Seventeen-year-old Alice Buckley not only claimed pole position and two race wins during RD 4 of the TFH Hire Muscle Car Series - presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts at Queensland Raceway, but she also became the first female driver in Australia, and possibly the world to score pole position and race wins on debut in the TA2 category. Records show only Michelle Abbate scored a podium racing TA2 in the USA in 2020, but no outright race wins.

Team mate Jarrod Hughes wrapped up the round win for GM Performance but couldn’t catch Buckley today after she claimed the Roadactive Suspension pole award, and dominated both races in a classy, flawless performance - despite coming under pressure from 16-year-old Diesel Thomas in the last few laps due to the front left tyre deflating.

Josh Thomas finished 3rd for the round in the TFH Hire Mustang, 19 points behind Buckley.

Race 1 today saw Josh Webster off at the first corner, with Tyler Everett and Ben Gomersall also coming together out of Turn 6, dropping the Unit Mustang well back.

Josh Thomas and NZ’s Aryton Hobson ran side by side in Turn 3 with Hobson also going off at Turn 4 after a touch from Thomas while challenging for 3rd outright.

Hi-Tec Oils Brad Gartner ended up in the sand at Turn 6 calling for the second safety car, however on both re-starts, Alice Buckley, with Tim Slade on the radio, had team mate and series leader Hughes covered off to take the win. Mark Crutcher had a solid run into 7th outright taking 10 spots along the way.

In the 25-minute finale, Buckley again fired to lead the field, while Diesel Thomas jumped brother Josh at the start. Lachlan Evennett was running in P7 behind Hodson and Tyler Cheney while Tom Davies retired the Camaro early in the race. Gomersall was up to 12th by lap 4 from the back of the grid after taking the penalty for a new tyre, while Crutcher’s good run came to an end with tyre failure at Turn 3.

Diesel Thomas made the move on Hughes into Turn 3 for 2nd outright, with brother Josh following a lap later, then Gomersall also made the move on his charge to 4th outright and Hyperco Hard Charger Award for the round.

In the closing laps, Diesel Thomas closed quickly on the race lead, however with her front tyre deflating, Buckley held on to win by less than 3/10ths of a second, with Josh Thomas 3rd.

Graham Cheney won the Circo Master Class from Crutcher and Hi-Tec Oils Robbie Farr.

Evennnett won the Wilwood Big Braker Award for doing both TA2 and Formula Ford this weekend, while Des Collier claimed the AC Delco Power of Love Award after a massive crash in Darwin’s Trans AM event last weekend and backing up again this weekend.

Hughes still leads the series on 751 points from Gomersall on 541 with Josh Thomas in 3rd on 494 from Diesel Thomas and Josh Webster.

Round Five will be back at Queensland Raceway for a two driver feature event August 15/17.

QUOTES

Jarrod Hughes, #118 Road Active Suspension Chev Camaro
“It was a bit of an up-and-down weekend for us, but finishing first overall in the points was an awesome way to wrap it up. We tried a few setup changes in the last race and I was experimenting with some new lines myself."

"We’ll head back to the drawing board and put in a bit more prep before the next round, but I can’t thank my team enough. I love being around these guys, it’s always a good time, and every weekend like this means more valuable laps and experience for me.”

Diesel Thomas, #18 TFH Hire Ford Mustang
"P2 to finish the weekend, what a result! We’re really stoked with that. With a few more laps, I think we could’ve had a shot at Alice, but credit to her, she drove an awesome race. We went into the final knowing we had a strong tyre bank, and we expected the pace to be fast, and wow, it was quick. To come away with the fastest lap of the race and a podium, it’s honestly the best way I’ve ever finished a weekend.”

Series leader Jarrod Hughes and sensational teen rookie Alice Buckley made it an all Camaro front row for GM Performance at Round 4 of the TFH Hire Muscle Car Seres - presented by Maritimo Yachts during Queensland Raceway’s 2 Days of Thunder this afternoon.

Hughes won the $250 Roadactive Suspension Pole Award with a time of 1.1209, 4/10ths faster than Buckley in her TA2 racing debut. Unit Racing Mustang driver Ben Gomersall was a further 4/10ths back from Tom Davies and Josh Thomas.

