Stampede Series

The Victorian Formula 500 Stampede Series is a popular domestic racing competition that showcases the fast-paced action of Formula 500/600 Micro Sprints across key venues in Victoria.

This series draws a wide range of drivers—from newcomers to experienced racers.

While not as intense or high-stakes as the Blue Ribbon Events or Speedweek, the Stampede Series still offers solid competition, prize money, and a chance for drivers to sharpen their skills in a more relaxed, enjoyable environment.

Held at well-known tracks like Avalon Raceway, Simpson Speedway, and Laang Speedway, and many other venues the series consists of multiple rounds where drivers compete in heats and a feature race, earning points toward the overall standings. The variety of track sizes and surfaces keeps the racing unpredictable and exciting, challenging drivers to adapt and improve. Frequent lead changes and tight battles make the Stampede Series a fan Favorite and a consistent highlight on the Victorian racing calendar.

The Stampede Series plays a key role in developing drivers in the Formula 500/600 Micro sprint division by providing an accessible and supportive racing platform. It’s designed to encourage driver growth, foster a fun and inclusive racing atmosphere, and keep the community engaged through family-friendly events and strong local involvement. While it may not carry the prestige of the top-tier events, it delivers the same excitement, passion, and spirit that define Formula 500 racing in Victoria.

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Year

Number

Name

Chassis

2024 / 2025

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Jack Bell

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2023 / 2024

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Dale Sinclair

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2022 / 2023

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Jack Bell

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2021 / 2022

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Jack Bell

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2020 / 2021

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Jordan Rae

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2019 / 2020

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Josh Buckingham

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2018 / 2019

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Jack Bell

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2017 / 2018

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Liam Williams

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2016 / 2017

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Liam Williams

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2015 / 2016

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James Aranyosi

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2014 / 2015

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James Aranyosi

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2013 / 2014

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Charlie Brown

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2012 / 2013

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Jye O'Keefe

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2011 / 2012

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Jye O'Keefe

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2010 / 2011

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Charlie Brown

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2009 / 2010

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Dale Shilleto

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2008 / 2009

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Brock Hallett

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2007 / 2008

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Jess Moulden

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2006 / 2007

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Tim Rankin

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2005 / 2006

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Steven Gay 

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2004 / 2005

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Ken Willsher

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2003 / 2004

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Darryl Willsher

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2002 / 2003

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Ken Willsher

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2001 / 2002

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Jason Loveday 

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2000 / 2001

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Ken Willsher

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1999 / 2000

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Jason Loveday

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1998 / 1999

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Luke Dillon

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1997 / 1998

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Ken Willsher

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1996 / 1997

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Laurence Quagliata

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1995 / 1996

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David Swayne

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1994 / 1995

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Darren Tierney

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1993 / 1994

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Roy Urpeth

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1992 / 1993

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Ken Bowey 

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1991 / 1992

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Darren Tierney

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1990 / 1991

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Ken Bowey

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1989 / 1990

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Roy Urpeth

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1988 / 1989

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Darren Tierney

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1987 / 1988

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Darren Tierney

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1986 / 1987

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Ken Bowey

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1985 / 1986

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Brian Golding

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1984 / 1985

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Ken willsher

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1983 / 1984

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Lloyd Thorley

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1982 / 1983

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Brain Burrell

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1978 / 1979

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Jack Cameron

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1975 / 1976

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Allan Willsher

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1965 / 1966

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Jack Willsher

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1962 / 1963

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Eddie Battistello

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Sponsors

The Victorian Formula 500 Association Inc. is the governing body for Formula 500/600 Micro sprint racing in Victoria, Australia. Dedicated to promoting, developing, and supporting the exciting open-wheel speedway class, the association oversees events, membership, and the ongoing growth of the sport. With a strong community of drivers, teams, and volunteers, VF500A plays a vital role in nurturing both senior and junior competition across regional and metropolitan tracks throughout the state.