Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte delivered a commanding performance at Sydney Motorsport Park, securing a clean sweep in the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS. The duo claimed pole position in both qualifying sessions and followed up with a dominant win on Saturday evening. Returning on Sunday, they produced another faultless performance, crossing the line first once again to complete a perfect weekend.

Arise Racing GT’s second entry, car #77, also showed strong progress. Steve Wyatt gained valuable experience throughout the weekend, while Jordan Love continued to adapt well to the Ferrari. Love fought hard in both races and demonstrated excellent pace, while Wyatt showed consistent improvement in just his second race since returning to competition.

Qualifying 1 took place in ideal conditions, with the Pro drivers heading out first. Both Ferraris returned to the pits after a warmup phase to switch to fresh tyres. Two laps later, Evans and Love delivered impressive flying laps—securing pole position and fifth place respectively—just before a red flag brought the session to an early end.

In Qualifying 2, Schutte quickly asserted control by taking provisional pole early and extending his advantage throughout the session. Although the gap narrowed in the final minutes, his time held for pole, while Wyatt placed 13th after making significant gains compared to his pre-qualifying pace.

Saturday night’s Race 1, held under lights and in cooler conditions, saw Schutte deliver a composed opening stint, fending off early pressure from Brad Schumacher. After briefly conceding position at Turn 2, he regained the lead with a decisive move at Turn 6. His steady pace set up a clean handover to Evans during the mandatory pit stop. Evans rejoined with a 5-second lead after opting not to change tyres. The warm right-side tyres gave him an immediate advantage, allowing him to gain another 15 seconds on the out lap before bringing the car home for a dominant win.

Car #77 faced a tougher race. Wyatt was involved in early contact with Tim Miles, losing valuable time. Love responded with a strong recovery drive, showcasing impressive speed to fight back through the field and finish eighth.

Sunday’s race began with the Pro drivers once again, with both Ferraris starting inside the top five. Evans set the pace with a blistering opening stint, building a solid lead before handing over to Schutte. Meanwhile, Love engaged in a fierce battle for third and was forced off the track twice, including a dramatic save at the circuit’s fastest corner.

Despite a longer pit stop due to their Race 1 success, Schutte rejoined in second place and closed the gap to the leader, making the decisive pass with six laps to go to secure another comfortable victory. Wyatt brought car #77 home in tenth after another consistent performance.

The results mark Evans and Schutte’s third win in four races, firmly establishing them as championship contenders and giving them a strong lead in the standings heading into Round 3.

Team Principal Jordan Oon was wrapped with the team’s performance:

“It was a perfect weekend - a clean sweep with double pole and double wins - and I couldn’t be prouder of the team.

The amount of preparation and attention to detail that goes into everything they do is huge, and they earned every bit of this result. It was calm, methodical, and totally faultless from start to finish.”

“Elliott and Jaxon are really hitting their stride. They looked confident from the first session, nailed qualifying, and controlled both races with maturity and precision. It’s the kind of performance we’ve come to expect from them - and it’s great to be giving them a package that allows them to deliver at that level.”

“Steven and Jordan had a strong weekend. They adapted quickly to tricky conditions on Friday and built a solid foundation early on. By Sunday, they found their rhythm, delivering consistent pace and growing confidence in the car. Car 77’s progress is great, and it’s exciting to see the development.”

Arise Racing GT thanks its valued team partners; Lance East Exotics, Barbagallo, Iveco Australia, Car Expert, VGW, ORAFOL, Anthem Workwear, Lift Off, OMP, Beta Tools Australia, and VCM Coffee, for their ongoing support throughout the season.

Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte delivered a commanding performance at Sydney
Motorsport Park, securing a clean sweep in the GT World Challenge Australia powered
by AWS. 

Double Delight in Sydney for Evans and Schutte

Arise Racing GT had a successful opening round of the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, taking out the win in the opening race of the season at Phillip Island, and coming away with the overall Teams and Drivers championship leads.

In a tightly contested Qualifying 1 session, Jaxon Evans and Jordan Love showed strong pace for Arise GT, securing fourth and sixth on the grid respectively. Both drivers were in the mix throughout the session, with the top six cars covered by mere tenths of a second as the field battled it out in ideal track conditions.

Qualifying 2 was fiercely contested and saw Elliott Schutte deliver a standout performance in the #26 Arise Racing Ferrari, initially securing P2. However, following a post-session penalty for the provisional pole-sitter, Schutte was promoted to pole position for race 1.

Steve Wyatt also adapted well to the cooler conditions, as he improved over the weekend, taking out 10th place for his first qualifying session in 8 years.

Race 1 was action packed. Evans and Schutte delivered a commanding performance, steering the #26 Arise Racing Ferrari to victory. Controlling the 34-lap contest from the outset, Schutte’s strong opening stint laid the foundation, despite multiple safety cars deployed, before Evans held off a late-race charge from Jayden Ojeda to secure the win by just 0.2593s. Evans kept his cool under pressure to take out race 1 of the season in a very tense finish.

