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2021 SYDNEY MASTERBLAST FT. THE AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE CAR MASTERS™ CANCELLED

July 28, 2021 By ARDC Leave a Comment

OFFICIAL RELEASE 28/07/21: The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC), operators of Sydney Motorsport Park and promoters of Sydney MasterBlast Ft. Muscle Car Masters™ has decided to cancel the 2021 running of the annual Fathers’ Day event in the interest of public health and safety.

Sydney Motorsport Park will currently be closed to the public until August 28 in line with NSW Health orders, and even if the Greater Sydney area emerged from lockdown at this time, there are too many factors which would affect the proper running of such a large-scale event on September 4-5.

The ARDC also feels that this is not the time to hold an event which typically sees hundreds of competitor entries and over 8000 spectators; particularly with the planned addition of Powercruise, Tuned and live entertainment on the Saturday evening. Travel restrictions, lack of track time for competitors in the lead up to the event, and financial considerations for all involved are also a factor in the decision.

“The ARDC has been holding motorsport events for nearly 70 years, and the health and safety of our competitors, officials, spectators and staff has always come first,” said ARDC CEO Glenn Matthews.

“In a global pandemic, particularly with the emergence of this new Delta strain of Covid-19, it is simply not possible nor responsible to go ahead with an event of this scale, even if we are out of lockdown by Fathers’ Day.

“We will cancel the 2021 event and look to come back in 2022 with an even bigger, better and fully-lit Sydney Masterblast featuring Muscle Car Masters – in the way the event is meant to be run and held.”

The ARDC would like to thank its supporters and in particular the Sydney MasterBlast competitors, volunteers, event sponsors, and spectators for the ongoing support and understanding.

Stay safe, and we hope to see you trackside soon…

POWERCRUISE Top 150

June 1, 2021 By ARDC Leave a Comment

Get ready for the Powercruise Top 150: An invite only event with toughest, fastest and baddest Powercruise cars showcasing what Powercruise is all about at MasterBlast!

Cruise sessions, Powerksids, Street Outlaw Grudge Racing, Dream Team and Drifting Demos on track all Saturday night, as a band pumps out tunes on the rooftop of SMSP’s main pit building, and TUNED. displays their best show’n’shine cars on the Skidpan and under the Grandstand.

Cruising will kick off at approximately 530pm, followed by Powerskids, Dream Team drift demos, more cruising, then Street outlaw Racing to finish the night at about 1030pm.

Come all day Saturday for $25 (pre-purchased online, $30 at the gate), or enter SMSP after 2pm for just $20 ($25 at the gate).

Tckets available now online at sydneymasterblast2021.eventbrite.com.au

Tuned. Next Level Auto Exhibition

June 1, 2021 By ARDC Leave a Comment

Tuned. & Sydney Motorsport Park proudly present NEXT LEVEL, Tuned.’s 2021 main event where Motorsport & Show combine @ Sydney Masterblast!

Tuned. is bringing all the fun & entertainment which makes their events stand out, including:
– Automotive Exhibition of 250+ cars
– Tuned. Twilight MONSTER Car Meet
– Track Cruise Sessions
– Live Drifting
– Live Music
– Multiple Trophies / Prizes
– Lucky Door Prizes – Hourly Winners!
– Dedicated Car Crew Showcase Area
– Huge TUNEDSHOP.com Event Only SALE
+ MUCH MORE!

Date & Time: Saturday 29/09/2021 (6PM – 10PM)

ENTRY/APPLICATION DETAILS: Will be released shortly

CAR MEET & CREW DETAILS: Cars of all makes / models / styles are welcome at our events in both, the traditional CAR MEET & CREW areas!

*Trade stall enquiries: Please inbox the Tuned. Facebook page

Sydney MasterBlast is back!

June 1, 2021 By ARDC Leave a Comment

It’s back!

After a break last year due to Covid-19, we are bringing back the metal and muscle for your Father’s Day this September 4th and 5th, 2021.

SYDNEY MASTERBLAST featuring the Australian Muscle Car Masters™ celebrates our great Australian racing heritage; the glory days of Bathurst and the cars that took on The Mountain, and the future legends of motorsport.

Seven great categories will race over two days:

Heritage Touring Cars (Group C & A) *National Championship round.
Historic Touring Cars (Nb/Nc)
National Sports Sedans *National Championship round.
Classic Sports Cars (Group S) *National Championship round.
NSW Production Touring Cars *State Championship round
Radicals *National Championship round.
Superkarts *National Championship round.

PLUS Saturday night we are bringing POWERCRUISE and TUNED to the party!

Join us for live music, food and octane as TUNED hosts one of its fabulous Show’n’Shine street meets on the Figure 8, while POWERCRUISE will bring its best cruisers, drifters and drags to the track and main straight.

And your ticket includes on-site parking, paddock and Grandstand access, plus children 16 AND UNDER are free with a ticketed adult (18+)!

Stay all day and night Saturday for $25, or come in from 2pm for $20. Sunday is $25, or come for the whole weekend for just $40.

Save time and money at the gate by pre-purchasing your SYDNEY MASTERBLAST tickets online now!

