THE APS SERIES

The Australian Prototype Series is an national motor racing series for the fastest prototype sports cars in the country.

Originally known as Sports Racer Series, eligibility was originally something of a polyglot collection of internationally manufactured, highly aerodynamic racing cars including West Racecars, Stohr's and Radicals. High revving motorcycle engines powered these lightweight racecars, and specifications were recognised as the 6SR Sports Racer's under Motorsport Australia sanction.

In 2017 the category was renamed to the Australian Prototype Series and the racing calendar supported events such as the Supercars Championship, the Shannons Nationals and Australian Motor Racing Series.

The racecars have developed significantly and are powered by a diverse range of engines, from 5 litre V8 engines and V6 turbo's, through to 1000cc naturally aspirated superbike motors.

2026 SEASON

APS CLASSES

The series is now split into 3 classes to ensure competitive fairness:

AP1 - The fastest most developed cars include the Wolf Extreme and Ligier JS P325.
AP2 - The most diverse range of cars featuring turbo and naturally aspirated V6 engines plus 1000cc superbike motors.
AP3 - Developing competitors and entry level racecars.

SERIES VISION

The remarkably competitive series aims to provide high performance racing, amongst a range of manufacturer vehicles. Additionally, the series attracts competitors with varying levels of budget and allows for close racing throughout the field.

With eight different manufacturers, cars powered from turbo charged engines through to small capacity motorcycle motors, the range of different sports cars on the track always creates a great spectacle of racing. The series also uses performance measures to ensure the racing remains close and exciting throughout the season.

FUTURE PATHWAYS

The range of sports cars, including the addition of CN Prototypes closes the gap to international-level Prototype competition and is set to make the Australian Prototype Series a legitimate pathway for drivers looking to access the increasingly popular LMP3 and LMP2 based series in Asia, Europe and America.

This allows the APS to serve two purposes; be a place for young drivers to gain experience for international sports car competition, and for amateur or enthusiast racers to enjoy their competition, be competitive and race some of the most impressive cars around.
As in previous seasons, variety will again be the focus of a stable set of rules and regulations, with multiple class competition to continue in an effort to build on what was established in season one.

Eligible cars for P1 Class competition include the current 6SR cars of Lincspeed, Prince, Minetti, Speads, Stohr and West; and the current 2C cars of Radical SR3 and ADR3; plus the FIA Group CN cars from ADR3, Chiron, Juno, Ligier, Norma, Tatuus, and Wolf.