January is set to kick off a huge year in Australian motor sport with one of the biggest races of the year taking place at the end of first month of the year. 

cams.com.au take a look at some events which will capture everyone’s attention, from the national stage all through to grassroots motor sport. 

 

2019 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour 
When: Thursday 31 January – Sunday 3 February 2019
Where: Mount Panorama, Bathurst, New South Wales.

One of the biggest events kicks off at the end of the month as up to 50 teams battle it out on Australia’s most iconic circuit for an intense 12 hours, in what is one of the most prestigious GT events in the world.

Beginning on Thursday 31 January, the four day Mount Panorama event hosts a variety of special Australian support categories such as Sports Sedans, Group S and Radical Racing before holding the big 12 hour race.

Behind the wheel of the WRT Audi, Robin Frijns, Stuart Leonard and Dries Vanthoor took out the 2018 event after a huge crash saw them take advantage – one they never let go.

With both camping and grandstand options available for fans, tickets for the prestigious event can be purchased here from $20.

Click here for more information on the Bathurst 12 Hour.

 

Round 1 2019 Club Championship - The Vegemite Cup 
When: Monday, 28 January, 2019. 
Where: Reef and Rainforest Track, North Mossman, Queensland 

The family oriented Douglas Shire Motor Sport Association host another popular Khanacross and Junior Motorkhana at one of the most picturesque motorkhana tracks in Australia.

Acting as the opening round for the club’s 2019 Championship, The Vegemite Cup provides young drivers with the opportunity to get behind the wheel and just drive in a competitive nature.

Entry remains open with juniors able to take part for just $10, while adults will pay $30 to compete in the popular event.

Click here for more information on the 2019 Vegemite Cup.

 

2019 CAMS Victorian Hill Climb Championship Round 1
When: Sunday 20 January, 2019
Where: Rob Roy Hillclimb, Victoria. 

The CAMS Victorian Hill Climb Championship kicks off for another year with one of Australia’s most coveted hill climb circuits hosting the Championship’s opening round.

Following a huge 2018 for the circuit, the Rob Roy Hill Climb will have another chance to show off its beauty after replacing Eastern Park as the season opener. 

Last year it was Michael Barker in the Hayward who took out top honours for the round, breaking Garry Martin’s stronghold at the circuit over the competition, although it would be Martin who had the last laugh, eventually claiming the state title later in the year.

Interested participants have until Monday 14 January to enter the event.

 

 

Other key events in January:

•       Shannons Targa Rallysprint Round 3

•       When: 10 January, 2019

•       Where: Perth Motorplex, Western Australia

•       2019 Motorsport Round 1 - Phillip Island

•       When: 19 January, 2019

•       Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Victoria

•       Phillip Island Summer Sprint:

•       When: 20 January, 2019

•       Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Victoria

•       54th Jugiong Interstate Challenge:

•       When: 27 January, 2019

•       Where: Jungiong Park, New South Wales

 

For more information on events happening in Australia, click here.