Cooper Cutts Ready to Get the Job Done in 2025 Radical Cup Australia Championship! Mar 24, 2025
Arise Racing is thrilled to confirm that Cooper Cutts will return to the 2025 First Focus Radical Cup Australia (RCA) season, determined to build on his strong 2024 campaign and challenge for the championship title. After coming heartbreakingly close to clinching the driver’s championship last year, Cutts is ready to take that final step and get the job done in 2025. “It is very exciting to be with Arise Racing again for the 2025 season ahead,” Cooper said. “We got so close to winning the driver's championship last year, but hopefully this year we can get the job done.”
Cooper is eager to hit the track and experience the thrill of racing across Australia’s top circuits, including Phillip Island, Sydney Motorsport Park, Queensland Raceway, The Bend, and Sandown, which makes its RCA debut this season.
“I have been to all these circuits except for Sandown,” he said. “All the circuits are just so much fun and always provide great racing. I am also super excited for Sandown as that is one of my favourite circuits in Australia. I've grown up watching the Sandown 500 forever, so to race at that same track will be a very rewarding experience.”
While securing the driver’s championship remains his ultimate goal, Cooper is also focused on enjoying the journey and making the most of the incredible opportunities ahead.
“It is very rare that you get a chance to compete at circuits all across Australia, so I am looking to really cherish these memories and enjoy the experiences for what they are,” Cooper said. “There would be a lot of people wanting to be in my shoes, so I really have to be grateful for how lucky I am to be doing this.”
Cooper knows that consistency will be key to his championship campaign, after a single race penalty last year cost him dearly in the points standings. “The key will be to be consistent and keep out of any trouble,” he stated.
To stay competitive, he is focusing on his technical development alongside his race craft, working closely with Andre Heimgartner to perfect the car’s setup and continue building a strong driver-engineer bond.
With a growing number of XXR cars in the field, the competition in the 2025 season is set to be even tougher. However, Cooper is embracing the challenge and looking forward to renewing his on-track rivalry with Peter Paddon, with whom he battled closely in 2024.
“We raced hard but very fairly last year, so I am looking forward to doing that again in 2025,” he said.
When asked to describe his racing style in three words, “Smooth, Relaxed, Composed” was his response – a mindset that has served him well in high-pressure situations.
Off the track, Cutts leads a busy and dynamic lifestyle. He is currently studying Commerce and Contemporary Music at UWA, plays electric guitar in two bands, and works full-time in the family business. Balancing such a hectic schedule, he remains focused and sharp when it comes to his racing ambitions.
With his sights set on the championship and a clear plan in place, Cooper Cutts is ready to tackle the 2025 Radical Cup Australia season head-on, determined to make his mark and bring home the title.