Shannons Insurance Expands Partnership with SRO Motorsport Australia Categories in 2025

Shannons and SRO Motorsports Australia are thrilled to confirm an expanded partnership renewal for SRO categories in season 2025.

Having been an official partner of GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS last year, Australia’s leading insurance provider for motoring enthusiasts will once again support the prestigious championship in 2025, while also expanding its backing to the Monochrome GT4 Australia Series.

The partnership will see the Shannons shield adorn all GT World Challenge Australia and GT4 Australia race cars in 2025.

The partnership renewal follows the recent confirmation of Shannons retaining title sponsorship of SRO Motorsports Australia’s newly acquired racing platform, the Shannons SpeedSeries – a title that it has held in the event’s various guises since the mid 2000s – reaffirming the organisation's ongoing commitment to GT racing in Australia. 

Shannons Insurance Executive Manager, Stephen Nutbean, outlined his enthusiasm for the announcement, highlighting the opportunities the partnership will offer Shannons customers and race fans alike.

“Sharing the passion is our core belief andthe team at SRO Motorsports Australia are passionate about delivering the best GT racing categories in Australia.” Said Nutbean.

“This renewed alignment across both GT categories will also give motoring enthusiasts the opportunity to get up close and personal with the race cars at select Shannons showroom events across the country.

“We look forward to an exciting calendar of racing across the entire revitalised Shannons SpeedSeries.”

CEO of SRO Motorsports Australia, Ben McMellan, echoed Nutbean’s enthusiasm for the renewal.

“SRO Motorsports Australia is excited to have the renewed and expanded support of Shannons Insurance for our two major racing categories in 2025,” said McMellan.

“Shannons is the perfect partner for our events and racing categories. The synergies between our organisations align and we are looking forward to delivering them, our teams and the fans high-quality motorsport.

“It’s also a real coup to have Shannons acknowledge the growing attraction of the Monochrome GT4 Australia Series. This series is really going to the next level and we truly believe that we will see some exceptional racing in 2025.”

With a deep-rooted passion for automotive culture, Shannons has been a significant provider for motoring enthusiasts since its foundation in 1970, covering modern, classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and homes. 

In addition to the nation’s enthusiast culture, it has also been long-time advocate of Australian motorsport having supported many series, teams and drivers across all levels of the sport. 

Both the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS and Monochrome GT4 Australia Series will see the world’s most prestigious racing brands compete on some of Australia and New Zealand’s best circuits. 

The likes of Ferrari, Mercedes AMG, Lamborghini, Audi, Ford, BMW, Porsche, Aston Martin and more will compete in five Australian rounds before the exciting new finale at Hampton Downs in New Zealand.

The opening round of the 2025 Shannons SpeedSeries, featuring GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS and Monochrome GT4 Australia Series kicks off at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on April 4-6.