FSR Round 1 Race Wrap Up Feb 24, 2025
The 2025 FSR season kicked off in spectacular fashion, with perfect weather conditions setting the stage for an incredible first round. A mix of excitement, nerves, and anticipation filled the air as drivers took to the track, eager to see the rewards of their preseason testing.
QUALIFYING – A TIGHT BATTLE FROM THE START
The qualifying session was fiercely competitive, with Chris Reindler securing pole position with a blistering 0:55.6532, narrowly edging out Bryce Moore at 0:55.7197.
A worthy mention goes to Masters driver Brad Russell, who put in an impressive 0:55.9054 to qualify in third. The battle from P4 to P7 was just as intense, with all drivers lapping in the 56-second range.
RACE 1 – LIGHTS OUT, AWAY WE GO!
The season's first race delivered an electrifying start. Race-start specialist Jay Wong wasted no time, rocketing from P11 to P8 before the first turn! Mark Cirillo made a strong move from P6 to P4, while Chris Reindler managed to fend off a charging Bryce Moore, who clocked the fastest lap of the race at 0:55.8081—the quickest race lap time of the entire round.
RACE 2 – CLEAN, HARD RACING
Race 2 saw more thrilling, respectful battles. Mark Cirillo pushed the limits with the front runners but, unfortunately, came off second best, dropping to the back of the field. Andrew Eldridge drove a smart and calculated race, holding off a determined midfield pack to secure his highest finish of the weekend in P6.
RACE 3 – A BATTLE FOR ALL
Slight delays pushed back the start of Race 3 due to a previous category competitor dropping oil on the circuit. A huge thank you to the track marshals, who worked swiftly to restore the track to racing standards. With the grid reset, Mark Cirillo faced a tough challenge, starting from the back, but he put on a show battling Michael Tomic in an entertaining contest.
Young rookie Cohen Jackson impressed with mature driving beyond his years, achieving a weekend high of P8. Fellow debutant Tony Mercer also had a strong showing, making a fantastic start in Race 3 and finishing on a high in P10.
But the weekend belonged to Chris Reindler, who completed a flawless sweep, taking three race wins from three starts. A mega performance from Bryce Moore, who finished consistently in P2 across all races, and a special mention to rookie Ruairidh “Rowdy” Avern, who on debut claimed a podium finish in every race to secure P3 for the round!
THANK YOU!
A massive thank you to all the drivers for the camaraderie, the track marshals who make racing possible, the WASCC event organizers, our category sponsor Radical Australia West, Mike from Sports Imagery for the incredible captures, and of course, last but not least, our incredible crew, who put in countless hours of race prep to keep us on track!
With FSR Round 1 in the books, our focus now shifts to Radical Cup Australia at Phillip Island on April 4-6, where we’ll take on national competition!
Stay tuned for more updates!