Motorsport Australia has confirmed the Superlicence will return in 2024, with new eligibility criteria to benefit the whole of motorsport.
The changes provide a clear pathway to compete in the country’s top tier motorsport category, with a wide range of national level motorsport categories receiving points that contribute to the new licence structure.
Motorsport Australia has worked in partnership with Supercars to determine the new system which will see competitors requiring a minimum of 15 points under the new structure. The Superlicence criteria has now been approved by the Motorsport Australia Board, Supercars and the Australian Motor Race Commission.
The Dunlop Super2 and Super3 Series remain a key part of that mix, with the highest points awarded to these junior categories.
While they remain a key part of the pathway to the Repco Supercars Championship, competitors can also utilise points from other national championships and series, including both Porsche categories (Carrera Cup and Sprint Challenge), Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series, National Trans Am Series and Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia, powered by AWS.
The full points table can be found below.
As well as collecting 15 points, drivers will require a FIA International Grade C Circuit Licence (or higher) and be at least 17-years-old.
Competitors with experience racing outside of Australia and New Zealand will require a minimum of a FIA International Grade C Circuit Licence (or higher) and will need approval from a Licence Review Committee made up of Motorsport Australia and Supercars representatives, including the category’s Driver Standards Advisor, Craig Baird.
Supercars teams will be required to submit the application for a Superlicence on behalf of any driver. The Superlicence will remain free for all Australian drivers, as it was previously.
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra said this new eligibility criteria was a win for the sport.
“This is an important change and one that we think benefits the sport across the country,” Vohra said.
“It was clear the previous structure was no longer working as intended and there was a need for change. Working in close partnership with Supercars, the team at Motorsport Australia has built a new licence structure to give drivers more options and potential pathways to earn points.
“It’s important Super2 and Super3 remain the primary pathway to develop the next generation of stars, but now this is not the only way. This new Superlicence structure is an important step in strengthening national level motorsport and providing opportunities for the stars of the future to showcase their talent in our premier category, the Repco Supercars Championship.”
Supercars CEO Shane Howard was fully supportive of the eligibility criteria.
“We support Motorsport Australia’s decision to prioritise the growth and development of young talents within the motorsport community,” Howard said.
“It is essential for the future of our sport that we provide a clear and accessible pathway for emerging drivers to make their mark on the Repco Supercars Championship.
“It’s pleasing to see that the Dunlop Super2 and Dunlop Super3 Series will continue to be key components of the pathway.
“These series have proven to be instrumental in shaping the careers of many drivers who now compete at the highest level in Australasia. 22 out of the current 24 Championship drivers honed their skills and talents through these series. This reaffirms our belief in the importance of a structured pathway that prepares drivers for the Repco Supercars Championship.”
| Category | Points | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | |
| Super 2 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Super 3 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| TCR Australia Series | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Porsche Sprint Challenge Series | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GT Championship | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trans Am Series (ARG) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Formula 4 Championship | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toyota Racing Series (NZ) | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S5000 Championship | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GT4 Series | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toyota 86 Racing Series | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| National Formula Ford Series | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Super Ute Series | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NZ Toyota 86 Series | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NZ Formula Ford Championship | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State Formula Ford Championship | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Production Car Series | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Touring Car Masters | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aussie Racing Car Series | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Radical Cup | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prototype Series | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sports Sedan Series | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karting Championship (KZ2, KA2) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
To qualify for a Motorsport Australia Superlicence endorsement each driver must :
– hold a minimum of an FIA International Grade C Circuit Licence; and
– be a minimum of 17 years of age; and
subject to items (d) and (e) below, have accumulated a minimum of 15 points under either – – the FIA (refer Appendix L to the Code) or Motorsport Australia Superlicence points system during the 5 years prior to the application.
If the driver cannot satisfy criteria above it may be replaced by the driver satisfying one of the following criteria:
– have competed in a minimum of 3 rounds of the Supercars Championship within the last 5 years prior to the application; or
– have competed in and received endorsement signatures from the RD at a minimum of 6 rounds of the Supercars Super2 Series within the last 3 years prior to the application.
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