporting Car Club Circuit Racing Championship reached its thrilling conclusion over a massive two-day season finale at CARCO.com.au Raceway. Proudly supported by Electrical Group Training, the round brought the final opportunity for championship contenders to lock away titles after a season of razor-close competition, with many battles coming down to the final chequered flag.
Spectators were treated to DriftWest demos on both days, along with the ongoing acknowledgement of FIA Volunteer Official Month, a reminder that this sport only thrives thanks to the dedication of its volunteer officiating team.
Day One showcased Production Cars, Saloon Cars, FSR, Street Cars, Sports Cars & Sports Sedans, Improved Production and Excel Cup — while Day Two brought Formula Classic, Formula Ford, Historic Touring Cars, HQ Holdens, Formula Vee and the TarmacSportz Time Challenge to centre stage.
With championships on the line and mere fractions of seconds separating many podium finishers, the finale delivered exactly what a season decider should: drama, intensity, and champions crowned the hard way.
Rightway Industrial Saloon Cars
A dramatic first-lap pile-up in Race 1 declared it a non-event, but across the remaining two races, the front-running trio of Chris Kneafsey, Rob Marcon and Jackson Callo produced photo-finish battles.
Kneafsey edged out Callo by fractions of a second in Races 2 and 3, with Marcon completing the podium both times. Despite Kneafsey’s round victory, Callo’s points buffer proved insurmountable, securing him the WASCC Saloon PRO Championship with 270 points ahead of Garry Hills (236) and Marcon (217).
In PRO-AM, Reg Ralph dominated with two race wins, while championship leader Adam Koberstein’s consistent second-place finishes, including one with a five-second penalty that didn’t affect his position, secured the PRO-AM title with 265 points. Ralph’s strong round elevated him to second overall (236 points), with Jack Parham finishing third (214).
Radical Australia West FSR
The FSR category delivered a masterclass in close racing as championship leader Bryce Moore and challenger Chris Reindler went toe-to-toe across all three races. Moore claimed Race 1 honours over Reindler, with Andrew Eldridge securing third.
Reindler struck back in Races 2 and 3, taking both victories while Moore had to settle for bridesmaid. Eldridge claimed another third in Race 2, while Jay Wong rounded out the Race 3 podium.
Despite Reindler’s two-race sweep, Moore’s earlier season performance proved decisive, clinching the 2025 WASCC FSR Championship with 290 points. Reindler finished a close second with 281 points, while Eldridge secured third overall with 209 points.
PoolEdge Systems Street Cars – 50th Torque Trophy
With championship leader Jarrad Carey sidelined for this round, the door was open for championship rivals Chris Pavy and Peter Callo. Pavy seized the opportunity, qualifying on pole and converting it into a Race 1 victory in his BMW E36 325. Robin Mullet impressed with a second-place finish despite missing qualifying, while Callo’s Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R claimed third.
Pavy held off a charging Mullet in Race 2 to secure another victory, with Callo again finishing third. Mullet finally broke through in Race 3, ending Pavy’s winning streak. With Callo unable to complete the race, Philip Crouse claimed third in his Volkswagen Polo.
The championship battle came down to the wire, with Callo’s earlier season consistency proving just enough to claim the title with 186 points, merely four points ahead of Pavy (182). Carey ended up third with 158 points.
ADH Club Car Sports Cars and Sports Sedans
With Sports Sedans championship leader Ryan Humfrey absent, Grant Hill capitalised on the opportunity. Hill’s Ford Falcon BF topped qualifying and claimed victory in Races 1 and 3, with Ron Moller’s Chevrolet Camaro breaking through for a Race 2 win after close battles with Hill throughout the weekend. Walter Epple’s Porsche 991.1 secured three consistent third-place finishes.
Hill’s dominant performance secured him the Sports Sedans Championship with 260 points, overtaking Humfrey (215), who retained second overall. Moller finished third with 119 points. In Sports Cars, Epple was the sole representative and collected maximum points, securing the championship with 276 points ahead of Chris McKenzie (121) and Peter McKenzie (110).
WA Hino Improved Production – GT Tander Trophy
The GT Tander Trophy lived up to expectations with incredibly close qualifying – just two seconds separating first through fifth. Matt Cherry’s Holden Monaro CV8 claimed pole and dominated all three races. Championship leader Steve Turpin in the Holden Commodore VE and Jack Clohessy’s Subaru WRX STI engaged in fierce battles for the minor placings, with positions changing hands across the weekend.
Cherry’s perfect weekend earned him maximum points, but Turpin’s consistent championship campaign secured him the title with 234 points ahead of Clohessy (171) and Joel Carrello (158). In the Under 2L class, Robert Landsmeer dominated with three wins to claim the championship with 264 points, narrowly edging out Cameron Burns (250 points).
Retravision Excel Cup
Carlos Ambrosio set the pace in qualifying to claim pole position, with championship leader Zane Rhodes mere fractions behind. Race 1 saw Ambrosio break clear while a thrilling three-way battle unfolded behind him, with Jacob Fisher, Noah Byrne and Harrison Burns crossing the line in photo-finish fashion.
Rhodes and Ambrosio traded victories across the remaining races, with Rhodes claiming Race 2 and Ambrosio returning to the top step in Race 3. Despite Ambrosio’s strong round, Rhodes’ championship consistency proved decisive, securing the WASCC Trophy Class title with 375 points ahead of Ambrosio (343) and Byrne (284).