With a change to the starting procedure to mirror that used in Nascar and Indycar Racing, Hughes led the field away while Buckley dropped back to position 5.

Josh Thomas in the TFH Hire Mustang dropped into 4th place, behind Camaro driver Tom Davies, being mentored by two-time Trans AM champ Nathan Herne.

Buckley regained 4th from Thomas into Turn 3 while Hayden Jackson bunkered the Dodge into Turn 6 after a driveline issue, and speedway legend Robbie Farr also went into the gravel at Turn 3 setting up a 2-lap safety car period.

Circo Master Class driver Mark Crutcher found some form and was pushing hard through the field passing Josh Webster, Graham Cheney and son Tyler before a universal joint let go in the #4 Mustang.

Gomersall finished second to Hughes with Davies, Buckley, Hodson, Josh and Diesel Thomas, Hayden Hume, Josh Wesbster and Lachlan Evennett rounding out the top ten.

Race Two in the late afternoon sun also saw a clean start for Hughes while team mate Buckley, in only her second rolling start in 5 years since her karting day, dropped back to position 9. Davies again put the pressure on Hughes, while Gomersall slotted into 3rd. Buckley started to hound Webster, the 17-year-old lining the Camaro up on Dick Johnson Straight and making the move stick between turns 1 and 2 in a classy move that would impress any veteran racer.

Davies closed on Hughes for the race lead into Turn 3 running side by side with Gomersall also in the tow and pushing hard. Lachlan Evennett pitted mid race after an off-track excursion but re-joined and Mustang driver Hayden Hume also had a strong race to split Josh and Diesel Thomas on the run to the flag.

Hughes extends his series lead with a flawless performance however with the potential for rain showers tomorrow at Queensland Raceway, rain masters Brad Gartner and Hayden Jackson are looking to the clouds to turn their weekend around.

Round Four of the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series - presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts will be televised live during the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series on SBS, simulcast on Foxsport/Kayo from 1pm. 

QUOTES

Jarrod Hughes #118, Road Active Suspension, Chev Camaro 
“Race 2 was a bit tougher today. I had Tom Davies and Ben Gomersall right behind me for most of the race, which definitely kept things interesting. We’ll go back to the drawing board tonight and see where we can find those extra tenths to improve for tomorrow.”

Tom Davies, #42 Kilcoy Hotel Exchange, Ford Mustang 
“Race 1 was a great result with a P3 finish and a spot on the podium, which felt really good. Yesterday was tough, we were about two tenths off the pace, but we put on a new set of tyres and found the performance we were missing. We’ve got a clear idea of what needs improving, so we’ll regroup and go again tomorrow.”

Seventeen-year-old Alice Buckley set the fastest time in combined practise for this weekends Round 4 of the TFH Hire Muscle Car Series - presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts at Queensland Raceway this afternoon.

Backed by GM Performance, Buckley’s Camaro was fastest in two of the three sessions, setting a time of 1.13.03, to be just over 1/10th of a second faster the Hayden Hume’s Ford Mustang with Ben Gomersall, Tyler Cheney and Lachlan Evennett rounding out the top 5.

Series leader Jarrod Hughes in the second GM Performance backed Camaro was half a second off the pace in 6th, albeit on older tyres, with Josh Thomas, Marcos Ambrose Motorsports Josh Webster, Hi-Tec Oils Camaro racer Brad Gartner and New Zealand’s Ayrton Hodson rounding out the top 10.

Buckleys performance was all the more impressive as the regular Toyota 86 Cup competitor is having her first drive in a TA2 spec car and with limited testing, the rookie led home a classy field of experienced and talented drivers.

Circo Master Class driver Mark Crutcher was an early casualty with an engine issue, so swapped back to his regular yellow Mustang for the final session and qualifying tomorrow.

Dodge Challenger driver Hayden Jackson lost an axle in the final practise session, however 23 starters will line up for the weekends 4 races, as part of the Hi-Tec Super Series.

