In an exciting development for automotive enthusiasts, the Castlemaine Rod Shop has taken the helm as the primary sponsor of the Pro Burnout Series for the upcoming 2025 season. The Pro Burnout Series, renowned as the world’s largest burnout competition, is set to feature an extensive calendar of 19 exhilarating events across Australia and New Zealand. The 2025 season will reach its pinnacle at the Street Machine Summernats 38 Grand Final, where competitors will vie for a remarkable $50,000 first-place prize, forming part of a generous total prize pool exceeding $70,000.
Castlemaine Rod Shop, a stalwart in the Australian automotive industry for over three decades, has been announced as the naming rights sponsor for the 2025 Pro Burnout Series. With a rich history of fulfilling car enthusiasts’ horsepower dreams, their involvement extends beyond sponsorship. The shop’s profound expertise and commitment to advancing burnout competitions position them as a pivotal partner for the Series. Heath Waddington, owner of Castlemaine Rod Shop and a fervent burnout competitor, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season, emphasizing the significance of burnouts in Australian motorsport and the shop’s dedication to supporting drivers and events nationwide.
The announcement of the 2025 Pro Burnout Series calendar has garnered enthusiastic responses from key figures in the industry. Mandy Hartmann, promoter of the Steel City Nats, expressed pride in the inclusion of their event in the series calendar, highlighting the continuous growth and professionalism of the burnout scene. Chris Orchard from Bindoon Burnouts, a former qualifier for the Pro Burnout Series, eagerly anticipates the commencement of the 2025 season, emphasizing the value the series brings to both drivers and spectators, especially through the Wildcard qualification system.
Recognized driver Wal Gersekowski, a multiple-time Pro Burnout Series event winner, commended the well-organized events featured in the calendar, underscoring the credibility and quality of competition associated with a Pro Burnout Series badge. Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez praised Castlemaine Rod Shop for their significant contribution to the sport, emphasizing their role in shaping the future of burnouts as a motorsport.
The 2025 calendar promises an array of top-tier burnout events across Australia and New Zealand, offering fans a thrilling display of power, skill, and style. Participants will have various avenues to qualify for the Summernats finale, including direct qualification at the 19 calendar events and the opportunity for Wildcard entries, encouraging participation from regional areas and open-class competitors. The culmination of the series at Summernats features intense competition, culminating in a single competition burnout to determine the Pro Burnout Series Champion and the recipient of the coveted $50,000 first prize.
Embodying a spirit of unity and passion, the Pro Burnout Series serves as a community comprising events, drivers, officials, judges, crew, and supporters from diverse regions. This community thrives on shared dedication and a collective vision for the sport’s future, reflecting a substantial investment of resources and effort each year.
As anticipation builds for the action-packed 2025 season, enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for an adrenaline-charged journey ahead. Further details, including the full event list and announcements on wildcard-only events, will be unveiled in due course. Stay connected with @proburnouts for the latest updates and insights.
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