MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA BRINGS BACK THE GOLD STAR AWARD

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Motorsport Australia is pleased to announce the reinstatement of the prestigious Gold Star Award, with support from the Australian Motorsport Racing Commission (AMRC) and V8 Sleuth.

The Gold Star Award aims to recognise the best-performing circuit driver in Australia each calendar year, awarding points through a new four-tiered structure, highlighting achievements across both national and international motorsport categories.

“The Gold Star Award is an important recognition of Australian motorsport excellence. Its return not only honours our current champions but also inspires the next generation of drivers to achieve greatness on the global stage,” said Lisa Crampton, Sporting & Technical Director Motorsport Australia.

The award will adopt a comprehensive tiered points system to evaluate driver performance. This innovative approach ensures fairness and inclusivity across a wide range of motorsport categories, reflecting the diverse landscape of modern racing.

A New Era of Recognition: The Tiered Points System

The Gold Star Award will feature a structured, four-tiered points system:

• Tier 1: Formula 1, World Endurance Championship (WEC), IndyCar
• Tier 2: Supercars, NASCAR, Formula 2, Porsche Supercup, Formula E, IMSA
• Tier 3: National GT, Carrera Cup, National TCR, Formula 3, Australian Formula 4
• Tier 4: Other National Formula 4 categories

Points will be allocated based on finishing positions within each series, with additional base points awarded for participation. Drivers will only accrue participation points for their highest-ranked category, provided they achieve a top-10 finish. Furthermore, bonus points will be granted for victories in globally iconic races, including: Bathurst 1000, Indy 500, Le Mans, Daytona 500, Daytona 24 Hours, and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Introducing a Real-Time Leaderboard

In a significant update to the Gold Star Award, points will now be accumulated and tracked throughout the racing season, replacing the previous end-of-season tally. A live leaderboard will be published and updated monthly, providing fans, teams, and media with a dynamic and transparent view of driver standings as the season progresses.

The leaderboard will be published and maintained in partnership with V8 Sleuth, a leading name in motorsport media.

“We’re excited to partner with Motorsport Australia to showcase the Gold Star leaderboard. This initiative will engage fans like never before and highlight the exceptional achievements of our Australian drivers,” said Aaron Noonan, Publisher, V8 Sleuth.

The Gold Star Award will inspire and celebrate the exceptional talent of drivers in Australia, further cementing their place on the global motorsport stage.

For further details, visit motorsport.org.au.

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