MODE x One Lap Road Trip 2025
4,500km. Three legendary circuits. One unforgettable journey.
In early 2025, six MODE Auto Concepts customers set out on an ambitious road trip from Queensland to some of Australia’s most iconic race circuits. What followed was a true test of performance, reliability, and camaraderie — a 4,500km adventure driven, tracked, and completed without compromise.
The Fleet
The journey brought together a diverse lineup of modern performance cars:
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3x Toyota Supra A90
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1x Toyota GR Yaris
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1x Hyundai i30N
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1x Audi TTRS
Two of the A90 Supras were equipped with MODE FR-1 Forged Wheels (19x10.5 square) and, along with the rest of the Supra platform, were running our MODE Full Bolt-On (FBO) Stage 2 Tuning Packages, paired with MODE x bootmod3 Ultimate Tuning Bundles, MODE Design Downpipes, and supporting hardware.
This wasn’t just a road trip — it was a real-world validation of MODE engineering across thousands of kilometres and multiple track environments, all completed on a single set of Advan AD09 tyres.
The Journey
Leg 1 – Queensland to Victoria
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Brisbane to Newcastle
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Newcastle to Bathurst via some of NSW’s most iconic driving roads
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Bathurst Track Day – Mount Panorama
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Bathurst to Mt Buller
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Mt Buller to Marysville via Targa High Country stages
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Marysville to Phillip Island (vehicle servicing)
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Phillip Island Track Day
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Phillip Island to Melbourne (vehicle storage)
After a short break, the group regrouped for the second leg.
Leg 2 – South Australia Loop
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Melbourne to Tailem Bend
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The Bend Motorsport Park Track Day
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The Bend to Warrnambool
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Warrnambool to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road
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Vehicles transported back to Brisbane
On-Track Performance
Across three of Australia’s most demanding circuits, the MODE-prepared cars delivered consistently strong performance:
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Bathurst: 2:28 (Toyota Supra A90)
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Phillip Island: 1:46 (Toyota Supra A90)
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The Bend: 2:08 (Toyota Supra A90)
To drive to the track, set competitive lap times, and then continue the journey home on the same setup speaks volumes about the balance, durability, and real-world capability of MODE tuning solutions.
More Than Just Cars
While the kilometres and lap times tell part of the story, the true highlight was the people behind the wheel. Friends, family, and fellow enthusiasts came together to share long drives, late nights, laughs, banter, and unforgettable memories — all without a single argument along the way.
This trip was a reminder of why we do what we do at MODE Auto Concepts: to enable experiences that go beyond numbers on a dyno sheet and create moments that last a lifetime.
Looking Ahead
The MODE One Lap Road Trip 2025 stands as a testament to what’s possible when passion meets preparation. With flawless execution, incredible company, and proven performance across road and track, planning for next year has already begun.
To everyone involved — thank you for trusting MODE to be part of your journey.
MODE Auto Concepts
Engineered to drive. Proven on track. Built for the road.
