RX8 Cup Racing Opportunities

RX8 Cup came into inception in mid-2017 as the brainchild of long-time production car racer Ric Shaw. Ric wanted to apply his knowledge base to create the most cost-effective one-make national production car based category in Australia, and the rapid expansion of the category is testimony to the dedication of Ric and the rest of the management team.​

The philosophy of the category was to base the vehicles around 3E Production Car specifications, using a series 1 Mazda RX8 as the base, with further restrictions applied to simplify construction and maintenance.

The RX8 is well-balanced, with inherent performance and handling characteristics that suit motor racing applications. The RX8 is also a modern looking vehicle, which has attracted a loyal following of rotary enthusiasts.  The rotary motors have proven to be bulletproof – in the time the category has been running, a number of competitors are still using their original engine, and the expected lifespan of an engine is two to three seasons with the correct maintenance.​

The RX8 Cup has become one of the core categories of the NSW Motor Racing Championship, due to its affordability, consistently high competitor numbers and close, entertaining racing. It is a category that provides a fun environment for racing, and one where talented drivers are able to demonstrate their abilities at a national level.

Racing in RX8 Cup, is not possible without Sponsorship. So if you’d like to see your Brand Travelling at over 150Km/hr+, across major TV Networks and Streaming Services, this Series is for you.

Locations


  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (Victoria): Frequently hosts season openers.
  • Sydney Motorsport Park (NSW): Regular host for rounds and special endurance formats.
  • Winton Raceway (Victoria): Regular championship sprint rounds.
  • One Raceway (formerly Wakefield Park, NSW): Featured on the national calendar.
  • Morgan Park Raceway (Queensland): Frequently used for season finales.
  • CARCO.com.au Raceway (Western Australia): Home base for WA state championship expansion.