All to play for | Tassie in NARS title hunt.
Tasmania has built on a strong opening to the 2026 National Apprentice Race Series (NARS), with the early rounds placing the state firmly in contention.
The competition kicked off in Alice Springs, where Kirra-Lee Lane represented Tasmania and secured 7 points to have the state firmly in the mix after the opening leg.
Attention then turned to Hobart, where Lauryn Bingley took the reins on familiar ground and delivered a standout performance, securing maximum points to push Tasmania to the top of the leaderboard.
Since then, the series has moved interstate, with recent results tightening the standings and rival states closing the gap on Tasmania.
Despite the pressure, Tasmania remains right in the mix as the series progresses, continuing to build towards a potential breakthrough NARS title.
Bingley is one of four apprentices representing Tasmania across the 2026 series, alongside Lane, Jabez Johnstone and Jackson Radley, with Radley to feature in the later legs despite recently transferring his apprenticeship to Victoria.
With the final legs approaching, every point will be crucial as Tasmania looks to maintain its position against strong interstate competition.
All eyes on the final legs — can Tassie hold on?
Tasmania’s 2026 NARS representatives:
- Alice Springs (NT): Kirra-Lee Lane – 7 points
- Hobart (TAS): Lauryn Bingley – 14 points
- Belmont (WA): Jabez Johnstone – completed
- Eagle Farm (QLD): Jabez Johnstone – completed
- Sandown (VIC): Jackson Radley – 15 April
- Murray Bridge (SA): Jackson Radley – 22 April