Disappearing fast

The countdown is on to the close of the final Audi foundation fundraising raffle for 2025 and with two extraordinary prizes on offer as added incentives to take part, not surprisingly, tickets are selling fast. 

Headlining the raffle is a new Audi RS 3 Sportback in striking Kyalami green, valued at $123,318.29 (drive away) – car that perfectly showcases the brand’s motorsport DNA and supercars performance in a luxury, compact design. Also on offer for another lucky participant is the Ultimate Audi Trackside F1 Experience – a luxurious trip for two to Melbourne to enjoy the FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 at the Audi Trackside Suite. Valued at $33,000, it includes luxury accommodation in the country’s southern capital as well as numerous exclusive extras to mark the opening race of the 2026 Formula 1 season and Audi’s debut in the Formula 1 ranks.

So, with the new Audi RS 3 Sportback in striking Kyalami green, and the VIP Audi Trackside F1 Experience up for grabs – two lucky participants in this raffle will be walking away with more than the satisfaction of having helped continue the life-changing work of the Audi Foundation’s and its not-for-profit partners.

Since its inception in 2017, the Audi Foundation has raised more than seven million dollars, directing those funds through a dedicated grant system to proven not-for-profit organisations with established programs and initiatives.

The ongoing projects supported by fundraising initiatives like this one are as diverse as they are far-reaching. Medical research and positive health outcomes are a key pillar, from the groundbreaking research conducted by the Children’s Cancer Institute through its Zero program, the extraordinary work of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, the unique approach of the CanToo Foundation, to the purchase of much-needed medical equipment for children’s hospital wards through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. So too mental health through the Audi Foundation’s support of batyr Australia, RU OK? and Bully Zero. Not-for-profits focusing on youth education and well-being are also supported through the work of the Country Education Foundation of Australia, Clontarf Foundation, Youth Opportunities and Zephyr Education Inc, while the foundation also supports sustainable communities through special crisis assistance when disasters such as flooding and bushfires place communities under extreme and unforeseen pressure. The work right across all of the pillars and organisations has a proven, long-term track record and continues to deliver outstanding results and positively changes lives.

Of course, these programs require ongoing funding to continue their good work, which is where the Audi foundation and its two annual fundraisers come in. In addition to funds from the Audi national dealer network and donations from generous individuals, the bulk of funds raised comes from these raffles and with just 12,000 tickets at $55 each, every ticket sold not only goes towards the life-changing work but gives every ticket holder the chance to win.

For the cost of a ticket, one lucky participant will drive away in the stunning RS 3 Sportback. With its distinctive engine note from the award-winning 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine, the RS 3 Sportback develops 294kW or power and 500Nm of torque. From a standing start it hits 100km/h in a blistering 3.8 seconds on the way to a 250km/h top speed. Power goes down to all four wheels via a seven-speed S tronic transmission and with its torque-splitter – fully variable torque distribution between the rear wheels – it delivers levels of grip and agility that can really only be appreciated from behind the wheel on the right piece of road – or track.

Valued at $123,318.29 (drive away) the prize car in Kyalami Green, features 19-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels in 10-cross-spoke and finished in silk matt grey. It also features the RS design package plus, with green interior stitching and highlights mirroring the exterior finish. Including its steering wheel with flat top and bottom finished in Dynamica microfibre with green stitching as well as green edging on the seatbelts and seat shoulders.

One other lucky participant in this raffle will also find themselves the recipient of of an extraordinary prize simply for taking part and supporting the Audi Foundation. Valued at $33,000, the Ultimate Audi Trackside F1 Experience will allow the winner and a guest to experience history in the making, attending the first round of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Melbourne and witnessing Audi’s own Formula 1 team take to the track for the first time.

The prize includes return flights from the winner’s nearest capital city in Australia to Melbourne with Virgin Australia and transfers to the luxurious 1 Hotel for four nights on the Grand Prix weekend (March 5 to 8, 2026).

With VIP access to the Albert Park circuit and access to the Audi Trackside Suite (March 6 to 8) right on the main straight, they will have the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy all the spectacle of the race, as well as enjoying a hosted pit walk and tour.

The weekend includes dinner for two at Bistro Guillaume (March 6), Audi ambassador Guillaume Brahmini’s famed Melbourne restaurant, and of course transfers back to the airport at the end of the weekend (March 9) and flights home.

And all this will go to two lucky participants simply for purchasing a ticket. But tickets are selling fast and time is running out. The raffle will close on Monday 27 October, 2025, or when all of the 12,000 tickets are sold. With just 12,000 tickets available from the outset, the odds are very much in your favour and the funds raised help to change the odds for countless people around the country.

The lucky winners will be drawn from all entries on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025 at 1500hrs (AEDT).

* Price value based on RRP, inclusive of registration and on-road costs for delivery in NSW.  No optional extras or accessories included unless stated. No vehicle insurance provided. This prize can be collected from any Audi Australia dealer (See www.audi.com.au for a list of dealer locations). This Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. Conditions apply – see terms and conditions.

Overseas model shown. The vehicle pictured is for illustration purposes only and may differ in colour and specification from the actual prize vehicle.