In Masters Class, Stephen McGregor’s season-long dominance secured him the championship with 398 points, despite Michael Clark taking round honours. Stuart McGregor finished second overall (284 points), with Paul Cooper third (204).
Formula Classic – Bob Creasey Memorial Trophy
Championship leader William Norman delivered a masterclass performance, qualifying on pole in his Ralt RT4 and converting it into three dominant victories. Martin Bullock kept the pressure on throughout, finishing within half a second in Race 1 and securing second in all three races with his Chevron B20.
Jason Youd’s Tiga SC80 claimed third in the opening two races before a Race 3 DNS, allowing Craig Thompson’s VD RF82 FF2000 onto the podium. Norman’s perfect weekend extended his championship lead to an unassailable margin, securing the title with 318 points ahead of David Dearden (225) and Glenn Swarbrick (197).
Formula Ford
Jensen Marold delivered a statement performance, claiming pole position and sweeping all three races in dominant fashion. Championship contenders Brock Brewer and Xavier Henderson engaged in thrilling battles for the minor placings, trading positions by the narrowest of margins throughout the weekend.
Despite Marold’s perfect round, Brewer’s season-long consistency proved decisive, securing the 2025 WASCC Formula Ford Championship with 305 points. Marold’s late-season charge elevated him to second (297 points), while Henderson claimed third (287).
Tyreco HQ Holdens
Grant Ord qualified on pole, but the weekend belonged to Ryan Davis and the tight three-way battle between Davis, Mick Woodbridge and Ord that captivated spectators. All three drivers crossed the finish line within fractions of a second across multiple races, with Davis claiming Race 2 and 3 victories while Ord took Race 1 honours.
Championship leader Michael Howlett drove a mature, consistent race to finish fourth in all three events – exactly what was required to secure the 2025 WASCC HQ Holdens Championship with 304 points. Davis’s strong round elevated him to second overall (291 points), with Woodbridge claiming third (282).
Axis Hire Historic Touring Cars
Ford Mustangs dominated the Historic Touring Cars category, with Mark Cates setting the fastest qualifying time ahead of championship leader Brian Edhouse’s Mustang Mach 1 and Peter Pisconeri’s Mustang. The trio delivered spectacular racing, with Edhouse claiming Races 1 and 2 before Pisconeri struck back with a Race 3 victory.
Simon Northey’s BMW 2002 Ti proved to be the best of the rest, with consistent podium finishes. Edhouse’s two race wins secured both the round victory and the 2025 WASCC Historic Touring Cars Championship with 293 points, ahead of Northey (249) and Malcolm Bowden (221).
HomeChef Formula Vee
David Caisley qualified on pole, but Franz Esterbauer proved unstoppable in the 1600cc class, taking three victories with Caisley finishing mere fractions behind each time. Paul Moltoni secured a Race 1 and 2 third-place finish, with Callum Lamont picking up third in Race 3.
The 1200cc class delivered equally close racing, with Isaac Scarey claiming two victories over Andrew Lockett, while Jonathan Scarey was a consistent third all weekend.
Despite Esterbauer’s dominant round, Kathy Lisson’s championship consistency secured her the 1600cc title with 303 points ahead of Moltoni (298) and Rod Lisson (286). In 1200cc, Jonathan Scarey clinched the championship with 390 points, holding off Campbell Gow (355) and Isaac Scarey (346).
Production Cars
Chris Lillis and Matthew Holt brought lap record-breaking pace to the Production Cars category. Lillis qualified on pole in his HSV Chevrolet Camaro and converted that speed into Race 1 victory while setting a new lap record. Ryan Fisher in the BMW M2 Coupe secured second, with Holt’s HSV Clubsport R8 rounding out the podium.
Lillis claimed Race 2 honours ahead of Fisher and championship contender Brent Peters in the BMW M3. With both Lillis and Holt absent for Race 3, Peters capitalised with a commanding victory over Damien Croxon’s Renault Megane RS265 and championship leader Laurie Whittome in the Ford Mustang GT.
Despite Peters’ late charge, Whittome’s consistent performance secured him the 2025 WASCC Production Cars Championship with 265 points. Peters finished second (245 points), with Croxon claiming third overall (168 points).
Tarmac Sportz Time Challenge – Rob Janney Memorial
The Rob Janney Memorial Trophy honoured one of the WASCC’s most beloved members with three trials of precision driving. Maddie Galton in the Honda Civic mastered Trial 1, while Michael Clark’s Hyundai Excel proved most consistent in Trial 2. Bradley Carroll shook up the order in Trial 3 with victory in his Holden Commodore VN.
Clark’s overall consistency earned him the Memorial Trophy with 54 points, while Justin Chaffey and Galton shared second-place honours with 52 points each.
With another thrilling season concluded, WASCC members are encouraged to celebrate the year’s achievements at the upcoming awards presentation. The 2026 season promises more wheel-to-wheel action at CARCO.com.au Raceway, with the calendar to be released soon.
The club extends a sincere thank you to all volunteer officials and marshals whose hard work ensures safe, fair and enjoyable motorsport at every event. Their dedication remains the foundation of our sport in Western Australia.
Full results and media coverage available at: wasccchampionship.com
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