Also putting in an impressive drive on the weekend were Love and Wyatt. After crossing the line 14th at the end of the opening lap, the pair stormed through the field to finish sixth. It marked a successful return for Wyatt and highlighted some huge positives as they learn how to master the 296 GT3.

Race 2 on Sunday brought out more action, with the Pro drivers starting the race in their qualifying positions respectively. Evans and Love raced hard in the opening laps before the top 6 spread out in the windy conditions. The drivers came into pit at the half-way point with Evans holding his ground in 3rd position, and Love on the back of the train in 6th.

The pitstops made for interesting on track action, with Wyatt running in 4th position after the pitstop. Schutte was down in 10th after the 15 second success penalty from Race 1. With 4 minutes to go in the race, rain on the track heightened the pressure, and tensions on the track went up a notch. The drivers had to navigate 4 laps on the slick race tyres in full wet conditions, putting on a show and making it an exciting end to the race. Schutte put his experience to the pedal, making the most gains to finish in 3rd place. This resulted in giving car #26 dual podium finishes for the race weekend and leaving with the lead in the championship.

Wyatt delivered an impressive 8th place finish, maintaining his composure in treacherous conditions for his first competition in the 296 GT3. It was a strong start for his debut with Arise Racing GT.

Team Principal Jordan Oon expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance over the weekend, stating:

"It couldn’t have been better this weekend. Elliott and Jaxon came out with an amazing win in Race 1 and managed the conditions very well for Race 2. The points gained from the weekend are really good for the championship, and that gives us the confidence to keep the momentum going into the next round."

Jordan also commended the efforts of Steve and Jordan in the #77 car:

"They performed really well, finishing both races and gaining great positions relative to where they started. Importantly, the car came back in great condition every time. Overall, it was a fantastic weekend, and we’re excited to see their performance at the next round."

The next round of the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS is scheduled to take place at Sydney Motorsport Park from May 2 to May 4.

Arise Racing GT had a successful opening round of the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, taking out the win in the opening race of the season at Phillip Island

Arise Racing GT kick starts GT3 season with Dual Podium at Phillip Island

Arise Racing GT has confirmed its second Ferrari 296 GT3 for the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS season, with Steven Wyatt making a grand return to racing alongside GT star Jordan Love.


In what will be an all-West Australian lineup, the pair will join the already-announced Jaxon Evans and Elliott Schutte at the reigning GT World Challenge Australia Sprint Cup Team Champions - completing the WA based outfit's dual charge in the highly competitive Pro-Am class.


Leading the entry will be Wyatt, who has a wealth of experience behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458 GT3 at international level having contested a number of prestigious categories, including Blancpain Endurance Series, Ferrari Challenge Europe and 24 Hours of Le Mans to name but a few, before taking a break away from the sport in 2016.


Almost a decade later, Wyatt will return to racing at a national level after working with Arise Racing and Love at a number of test days to build his confidence behind the wheel and familiarise himself with the new Ferrari 296 GT3.


As for Love, the 2019 Carrera Cup Australia champion had an enjoyable stint overseas following his title-winning season, racing in top-level international categories such as Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS, Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, and Asian Le Mans Series - many of which he contested as a Mercedes Junior Driver.


With the pair having developed a close relationship over the years as part of Love’s coaching of Wyatt, they have built a good rapport, making them a strong combination in the Pro-Am class.


The pair begin their 2025 GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS campaign at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries’ GT Festival Phillip Island.


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“I’m pleased to be back on the grid this year with Arise Racing GT after some time away from the seat,” said Wyatt.“It’s been great to drive again and get accustomed to the latest-spec Ferrari GT3, which is quite different from the 458 I was racing previously.


“The team has been fantastic to work with, and I look forward to building momentum as the season progresses.”

“I am thrilled to join Arise Racing and Steve Wyatt for the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia season,” said Love.
“To be asked to join the reigning championship team and to be driving a Ferrari 296 is special and an opportunity you can’t say no to.


“Apart from the Bathurst 12-hour, I haven’t raced in Australia since I left at the beginning of 2020, so it’s incredibly exciting to be back racing on home soil.


“I’ve known Steve for years, and he’s always been supportive and attentive to my career. Now, sharing a car with him and helping him make a comeback to motorsport after eight years on the sidelines is an opportunity I’m incredibly grateful for.


“I can’t wait to get started and experience the Ferrari’s capabilities.”

Jordan Oon Arise Racing GT Team Principal

“We are incredibly excited to have Steve Wyatt and Jordan Love as our second entry for the 2025 racing season,” said Oon.


“Steve has raced with Ferrari internationally for the better part of a decade, and it has been a pleasure getting him back up to speed after a few years away from the sport.


“Having a complete West Australian entry in the Pro-Am class is something we are very proud of. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase WA talent at the highest level of GT racing in Australia.”

Arise Racing GT has confirmed its second Ferrari 296 GT3 for the 2025 GT World Challenge Australia, with Steven Wyatt making a grand return to racing alongside GT star Jordan Love.

Steve Wyatt and Jordan Love to pilot second Arise Racing GT Ferrari 296 GT3

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