Velocitysimlab (2025)

18/10/2024

Katakouzinos Achieves Maiden Podium in GR86 SRW Sim Racing World

In an impressive display of skill and determination, Sam secured P2 in the feature race, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. This result highlights his talent and reinforces the notion that hard work will pay off in competitive motorsport.

Both Ratcliffe and Gowans also showcased their abilities by finishing in the top 10, contributing valuable points to their championship standings. Their performances reflect their commitment to the season and their drive to excel in this
competitive series.

Debono had a promising day, winning the heat race and demonstrating his pace and potential. Unfortunately, he encountered an incident late in the feature race that affected his overall result. Despite this setback.

Overall, the event was filled with excitement and showcased the competitive spirit of the GR86 SRW series. The achievements and challenges faced by all drivers set the stage for an exhilarating season ahead.

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Velocitysimlab

16/10/2024

Debono Delivers Dominance at Circuit of the Americas in Superformula Light Round 2

Debono dominated Round 2 of the Superformula Light at Circuit of the Americas, showcasing impressive skill and speed. Gowans struggled with a poor start but recovered and secured a top-10 finish. Sam also performed well, moving up through the field and finishing in the top 10 after passing 14 cars.

Unfortunately, Gerrard and Ratcliffe were involved in incidents that impacted their races, but they’ll aim for better results in the next event.

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Velocitysimlab

11/10/2024

Velocitysimlab Claims Top Two Spots in Round 1 of GR86

Velocity SimLab kicked off the GR86 season in style, with Gowans and Debono dominating the opening round at Oran Park. Their strong performances throughout the 60-minute race showcased their skill and teamwork.

Ratcliffe also had impressive pace but unfortunately fell victim to an incident late in the race, preventing him from capitalizing on his speed. Meanwhile, Sam and Cam faced challenges with pace, but their determination remains unwavering.

With Round 2 on the horizon, the team is eager to build on this momentum and continue achieving confident results.

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09/10/2024

Debono Dominates Round 1 of SRW Sim Racing World

Debono put on an impressive display in Round 1 of the SRW season, clean-sweeping the event and winning the feature race by a commanding 11 seconds. His performance set a high standard for the competition.

Ratcliffe also enjoyed a successful race, securing a podium finish in the Pro-Am category. His strong drive showcased his talent and determination.

Gowans faced early setbacks with damage during the feature race but displayed resilience, working his way back to finish in 12th place.

Looking ahead, the opening round of the GR86 series kicks off tomorrow night at 8 PM. The excitement continues for Velocity SimLab as they aim to carry this momentum into the next race!

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08/10/2024

New Look for Velocity SimLab

As the new season of SRW Sim Racing World approaches, Velocity SimLab is excited to unveil a fresh look for the team!

Competing across multiple series, including Super Formula Light, GR86, and V8 Supercar, our team is eager to build on last season's strong performances. With the momentum gained from previous successes, we’re ready to tackle the challenges ahead.

Velocity SimLab is also on the lookout for new talent! We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in joining our team.

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26/09/2024

Join Our Team at Velocity SimLab

Velocity SimLab is excited to announce that we are expanding our team of drivers. We compete in various racing disciplines, including, but not limited to, Super Formula Light, Toyota 86, and GT cars.

If you are passionate about racing and interested in this opportunity, we invite you to send us a direct message for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

07/08/2024

Round 4 of the SRW Sim Racing World at Donington Park,

Velocity Simlab achieved remarkable results, with drivers Gowans and Debono clinching the top two positions on the podium. Their impressive performances showcased their skill and determination throughout the race. Additionally, the Velocity Simlab crew demonstrated exceptional competence and consistency, with every driver finishing within the top 20. This collective effort reflects the team's dedication and competitive edge in the series.

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10/07/2024

2024 F3 Shannons National Series Driver Line-Up

Pro Title Contenders

Doug Gowans

Country: Australia

Profile: Doug Gowans is a prominent 2024 F3 Shannons National Series figure. With multiple SRW Sim Racing World championships, Gowans is a key contender for the Pro Title this season. His aim is to score consistent points and be in the title fight at the back end of the season.

Dylan Debono

Country: Australia

Profile: Dylan Debono is a talented driver racing for Velocitysimlab in the F3 Shannons National Series. Known for his competitive spirit and previous success in SRW Sim Racing World, Debono is focused on battling for the Pro Title in 2024, aiming to showcase his skills on the national stage.

Sam Katakouzinos

Country: Australia

Profile: Sam Katakouzinos brings a wealth of experience from his efforts in season one of the F3 Shannons National Series. Katakozonis looks to go one step further after clenching the PRO-Am championship last season.

Pro-Am Championship

Mathew Gerrard

Country: NewZealand

Profile: Mathew Gerrard is a skilled driver focusing on the Pro-Am category in the 2024 F3 Shannons National Series. Racing for Velocitysimlab Gerrard is determined to compete for the Pro-Am Championship, using his experience and competitive edge to achieve top results.

Shane Ratcliffe

Country: Australia
Profile: Shane Ratcliffe, driving for Velocitysimlab, is another key competitor in the Pro-Am category. Ratcliffe is committed to challenging for the Pro-Am Championship, aiming to capitalize on his racing expertise and strategic approach to the season.

Wish the team luck for next Wednesday for round 1 SRW Sim Racing World

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24/06/2024

P3 for Gerrard in the GTPs

Mathew Gerrard took on Watkins Glen in the Acura GTP on Thursday for the SuperCars NZ - MRP HPR Winter Series.
Mathew Qualified P4 of 12 in the GTP class. He started well keeping it clean throughout the opening laps until he was settled in. A good battle ensued against P3 of Michael van der Haas. This battle continued throughout the race with lapped traffic allowing one or the other to make the pass.
after deciding to make an early first of two compulsory pit stops Mathew was back in 8th. knowing the entire field had to make their stop Mathew managed to climb back into 2nd. After the 2nd stop, Mathew came out in 6th and continued to pull back time on the front runners and allow him to get back to 4th and hot on the tail of P3. After P3 being slowed up by lapped traffic Mathew was able to clinch the position and finish the race out taking how his first Podium in a GTP class car.

