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 Reidy1, 3–7 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 Gartner1, 3–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey
66 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lee Stibbs3, 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Haynes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey6–7
92 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lee Stibbs7
Jax Tyres & Auto12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Bailey1
Brock Paine Racing33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock PaineR3–7 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 Cheney4
51 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Graham CheneyMAll Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Cheney
118 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes1–2, 4–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookM3
150 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley4–5 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 Ebert5–7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke van Herwaarde
KRT Motorsport121 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kiara ZabetakisR1–3
Dodge Challenger James Simpson Racing2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Simpson1, 4
CK Motorsport25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Coleby Cowham4
Team RSG81 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Jackson1–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Declan Fraser
Ford Mustang Crutcher Developments4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark CrutcherMAll 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 Coulter1–2
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Coulter3
TFH Hire Racing11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brandon Madden5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Andriske
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Diesel ThomasRAll Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nash Morris
35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben GomersallR1–5, 7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aaron Seton
63 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Des Collier1–5, 7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elliot Barbour
69 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh ThomasAll Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Hazelwood
Arrow Transport Repairs19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Connor Roberts4–5 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, 7
Security of Supply Group91 Flag of New Zealand.svg Aaron Prosser1–2, 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron Laws
Bargwanna Motorsport97 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Bargwanna 5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Clay Richards
Marcos Ambrose Motorsport 200 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh WebsterRAll Flag of Australia (converted).svg George Miedecke
[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
IconClass
RRookies
MMasters

Season summary

RdRaceCircuitPole positionWinning driverWinning teamWinning carRound 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
21 Flag of New South Wales.svg Mount Panorama Circuit Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Gomersall
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben GomersallTFH Racing Ford Mustang
31 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
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Brook Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim BrookIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
41 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland 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 Alice Buckley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice BuckleyIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice BuckleyIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
51 Flag of Queensland.svg Queensland Raceway Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice BuckleyIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Slade
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Golding Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Golding Ashley Jarvis Racing Ford Mustang
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Slade
IES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan HerneNathan Herne Racing Chevrolet Camaro
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan EvennettAshley Jarvis Racing Ford Mustang
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brodie Kostecki
Paul Morris Motorsport Ford Mustang
61 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
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake TraceyHi-Tec Oils Racing Chevrolet Camaro
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod HughesIES Motorsport Chevrolet Camaro
71 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Winton Motor Raceway Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock Paine Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben GomersallTFH Racing Ford Mustang Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock Paine
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock PaineBrock Paine Racing Chevrolet Camaro
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock Paine Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock PaineBrock Paine Racing Chevrolet Camaro
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock PaineBrock Paine Racing Chevrolet Camaro

Points Standings

Pos.Driver WIN1 BAT SYD QLD1 QLD2 MAL WIN2 PenPoints
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jarrod Hughes [a] 1112610111111253323RetDNS111100
2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Gomersall222114823Ret162320485461433906
3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Thomas554Ret17932246433198144Ret81193764821
4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Diesel ThomasRet1384332485737642695Ret55766257736
5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Webster335Ret2314RetRet5599211096Ret1087855Ret26615
6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brock PaineRet932111310Ret14DNS15Ret74582111542
7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tom DaviesRetDNSDNSDNS153041049328Ret1071024667527
8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad Gartner443354Ret11141222DNS111019126310Ret437
9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Graham Cheney8869251576RetRet1211181217111618Ret9121096129421
10 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Des Collier669721Ret1189617181515201417588Ret12367
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alice Buckley481111317357
12 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Morris 527131144318
13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Tracey73111014121133RetRet42308
14 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark Crutcher12121110Ret22181613RetRet156Ret23DNS1813111091275Ret13304
15 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Danny Reidy1415121314716Ret1817131422Ret12DSQ1012141110998278
16 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lachlan Evennett12Ret10227724116233
17 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel Heinrich2222212
18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Hume8519Ret4375210
19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Robbie Farr910105Ret28211911Ret181613119Ret1313205
20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Jackson16RetRetDNSRet236121010Ret239813208Ret186
21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cameron LawsDSQ1116629219176716172115180
22 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ayrton Hodson19265756160
23 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Coulter11121110241912Ret118151
24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lee Stibbs101181212Ret117RetRet8DNS147
25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Simpson79Ret1215211211100
26 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Domain Ramsay10Ret711301616Ret121491
27 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Hadley1516151432332518221412RetDNSDNS91
28 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren WadleyRetDNS171517151212111188
29 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brandon Madden7129883
30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Clay Richards4DNS6Ret71
31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hayden Pullen1111101064
32 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tyler Cheney131014971161860
33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Connor Roberts191616Ret1513Ret960
34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Stephen Wilson15141513202017Ret21Ret21Ret55
35 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kiara Zabetakis131714RetDNS32131314Ret50
36 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark BaileyRet7Ret822DSQ49
37 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Coleby Cowham1614Ret1331
38 Flag of New Zealand.svg Aaron ProsserRet312417201528
39 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glen EbertRet19RetRetRet10RetDNS20
40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Blanchard 1615RetRet17
Ineligible for drivers points
Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Golding 1414816
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Todd Hazelwood 216834
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan Herne324712
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Elliot Barbour46101495
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jordan Cox5RetRetRetRet13
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Grice8Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adam Garwood925
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben Bargwanna 105
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Smith 1127
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Chase Hoy13Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg James Moffat 1611
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Josh Haynes18713Ret157
Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Holinger2013
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brett Niall2620
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason Pryde271717161711
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Scutella2829
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jackson Rice3118
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nash Morris Ret12DNS94Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie NashRetRet
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tim Slade 21217
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brodie Kostecki 3251
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Declan Fraser 5207Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Aaron Seton 85106
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Adrinske912168
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Casha1213129
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Lange14Ret23Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hugh McAlister15182214
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jon Udy181524Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Craig Lowndes Ret3131
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie ParkerRetRet20DSQ
Flag of Australia (converted).svg George MiedeckeDNS61110
Flag of New Zealand.svg Daniel JilesenDNSDNS18Ret
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luke van HerwaardeDNS1919Ret
Pos.Driver 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

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  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.