Representatives and members of the Queensland motorsport community attended the Broncos Leagues Club in Red Hill for the 2025 Queensland State Awards, proudly presented by Shannons.
The evening served as an opportunity for Motorsport Australia to recognise the contributions, achievements and milestones of Queensland-based members, participants, officials and clubs.
The evening was hosted by Motorsport Australia State and Club Competition Manager Bruce Astbury, and in attendance were Queensland State Council Chair Trevor Neumann, Queensland Elected Director Paul Woodward and Motorsport Australia President Andrew Fraser, who each addressed the audience and presented awards, acknowledging the contributions of members and athletes throughout the past year.
“Queensland has a proud motorsport tradition, and it’s fantastic to see the strength of the community recognised at these awards,” Fraser said.
“As a Queenslander, this night is one I especially look forward to each year, and I’m proud of the dedication shown by our competitors, officials, volunteers and clubs throughout 2025.
“Congratulations to all recipients, and thank you to everyone who continues to grow and support the sport across the state.”
Queensland’s 2025 State Champions were also recognised for their efforts in each discipline, namely Circuit Racing, Rally, Off Road, Hill Climb and Motorkhana.
Several special awards were presented to individuals who demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment, and contributions to motorsport.
Recipients included Queensland State Motorsport Official of the Year Daniel Crowe for his support of State Championship Circuit Racing, Historic Race Meetings, Supercars and SpeedSeries events and Junior Official of the Year Keeley Pepper, was recognised for her dedication and professionalism as a young scrutineer. Crowe was also recently appointed Deputy Chief Marshal for major Supercars rounds including Ipswich and the Gold Coast 500.
Lachlan Evennett was awarded the Queensland Future Star Award for 2025 after an exceptional 2025 season competing in Formula Ford, Trans Am and Toyota 86 GR Cup. Other notable awards recipients are listed below.
Motorsport Australia acknowledged club milestones, celebrating the longevity and success of these clubs across the past decade and long before then, as they continue to play a vital role in the sport’s landscape.
Seven clubs in Queensland were celebrated for their milestones in 2025, led by four 50-year recipients. Queensland Superkart Club, Millmerran Auto Club, Gold Coast MG Car Club and Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia Queensland Division all reached the half-century acknowledgement. Other clubs to achieve milestones included XR6 XR8 Club of Queensland reaching 25 years, and Queensland Historic Touring Car Association and Queensland 86/BRZ Car Club each celebrating a decade.
The 2025 Queensland Event of the Year was announced as the Yeah The Girls Khanacross, hosted by the Gold Coast Tweed Motorsporting Club. This female-only khanacross event is designed to encourage women of all ages and experience levels to participate in motorsport, build confidence and develop driving skills in a supportive environment. In 2025, the event attracted 33 competitors and raised $7,390 for Endometriosis Australia.
Passion and commitment continue to power motorsport in Queensland. Motorsport Australia congratulates all award recipients and acknowledges the officials, volunteers and supporters who help bring the sport to life across the state.
Award Winners
- Queensland State Motorsport Official of the Year – Daniel Crowe
- Queensland State Junior Official of the Year – Keeley Pepper
- Queensland State Future Staran – Lachlan Evennett
- Queensland State Event of the Year – “Yeah the Girls Khanacross” hosted by Gold Coast Tweed Sporting Car Club
- Will Power Trophy – Bayley Hall
- Motorsport Australia Service Award – Andrew Hockley
- Motorsport Australia Service Award – Paul Baxter
- Motorsport Australia Service Award – Dan Bowden
- Motorsport Australia Service Award – Chris Bowden
- Motorsport Australia Service Star – Ross Makela
- Motorsport Australia Service Star – Paul Makela
