Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the scene, there's an exciting opportunity to participate in the 2025 VCS Series!
2025 SERIES INFO & RACE FORMAT
The DPE VICTORIAN COUNTRY SERIES has been around for many years. Its a kart racing series held throughout regional Victoria and is organised by Karting Victoria in conjunction with the following 6 clubs which each host their rounds.
Since its inception in 2003, the Victorian Country Series has attracted on average 200+ competitors per round making it one of the most popular and successful karting series regularly held in Australia.
Drivers who have competed in the series and have gone on to have success at higher levels of motorsport include Supercar drivers Anton DePasquale, Scott Pye, Todd Hazelwood, Rick Kelly, Cameron Waters to name just a few and Scott McLaughlin who now competes in Indycar and also sprint car drivers Corey McCullagh and James McFadden.
2025 VCS CALENDAR
R1 Ballarat February 23-24
R2 Portland April 12-13
R3 Warrnambool June 21-22
R4 Horsham August 23-24
R5 Hamilton September 13-14
R6 Cobden October 25-26
COMPETITORS
Entries are open to all KA licence holders, including from outside Victoria, the series has regular competitors from South Australia, New South Wales, Tasmania and even as far as the Northern Territory and we welcome newcomers.
2025 CLASSES
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Cadet 9
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Cadet 12
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KA3 Junior Light
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KA3 Junior Heavy
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KA3 Senior Light
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KA3 Senior Medium
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Vic Combined Masters*
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TaG 125 Restricted Light
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TaG 125 Restricted Medium
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TAG 125 Restricted Heavy
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TaG 125 Light
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TaG 125 Heavy
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X30 Light
*2025 WEIGHTS for Vic Combined Masters
- KA100 165kg and X30 and all other eligible engines 172kg
2025 RACE FORMAT
SATURDAY
2 practice sessions
1 timed practice
1 qualifying session
Heat 1
SUNDAY
Heat 2, Heat 3 and Final
Progressive grid format
Best 5 rounds count for your overall points (Please be sure to check the Supp-Regs for any changes to the race format)
PRACTICE
Clubs are closed for use the weekday (Mon-Fri) prior to event.
SUPP-REGS & ALL OTHER INFORMATION
Check event Supp-Regs on the clubs page for confirmation of race format, schedules and club information.
PRESENTATIONS
The host clubs will present Random Draws throughout the weekend of their event. The first 6 races will be completed with presentations to follow straight after, then the next 5 finals will be completed, then their presentations will be done. This is to assist those that are travelling.
ENTRIES VIA KOMP
Entries for each round close at 11:59pm the Sunday evening the week prior to the event.
No late entries can be accepted.
Entries open usually upon the release of the Supp-Regs.
CANTEEN
Our Kart clubs canteen are fully catered so be sure to grab a bite to eat and pull of a chair, bench, seat in a stand or spot on the grass to take in all of the exciting racing action.
FREE Admission for Spectators at all events