2025 TA2 Racing Muscle Car Series

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The 2025 TA2 Racing Muscle Car Series was the ninth year of the TA2 Racing Muscle Car Series, a racing series for TA2-class cars held in the eastern states of Australia. The series was promoted by TA2 Racing Australia, and was the first under the new ownership of a group of regular series competitors. [1]

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It was one of two national series for this class of car in Australia - the other was the Australian National Trans-Am Series.

Traditionally ran over six rounds as the headline class at the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series, the series added a seventh round, as a support race at the Bathurst 6 Hour. This race was also part of the National Trans-Am Series, leading to an expected combined entry grid "in the vicinity of 40 cars" according to the series promoters. [2]

Calendar

Source: [3]

RoundEventCircuitDatesFormatMap
1 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series Round 1 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway,28 February–2 Marchsprint races
2 Bathurst 6 Hour (support race) Flag of New South Wales.svg Mount Panorama Circuit 18–20 Aprilcombined race with Australian National Trans-Am Series (sprint format)
3 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series Round 2 Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney Motorsport Park 30 May–June 1sprint races
4 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series Round 3 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway 27–29 Junesprint races
5 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series Round 4 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway 15–17 Augusttwo-driver enduro
6 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series Round 5 Flag of South Australia.svg Mallala 26–28 Septembersprint races
7 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series Round 6 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway 31 October–2 Novembersprint races

Entries

ManufacturerModelEntrantNo.Driver NameClassRoundsCo-Driver
Chevrolet Camaro Wilson Auto Racing3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Wilson3–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Lange
Reidy Racing5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Danny ReidyP1, 3–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie Parker
Hi-Tec Oils Racing7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robbie FarrM1–2, 4–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Pryde
22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad GartnerP1, 3–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey
66 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lee Stibbs5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Haynes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey6
Jax Tyres & Auto12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark BaileyP1
Brock Paine Racing33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock Paine3–6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Daniel Jilesen
Nathan Herne Racing42 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom DaviesR3–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan Herne
IES Motorsport50 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul HadleyM1–3, 5–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hugh McAlister
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler CheneyP4
51 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Graham CheneyM1–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Cheney
118 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesP1–2, 5–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookM3
150 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice BuckleyP4–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Slade
C&H Trucking71 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Domain RamsayM1, 3
Alientech82 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eric Ebert5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke Vanna
KRT Motorsport121 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kiara ZabetakisR1–3
Dodge Challenger James Simpson Racing2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James SimpsonP1, 4
CK Motorsport25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Coleby Cowham4
Team RSG81 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden JacksonP1–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Declan Fraser
Ford Mustang Crutcher Developments4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark CrutcherM1–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Cox
Ashley Jarvis Racing8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan Evennett4–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Golding
32 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ayrton HodsonR2, 4
44 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel Heinrich6
Turps Tippers11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve CoulterP1–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael CoulterP3
TFH Hire Racing11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brandon Madden5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andriske
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Diesel ThomasR1–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nash Morris
35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben GomersallR1–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aaron Seton
63 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Des CollierP1–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elliot Barbour
69 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh ThomasP1–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Hazelwood
Arrow Transport Repairs19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Connor Roberts5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Casha
Racing Academy29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron LawsR1
Blanchard Racing Team 36 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Blanchard 5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jon Udy
Nathan Herne Racing42 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom DaviesR1
Total Parts Pro45 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Hume4
Paul Morris Motorsport 67 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris 5–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brodie Kostecki
Wadley Property Group88 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren WadleyM1–3
Security of Supply Group91 Flag of New Zealand.svg Aaron ProsserP1–2, 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Laws
Bargwanna Motorsport97 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Bargwanna P5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Clay Richards
Marcos Ambrose Motorsport 200 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh WebsterR1–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Miedecke
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Season summary

RdRaceCircuitPole positionWinning driverWinning teamWinning carReportRound Winner
11 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway, Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Gomersall Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben GomersallTFH Racing Ford Mustang
2 Flag of New South Wales.svg Mount Panorama Circuit Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Gomersall
3 Flag of New South Wales.svg Sydney Motorsport Park Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Brook Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Brook
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Brook Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway
5 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice BuckleyIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro Report Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Slade

Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Golding Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Golding Ashley Jarvis Racing Ford Mustang
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Slade

IES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan HerneNathan Herne Racing Chevrolet Camaro
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan EvennettAshley Jarvis Racing Ford Mustang
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris

Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brodie Kostecki

Paul Morris Motorsport Ford Mustang
6 Flag of South Australia.svg Mallala Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake TraceyHi-Tec Oils Racing Chevrolet Camaro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake TraceyHi-Tec Oils Racing Chevrolet Camaro
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
7 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway

Points Standings

Pos.DriverNo. WIN1 BAT SYD QLD1 QLD2 MAL WIN2 PenPoints
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes [a] 1181100
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Gomersall35711
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Thomas69677
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Diesel Thomas18592
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom Davies42527
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Webster200497
7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Gartner22437
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley150357
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Graham Cheney51337
10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris 67318
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock Paine33309
12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Des Collier63307
13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan Evennett8233
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Crutcher4231
15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey66214
16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel Heinrich44212
17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robbie Farr7205
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Danny Reidy5198
19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Jackson81186
20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Laws29180
21 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ayrton Hodson28160
22 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Coulter11151
23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lee Stibbs66124
24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Simpson2100
25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Domain Ramsay7191
26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Hadley5089
27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brandon Madden1183
28 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Clay Richards9771
29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Hume4561
30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Cheney5060
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Connor Roberts1960
32 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Wilson355
33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kiara Zabetakis12150
34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bailey1249
35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Coleby Cowham2531
36 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren Wadley8830
37 Flag of New Zealand.svg Aaron Prosser9128
38 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Blanchard 3617
39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glen Ebert823
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Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Brook118
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Pos.DriverNo. WIN1 BAT SYD QLD1 QLD2 MAL WIN2 PenPoints

Notes

  1. Tim Brook raced Car #118 at Sydney due to Jarrod Hughes having GT4 Commitments, but the points scored by Brook where for the car.

References

  1. Miles, Thomas (25 November 2024). "Driver Led Consortium Takes Over TA2". Auto Action .
  2. O'Brien, Connor (2024-12-06). "TA2, Trans Am joint ventures on cards for 2025". V8 Sleuth. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  3. O'Brien, Connor (2024-12-09). "Seven-round calendar for 2025 TA2 series". V8 Sleuth. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  4. "Rd 1 - Winton Raceway Feb 28-Mar 2". Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  5. "Massive Field of TA2 Cars Set To Jet For The Easter Classic". TA2 Racing. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  6. "Rd 2 - Sydney Motorsport Park May 30-31". Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  7. "Rd3 - 2 Days of Thunder June 27-29". Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  8. Chapman, Simon (2025-08-13). "Tim Blanchard joins 26-car TA2 endurance event". Speedcafe.com. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  9. "Rd5 - Mallala Masters September 26-28". Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Retrieved 2025-09-27.