The 2021 Racing Categories

March 30, 2021 By ARDC Leave a Comment

Heritage Touring Cars (Group C & A)

Heritage Touring Cars are the Legends of Bathurst – mighty Group C & Group A Australian touring cars driven by icons such as Brock, Moffat, Richards and countless others to legendary status. With Heritage Touring Cars, the legends live again, unleashed on Australian racetracks with all the fire and fury of the golden age of motor sport.
This will be a National Championship round for the category.
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Historic Touring Cars (Nb/Nc)

Group N is recognised as part of the Historic 5th Category and enjoys the benefits extended to that category, catering for production touring and touring cars built before 31st December 1972. Simple, fun and exciting racing!
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National Sports Sedans

The National Sports Sedans Series is arguably the most dynamic and exciting motor racing category in the country. The noise and the serious horsepower from the mid mounted engines of these ‘winged and wild’ racers is awe inspiring. Built and raced by a dedicated group of devotees chasing the ultimate in power to weight performance, they share a unique place in Australian motor racing heritage.
This will be a National Championship round for the category.
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Classic Sports Car Racing (Group S)

Based on mildly modified production sports cars from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, Group S is one of the fastest growing historic motorsport categories with spectacular and diverse grids. Manufacturers include Austin Healey, Porsche, Lotus, Ferrari, MG, Datsun, Alfa Romeo, Shelby, Triumph, Chevrolet, Renault, De Tomaso and more.
This will be a National Championship round for the category.
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NSW Production Touring Cars

NSW Production Touring Cars are set to rock the Muscle Car Masters meeting! With a grid of around 40 cars, the racing will be close, clean and exciting up and down the field. Prod Tourers have a multiple class system and innovative point score system that rewards consistency so that any competitor, in any class, has the chance to become the Motorsport Australia NSW State Champion.
This will be a State Championship round for the category.
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Radicals

The Radical Australia Cup is a national championship series featuring the wild and aerodynamically awesome Radical: a lightweight sportscar that utilises superbike technology. Faster than a supercar, totally driver focussed and using superbike engines, Radicals can go through SMSP’s super fast Turn 1 left hander FLAT.
This will be a National Championship round for the category.
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Superkarts

Superkarting is simply the pinnacle of karting, taking place all over the world at the world’s greatest car racing circuits reaching speeds of up to 260km/h. Delivering a driving experience that feels like a Formula 1 car, they punch above their weight when it comes to performance and never fail to deliver when it comes to providing exciting racing!
This will be a National Championship round for the category.
LEARN MORE >>>

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SYDNEY MASTERBLAST FT. THE AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE CAR MASTERS™ POSTPONED TO 2021

June 5, 2020 By ARDC Leave a Comment

OFFICIAL RELEASE 05/06/20: The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club (ARDC), operators of Sydney Motorsport Park, along with key stakeholders and category managers have agreed to postpone the 16^th running of the annual Sydney MasterBlast Ft. Muscle Car Masters™ in the interest of public health and safety.

With restrictions due to COVID-19 still in place for large sporting venues, and the Fathers’ Day weekend date fast approaching, it has been deemed impossible to hold such a large-scale annual event which typically sees competitor entries of around 300 teams and over 8000 spectators.

Travel restrictions, lack of track time for competitors in the lead up to the event, and financial considerations for all involved are also a factor in the decision.

“The ARDC has made this decision in the best interest of the event, the competitors, and the fans who flock every year to this historic annual event,” said ARDC CEO Glenn Matthews.

“’Safety first’ is key to all our operations at SMSP, be it motorsport or the health and wellbeing of our officials, competitors, and spectators.”

Last year, the Muscle Car Masters™ had a makeover; rebranded as the Sydney MasterBlast ft. the Muscle Car Masters™, the event went back to its traditional home of the Father’s Day weekend, saw the return of Touring Car Masters, the debut of motorbikes and superkarts, and most importantly the addition of night racing under lights.

“It was a great step forward for this hallmark event, and it is nigh on impossible to hold it with current COVID-19 restrictions,” said Matthews.

“All parties involved in the organisation and promotion of the event are in agreement: we will postpone the 2020 event to come back bigger and better than ever in 2021, under the bright beams of our 134 permanent light towers and hopefully with no restrictions on competitor or crowd numbers.”

The ARDC is focussed on the competitor, and in its stead will hold a round of the NSW Motor Race Championships. Some categories from Sydney MasterBlast may be able to enter and race alongside the NSW MRC’s usual suspects, offering up some much-needed competition track time on one of the country’s top racing circuits.

“We would like to thank our competitors, our volunteers, event sponsors, and spectators for the ongoing support and understanding, and hope to see Sydney MasterBlast back in 2021 with a full racing schedule and packed grandstand under permanent lights,” finished Matthews.

Stay tuned for more news in the months to come…

2021 SYDNEY MASTERBLAST FT. THE AUSTRALIAN MUSCLE CAR MASTERS™ CANCELLED

POWERCRUISE Top 150

Tuned. Next Level Auto Exhibition

Sydney MasterBlast is back!