In its third season, the series will again host some of Australia’s best national-level motor racing and provide value-for-money entertainment for spectators across the country.

Including a supporting role at February’s Bathurst Motor Festival, the 2008 calendar contains 10 rounds across four states, with 14 different racing categories on the card at various times.

Round two will be held at Oran Park on April 26-27, and will be followed by visits to Mallala (South Australia), Phillip Island (Victoria), Eastern Creek (New South Wales), Symmons Plains (Tasmania) and Sandown Raceway in Melbourne, which will host the season finale in November.

“We’re really excited about the 2008 Shannons Nationals,” said series director Rob Curkpatrick.

“Having started from scratch in 2006, we’ve enjoyed steady growth in terms of competitor numbers and spectator interest, and we’re looking to continue to build on that this year.

“At nine fully-fledged events, 14 different categories will race with the Shannons Nationals at one stage or another this year, which is what the series is about - giving competitors and series’ a platform to compete on a national stage.”

For more information about the 2008 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships, visit www.thenationals.com.au.