🏁 Round One – 2026 Shepparton District Car Club Championship Preview

Round One of the 2026 Shepparton District Car Club Championship is set to launch another season of competitive racing, with drivers lining up keen to build on the strong performances seen throughout the 2025 championship.

Last season saw Warren Mitchelson dominate across multiple fronts, claiming C Class (Modified Under 1600cc) honours along with the Outright Driver Championship, Regularity Championship, and Home & Away Club Champion titles. Mitchelson will once again be the benchmark heading into Round One, with plenty of challengers eager to close the gap early in the season.

In P Class (Production), Russell Smith was a consistent front-runner throughout 2025, finishing second outright and across multiple championship categories. Smith will be looking to convert that consistency into early points in the new season, while the likes of Brenton Bachelor, James Thompson, and Ben Oyler aim to push further up the order.

The Junior Class delivered some of the closest competition last year, with Hamish Robson taking the class win ahead of Zack Oyler and Noah More. All three showed impressive pace and commitment, and Round One is expected to reignite that battle as the next generation of drivers continues to develop.

In the Ladies Class, Jessie Kospartov narrowly secured the championship ahead of Kerry Graves, setting the stage for another close contest this season. Meanwhile, Justin Aylett, last year’s S Class (Special) winner, will be one to watch once again after featuring prominently across multiple classes in 2025.

Round One traditionally provides a mix of fast times, tight margins, and early championship intrigue as drivers settle into the new season. With championship points on the line from the opening runs, competitors across all classes will be looking to start their 2026 campaign on the front foot.

The Shepparton District Car Club looks forward to welcoming competitors, officials, and spectators for what promises to be an exciting opening round to the 2026 Championship.