28/09/2026
Members, please see the newly updated changes to New Star Juniors eligibility which may effect some of our racing families, effectively on the 1st of October 2026
SSA JUNIOR SEDAN CRITERIA CHANGES
Following an outcome at the recent September SSA Board Meeting, Speedway Sedans Australia is pleased to announce updated New Star and Top Star criteria, effective 1 October 2026.
The change introduces a clear, nationally consistent and age-based competition structure, with eligibility criteria, bringing SSA Junior Sedans into line with other forms of motorsport and the wider sporting community.
From 1 October 2026:
• New Stars will be for competitors aged 10 to 12 who have not previously graduated to Top Stars, with eligibility ending when the driver turns 13.
• A driver’s wins, placings, consistency or number of seasons will not automatically end their New Star eligibility before they turn 13.
• Top Stars will remain open to eligible SSA Junior Sedan competitors aged 10 to 16.
• Completely new competitors aged 13 or older may apply through the SSA National Office for an Over Age Approval request form. This is limited to four race meetings or six months, whichever occurs first.
• Once a driver graduates to or competes in a designated Top Stars race, SSA State Title or SSA National Title, they cannot return to New Stars.
This change provides a clearer development pathway for young competitors, greater certainty for families and officials, and helps prevent misuse of the New Star development grade.
The updated Section 5.4 policy has been emailed to SSA Junior Sedan stakeholders, SSA affiliated clubs and associations, and SSA accredited stewards. We encourage all SSA Junior Sedan families, club and venue operators, and officials to read the policy carefully.
For further enquiries regarding the New Star and Top Star criteria, please email the SSA National Office at [email protected]