19/06/2024

KATAKOUZINOS CLAIMS MAIDEN SRW CHAMPIONSHIP

Sam drove perfectly to clinch his maiden title for Velocity Simlab claiming the SRW Shannons Insurance F3 Nationals PRO-AM Championship at the season finale at Circuit De Barcelona Catalunya, Debono was unfortunately caught up in a netcode incident taking him out of contention for the PRO championship but still drove exceptionally well throughout the season to bring home P3 in the Championship, Mathew Gerrad also had a brilliant year claiming P3 in the PRO-AM Championship.

Sam Katakouzinos
Q P8
R1 P5 PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP

Dylan Debono
Q P1
R1 P16 P3 PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

Mathew Gerrad
Q P6
R1 P20 P3 PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP

Sam Katakouzinos
Q P8
R1 P5 PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP

Shane Ratcliffe
Q P18
R1 P18

Tyler Sheaf
Q P20
R1 P22

We would love to thank all our loyal sponsors and supporters for supporting us all year long.

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Velocitysimlab
SRW Sim Racing World

13/06/2024

Shannons SRW Toyota 86 Nationals Round 8 Results.

Cam Hardwick
Q P14
R1 P24
Dylan Debono
Q P3
R1 P7
Marty Walker
Q P20
R1 P32 DNF
Sam Katakouzinos
Q P7
R1 P33 DNF
Shane Ratcliffe
Q P5
R1 P5
Next week is the last round of the season 3 championship make sure you jump in and support the boys!
As always we would like to thank our loyal sponsors that get us on the track every week.

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13/06/2024

TOUGH NIGHT FOR Velocitysimlab AT ROUND 8 SRW Sim Racing World F3 SERIES

Round 8 being at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca the boys were fast in both races. in the feature race, Velocitysimlab was looking to cover 3/5 spots until each driver got caught up in separate incidents. It was an unfortunate ending to a night that was looking very promising.

with one round to go the boys will put their efforts forward to finish the season on a high.

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06/06/2024

Gerrard, Ratcliffe and Sheaf Secure Velocity Pro/Am Podium Lockout

In what turned out to be a tough race, Gerrard took out the Pro/Am win, with Ratcliffe in P2 and Sheaf rounding out the Podium in P3. An awesome night for the 3 boys securing Velocity's 2nd only podium lockout

In the Pros, Gowans showed a strong pace all night running in P3 for most of the race until the final lap where he unfortunately had a spin whilst trying to get the jump on P2 in front of him to make a move. He was still able to bring the car home in P7. An incident in front of Katakouzinos caught him out and he was damaged beyond repair on lap 22 and had to retire the car. Beforehand he showed a strong pace running well in the top 10.

Pro: Doug Gowans
Qual: P4 (edited)
Race: P7

Pro/Am: Matthew Gerrard
Qual: P7 (edited)
Race: Overall P5. Class:P1 (edited)

Pro/Am: Shane Ratcliffe
Qual: P14
Race: Overall P6. Clas: P2 (edited)

Pro/Am: Tyler Sheaf
Qual: P24
Race: Overall: P12 Class: P3

Pro/Am: Sam Katakouzinos
Qual: P9
Race: P27 Retired

With 2 rounds left of the season, the boys will be giving it their all to secure their standings in the championship.

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04/06/2024

Gerrard Scores Podium in Final round of SuperCars NZ

Congratulations to Mathew Gerrard on scoring P2 at Winton Motor Raceway in the Holden commodore. With good pace Gerrard was able to move up into the podium position and therefore built a gap and secure the excellent result to finalize his season.

Velocitysimlab are next on track Wednesday night 8:00pm for SRW Sim Racing World.

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30/05/2024

Sheaf and Debono Podium Round 6 of SRW Sim Racing World

Sheaf scores maiden podium of his season while debono finishes p3 in pro. Ratcliff and Katakouzinos were battling for a top 5 position but unfortunately got caught up in separate incidents. Gowanns scored a top 5 with plenty of speed to burn.

Results Follow:

Dylan Debono:
Qualifying: 5
Race 1: 3

Doug Gowans:
Qualifying: 8
Race 1: 4

Shane Ratcliffe:
Qualifying: 9
Race 1: 8

Marty Walker:
Qualifying: 17
Race 1: 25

Sam Katakouzinos:
Qualifying: 7
Race 1: 14

Tyler Sheaf
Qualifying:14
Race 1: 12

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29/05/2024

DEBONO WINS ROUND 6 AT Twin Ring Motegi

Velocitysimlab had a successful round at a tricky wet track. Gowans started the night with a pole position. Gerrard finished P1 in Pro-Ams. Ratcliffe had a storming drive from last to p7 in the feature race. walker struggled to find grips with the wet track but had a solid pace to be in the top 10. Katakouzinos had a good pace but unfortunately had a hardware failure.

Results follow:

Dylan Debono:
Qualifying: 9
Race 1: 5
Race 2: 1

Doug Gowans:
Qualifying: 1
Race 1: 10
Race 2: 4

Shane Ratcliffe:
Qualifying: 7
Race 1: 22
Race 2: 7

Marty Walker:
Qualifying: 23
Race 1: 18
Race 2: 21

Sam Katakouzinos:
Qualifying: 12
Race 1: 11
Race 2: 27

Mathew Gerrard:
Qualifying: 25
Race 1: 8
Race 2: 5

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