IES Camaro driver Jarrod Hughes leads the series from Ben Gomersall and TFH Mustang driver Josh Thomas, brother Diesel Thomas leads the rookie standings and Graham Cheney the Circo Master Class.

Qualifying for Race 1 will be held Saturday morning at 9.30 am.

This weekends round will be covered live on SBS, SBS On Demand and Fox Sports/Kayo from 1 pm Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

QUOTES
Alice Buckley, #150 Chevrolet Racing, Chev Camaro 
“I’m very happy with today - obviously it wasn’t quite what we expected, but for only my second time in the car, I feel really confident and competitive. Looking ahead to tomorrow, there are still a lot of unknowns. Everyone’s running different tyres and different strategies, so it’s hard to predict, but we’re feeling positive.”

A host of new drivers will join an impressive 23-car grid as the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts heads to Queensland Raceway for Round 4, taking place June 27-29.

Championship leader Jarrod Hughes returns to the driver’s seat this round, following Tim Brook’s dominant clean sweep in his car at Sydney Motorsport Park. 

Toyota 86 racer Alice Buckley is set to make her TA2 debut this weekend at her home track, proudly backed by GM Australia and New Zealand. While she admits to feeling a bit nervous with Chevrolet on the side of the car and limited seat time in the TA2, this weekend marks an exciting new chapter in her racing journey. 

GRM Trans Am driver Lachlan Evennett is set to tackle a massive weekend, making his TA2 debut joining Ashley Jarvis Racing while also competing in the Formula Ford Stars and Renegades Series in effort to maximise his race experience. 

Rookie Brock Paine returns after an impressive debut at Sydney Motorsport Park, heading into his home round at Queensland Raceway with plenty of confidence and looking to expand his on Sydney results.

Tyler Cheney, son of Graham Cheney, is set to make his return to TA2 this weekend as he takes the wheel of the #50 IES Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro on behalf of Paul Hadley. Tyler was last seen in a TA2 car at the 2024 enduro event at The Bend Motorsport Park where he co-drove alongside current championship leader Jarrod Hughes. With a solid performance during that outing, all eyes will be on Tyler to see how he performs for his first solo weekend. 

After last competing at Queensland Raceway in 2023, Hayden Hume is set to make his eagerly anticipated return this weekend at his home round, now behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang replacing his former Dodge Challenger.

Track action begins Friday with three practice sessions scheduled for 8:05am, 11:05am and 2:00pm. Saturday features qualifying at 9:30am, followed by Race one at 1:10pm and Race two at 4:25pm. On Sunday, a second qualifying session will take place at 10:00am, with Race one and Race two set for 1:05pm and 4:15pm. 

All the action of Round 3 can be watched live and free to air on SBS on Demand simulcast on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.

QUOTES

Alice Buckley #150 Chevrolet Racing, Chev Camaro 
“I’m a little bit nervous to be honest, having Chevrolet on the side of the car and it being my first round adds to the pressure. I’ve only been in the car once, and for the past few years I’ve been driving cars with ABS, so the TA2 is a very different beast compared to what I’m used to. We’re taking the weekend step by step, with no expectations just looking to have a bit of fun. This is something I want to pursue long term, so this weekend really feels like a stepping stone.”

Hayden Hume #45 Total Parts Pro/Tranto Trucks, Ford Mustang 
“After being out of the seat for two years, I’m excited to make my return to the category. Beyond the racing itself, I’m especially looking forward to rejoining the incredible community of TA2. I’m currently competing in the Toyota GR Cup after graduating from the TGRA Scholarship Series where I finished second in 2024. Queensland Raceway is my home track, I've logged countless laps there and know it well. I’m ready for the challenge of going up against some high calibre talent and plan to do my talking on the track.”

