First Gear is back for 2025, with the first two events kicking off at Sydney Motorsport Park on 30 May and Norwell Motorplex on 5 July.

For those aged 12-17, this program is a direct pathway to motorsport, giving participants hands-on experience in provided cars and support to begin competing regularly in motorsport.

First Gear is the cheapest and most accessible way to get started, with suitable road vehicles and driver coaching provided by Driving Solutions in Sydney, while participants in Queensland will be taught by the team led by 2014 Bathurst 1000 winner Paul Morris at Norwell Motorplex.

Each event runs for four hours, with entry to the event $149. Coaching is designed for small groups, giving each participant the opportunity to learn car control, braking, road & motorsport safety, steering and vehicle dynamics and physics.

Once they have mastered the basics of racing, participants will be ready to progress to club level events.

It is recommended that participants have very basic vehicle operation skills to maximise their learning on the day.

A junior Motorsport Australia licence is required to participate. However, if you don’t already hold a licence, it will be included as part of your event entry at no extra cost for first time participants.

This is an incredible opportunity for young and aspiring drivers, giving them access to industry experts in a friendly, encouraging and safe environment.

Interested applicants who fulfil the relevant criteria are encouraged to apply online, and successful applications will be contacted with further event information.

Entries close on Wednesday 21 May for Sydney Motorsport Park and Sunday 20 June for Norwell Motorplex.