Shannons Insurance joins Fanatec GT Australia as category partner

Shannons Insurance joins Fanatec GT Australia as category partner

SRO Australia is pleased to confirm that Shannons Insurance will be a category partner of the the 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS.

The famous Shannons logos will be seen at the front and rear of every Fanatec GT Australia car during the seven round national championship, kicking off at Phillip Island this weekend.

Shannons is Australia’s leading insurance provider for motoring enthusiasts, covering modern, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles.

Shannons is a long-time supporter of Australian motorsport, including previous stints as a backer of GT racing in Australia in its other guises.

Shannons is also the title sponsor of the SpeedSeries where all Fanatec GT races will be held in 2024.

The Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS will see prestigious racing brands like Ferrari, Mercedes AMG, Audi, Porsche and Aston Martins race in seven rounds across four states in 2024, visiting classic permanent circuits like Phillip Island this weekend, The Bend in South Australia, Queensland Raceway, Sydney Motorsport Park and the Mecca – Mount Panorama for the season finale in November.

All round will take place as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries, broadcast live and free on 7plus and 7mate.

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Simon Jreige

National Manager Business Development, Shannons Insurance

"Shannons Insurance is proud to support SRO Australia and the Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS for the 2024 season," said Simon Jreige, Shannons National Manager Business Development

"It is fantastic to see so many high-profile brands of cars, teams and drivers competing in the championship. From Ferrari to Mercedes AMG, the might of Triple Eight and professional drivers like Chaz Mostert, Will Brown and of course Liam Talbot who steered the Shannons Audi to take out the 2023 Championship. This is a racing category with something for everybody.

"The association with a category of motorsport that is prestigious and globally-recognised like Fanatec GT fits with our brand and we are looking forward to the season ahead.

Ben McMellan

CEO, SRO Australia

“SRO Australia is pleased to have the support of a prestigious brand like Shannons Insurance join the 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS,” said McMellan.

“Shannons has a long history in Australian motorsport and the synergies between the brands align perfectly.

“We are can’t wait to bring Shannons and its team on the ride with us in 2024 and beyond.”