ENTRY LIST

#2 James Simson, SP Tools, Caos and Co Studio, Dodge Challenger 

#3 Steve Wilson, Wilson Autosport, Chev Camaro

#4 Mark Crutcher, Crutcher Developments, Ford Mustang

#5 Danny Reidy, Desert Palms Alice Springs, Chev Camaro

#7 Robbie Farr, Hi Tec Oils, Falcon Diesel, Chev, Chev Camaro 

#8 Lachlan Evennett, Camm Quarries and Concrete, Ford Mustang 

#18 Diesel Thomas, TFH Racing, Ford Mustang

#19 Connor Roberts, Arrow Transport Repairs, Dodge Challenger 

#22 Brad Gartner, Hi-Tec Oils, Chev Camaro

#25 Coleby Cowham, CK Motorsport, Dodge Challenger 

#32 Ayrton Hodson, EyeSpy/Ashely Jarvis Racing, Ford Mustang 

#33 Brock Paine, Hutchinson Builders, Chev Camaro

#35 Ben Gomersall, Unit Racing / TFH Racing, Ford Mustang

#42 Tom Davies, Exchange Hotels Kilcoy, Ford Mustang

#45 Hayden Hume, Total Parts Pro, Ford Mustang 

#50 Tyler Cheney, IES Motorsport, Chev Camaro

#51 Graham Cheney, IES Motorsport, Chev Camaro

#63 Des Collier, TFH Racing, Ford Mustang

#69 Josh Thomas, TFH Racing, Ford Mustang

#81 Hayden Jackson, Team RSG, Dodge Challenger

#118 Jarrod Hughes, Road Active Suspension, Chev Camaro

#150 Alice Buckley, Chevrolet Racing/Castrol Edge, Chev Camaro 

#200 Josh Webster, Autofix, Ford Mustang

SCHEDULE

Friday

Practice 1 - 8:05am
Practice 2 - 11:05am
Practice 3 - 2:00pm

Saturday

Qualifying - 9:30am
Race 1 - 1:10pm
Race 2 - 4:25pm

Sunday

Qualifying - 10:00am
Race 1 - 1:05pm
Race 2 - 4:15pm

BROADCAST
Saturday 
LIVESTREAM STARTS www.youtube.com/@SuperSeries.Official 10:00 AEST
BROADCAST STARTS - SBS / KAYO / FOX 13:00-17:00 AEST
Sunday
LIVESTREAM STARTS www.youtube.com/@SuperSeries.Official 10:00 AEST
BROADCAST STARTS - SBS / KAYO / FOX 13:00-17:00 AEST

Lachlan Evennett, one of Australia’s business drivers will join the Ash Jarvis Racing squad at this weekend at round 4 of the TFH TA2 Muscle Car Series presented by Maritimo adding another series to his already bulging 2025 race schedule. 

Evennett, currently competing with GRM in the Trico Trans Am Series will TA2 add to his dance card that already includes GR86 Cup, Formula Australia and the breakaway Formula Ford Stars and Renegades brining the number of series to five for 2025 and said that getting as many laps in on as many tracks as possible was his priority. 

“There is no doubt we’re super busy this year, but with all the series we’ve chosen to compete in are highly competitive and the strategy is to get as much experience as possible before we decide what direction to go down in the future,” he said. 

“Trans Am on the weekend in Darwin was difficult with so much contact throughout the field but I’m looking forward to having my first taste of TA2 competition to see where we sit and what we can learn and apply to our Trico Trans Am Championship.” 

Evennett, who had one of the most stunning debuts in Trans Am history in Tasmania at round one running as high as third outright before being involved in an awkward accident with team mate James Moffat at the start of the last race is using both TA2 and Trans Am as a stepping stone to what he hopes will be a career in full time motorsport. 

“These cars are fast and move around a lot which is great because you have no option but to learn car control and tyre management or you simply won’t progress plus driving against the names like Moffat, Cox, Herne, Hazelwood, Love and others, if you have a good result you’ve really earned it.” said Evennett. 

“I’ll be driving both the TA2 and the Formula Ford this weekend at the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series so that will definitely be a challenge but one I’m looking forward too.” 

Evennett will join a strong entry list of 23 drivers this weekend at Queensland Raceway that includes the names such as Hughes, Buckley, Gomersall, Thomas and Masters Champion Graham Cheney in what will be the fourth round of competition held in the last 5 weeks between TA2 and Trans Am series.