Round One of the 2026 Shepparton District Car Club Championship roared into action at Mooroopna on February 15, combining the opening championship round with a successful Come & Try event. A strong field of 14 competitors tackled nine timed runs across the day, with conditions allowing drivers to steadily improve as the event progressed SDCC RD1.

Outright honours went to Josh Bohm in P Class (Production), who delivered a composed and consistent performance to finish on a total time of 16:20.475. Bohm’s pace across the later runs proved decisive, edging out fellow P Class competitor Russell Smith, who secured second outright with 16:56.211, just 35.736 seconds behind SDCC RD1. The result marks a strong start to the season for both Production drivers, immediately placing them at the front of the championship standings.

In S Class (Special), Justin Aylett showed impressive speed throughout the day to claim third outright with a time of 17:24.379. Despite carrying a penalty during the event, Aylett remained competitive and demonstrated the pace that could see him feature prominently as the season unfolds SDCC RD1.

James Thomson added further depth to the Production field, finishing fourth outright (17:38.503), while Adam Stonham rounded out the top five with a consistent drive to post 17:44.200 SDCC RD1. The close margins across the top five highlight how competitive Round One proved to be.

In D Class, Noah Moore led the category with a strong sixth outright finish (17:48.759), ahead of Richard Graves, who also featured solidly in the mid-field battle SDCC RD1.

C Class (Modified Under 1600cc) saw Nathan Graves take class honours with 17:55.829, while reigning multi-title holder Warren Mitchelson endured a challenging day with several penalties but still showed flashes of speed throughout his runs SDCC RD1.

The Ladies Class battle went to Kerry Graves, who finished ninth outright with a time of 18:55.544, ahead of Em Stonham, who gained valuable experience in the Come & Try environment SDCC RD1.

Junior Class representation came from Tommi Wallace, who completed the full event and secured a solid result in twelfth outright, continuing to build confidence and pace across the runs SDCC RD1.

With competitive times across multiple classes and several new and returning drivers taking part, Round One has set the tone for what promises to be another exciting SDCC Championship season. Early points are now on the board, and if the opening round is any indication, 2026 will deliver plenty of close racing across all categories.

Round Two of the 2026 Shepparton District Car Club Championship is shaping up to be an exciting follow-up to a competitive opening round at Mooroopna, where early championship contenders began to emerge.

In P Class (Production), Josh Bohm stamped his authority on Round One, taking outright honours with a composed and consistent performance. Bohm will head into Round Two as the benchmark driver, but he won’t have it easy. Russell Smith finished just 35 seconds behind in the opener and showed strong pace across the later runs, while James Thomson and Adam Stonham also proved they are more than capable of challenging for podium positions. Expect Production to once again be one of the most closely fought categories.

S Class (Special) saw Justin Aylett claim third outright in Round One, despite carrying a penalty during the day. His raw speed was evident, and with a cleaner run in Round Two, Aylett could easily push further up the outright standings.

C Class (Modified Under 1600cc) provided an interesting storyline in the opener. Nathan Graves secured the class win in Round One, while reigning multi-title holder Warren Mitchelson endured a tougher day than usual, with penalties affecting his overall result. Mitchelson’s pace was still evident in patches, and you can expect a strong response in Round Two as he looks to reassert himself in the championship fight.

In D Class, Noah Moore led the way with a solid sixth outright finish, narrowly ahead of Richard Graves. With both drivers showing steady improvement across the runs, Round Two could see an even tighter battle between the pair.

The Ladies Class saw Kerry Graves take the early points in Round One ahead of Em Stonham, while Junior competitor Tommi Wallace gained valuable experience in the opening event. As confidence builds, both categories are likely to see further time improvements as the season progresses.

Round Two traditionally sees drivers settle into rhythm after the opening round nerves, and with championship points already on the board, every run will count. With several close margins across classes in Round One, expect tighter gaps, cleaner runs, and perhaps a few shake-ups in the outright order.

The Shepparton District Car Club looks forward to another strong field of competitors, officials, and supporters as the 2026 Championship continues to build momentum.