Nathan Herne and Clinton Rayner have taken out the titles of Kings Of The West with Herne walking away as outright King, while Clinton Rayner takes home of the Kings of The West “Masters Trophy” for the highest place driver over 45 years of age. 

Herne returned to the TA2 class in a familiar body shape in the Dodge Challenger sharing a pair of victories with Jarrod Hughes in the AC Delco Mustang, but it was Herne who took the title by winning the final race despite both drivers finishing equal on points. 

Rayner proved the surprise packet of the weekend aboard his #76 Rayner Racing Camaro showing great pace and consistency earning third overall, adding another trophy to his Masters Crown. 

Rayner only just clung to the podium position when he was challenged and eventually passed by another local driver and defending King of the West Brett Niall with the two racing hard throughout the journey eventually inviting young gun Jackson Callo in to the fight until Callo’s car suffered a drive line failure exiting the bowl, putting pay to his race.

Speedway star Jason Pryde, Graham Cheney and Mark Crutcher finished within 3 seconds of each other while Domain Ramsay and WA fan favourite Robbie Farr who made it back for race four after not making race three due to accident damage,  went nose to tail lap after lap, with Ramsay eventually winning out. 

Ron Moller and Alan Letcher were the last of the finishers, with this race rumoured to be Moller’s last behind the wheel. 

The Novus Glass TA2 Kings of the West proved to be a hit with the Supercars crowd and with four races without safety cars, great TV and entertainment with amazing feedback from the crowds the “TA2 Kings of the West” could very well be an annual adventure for the Mustang VS Camaro VS Challenger Series. 

QUOTES
Nathan Herne, #29 Blue Gold Industries Dodge Challenger
 “Taking home the TA2 Kings Of The West title in the Dodge has been unreal and it’s been a really good learning weekend which I think will pay dividends for my upcoming Trans Am race later this month in Darwin.” 

“I had great battles with Jarrod all weekend and we were really happy with the long run pace of the Dodge so I’m pleased for all involved.” 

Jarrod Hughes, #118 AC Delco Ford Mustang
“Racing the TA2 Mustang in Perth this weekend was absolutely brilliant and even though we suffered a few brake issues that lingered in the second half of the weekend stopping us from converting our pace, I was really pleased to finish on equal points with Nathan after some serious battles.” 

“I can’t thank AC Delco enough for the support and a big thanks to TA2 for inviting me along, and Supercars for putting on the event."

Clinton Rayner #76 Rayner Racing Camaro
“To walk away with third outright plus the Masters title is an unbelievable result and to be frank it was a far better result than what we expected coming in to the weekend and to do it in front of my home crowd makes this a very special memory.” 

“This category is just so awesome, and this result has definitely lit the fire, so I dare say you’ll see more of us in the future.” 

Matty Mack - TA2 Muscle Car Series Category Manager
“What a great weekends racing and I cannot be more thankful to our East and West coast teams for putting on a ripper display of TA2 competition, to Novus Glass for their support, to Supercars for the last minute invite and for the amazing fan support and interaction.” 

“Running four races safety car fee, having all three brands on the podium, a Trans Am Champion, a Dunlop Super 2 driver and a local Perth wheel man taking the top results was a dream outcome and I’m hoping this becomes an annual event for all our customers into the future.” 

POINTS
1. Nathan Herne - 226
2. Jarrod Hughes - 226
3. Clinton Rayner - 164
4. Brett Niall - 159
5. Graham Cheney - 116
6. Jason Pryde - 96
7. Ayrton Hodson - 94
8. Domain Ramsay - 83
9. Allan Letcher - 67
10. Mark Crutcher - 63
11. Jackson Callo - 61
12. Ron Moller - 54
13. Robbie Farr - 43

Nathan Herne and Jarrod Hughes have both seen victory lane at day two of the Novus Glass TA2 Kings of the West event at Carcoraceway.com.au with both Supercars aspirants thrilling the crowd with some of the best TA2 racing seen in 2025. 

Hughes took the victory in race two as Herne elected to take two new rear tyres after his tyres from Friday were suspected of having a slow leak. The decision meant Herne would start from the rear of the grid in the Blue Gold Industries Dodge Challenger but in a masterful display, driving through the field to finish second only one second behind Hughes. 

Both Hughes and Herne started race three side by side but it was Herne who once again took the lead into turn one with Hughes and Hodson in close company but it was clear the Mustang had pace with Hughes passing the Dodge in 3 laps. 

As always with TA2 Racing, the pressure was immense and with only a few laps remaining and Hughes looking like he was on his way to the flag, the 2025 Erebus Supercars Co Driver slightly locked a brake into turn 7 and Herne pounced, taking the lead and the eventual victory with the crowd favourite Dodge Challenger 

Sadly for Hodson, the engine in his Mustang expired while he was in third position ruling him out of the race and the rest of the weekend.

The action wasn’t reserved to the front runners with Domain Ramsay and WA up and comer Jackson Callo banging doors over the hill sending the #222 Camaro to the infield, while Ron Moller spun his Mustang also at turn 7 after a failed passing attempt on Allan Letcher.

Local drivers Clinton Rayner, Brett Niall and Jason Pryde continue to fly the flag for the West with  Rayner now third in the outright standings with Hodson’s retirement and Niall sits in fourth just 11 points behind. 

QUOTES

#29 Nathan Herne Blue Gold, Industries Dodge Challenger 

“Today was a solid turn around after we struggled yesterday with slowly deflating rear tyres but I feel we’re making some good progress with the Dodge, with just a few one percenter’s to find and I think we’ll have a solid racecar to fight with tomorrow.” 

#118 Jarrod Hughes, AC Delco Mustang

“ That was some of the best racing I’ve been involved with TA2 and racing so close with the talent level of Nathan and Ayrton has been brilliant over here and I reckon tomorrow is going to be a barn burner because both Nathan and I both really want the title of King of The West.” 

#76 Clinton Rayner Racing, Chev Camaro 

“I can’t believe we’re in this position and while I feel sorry for Ayrton and his engine failure to be third outright and also leading the Masters points is not something we expected, but Brett Niall is really fast around Carcoracway but I’m determined to be the first WA competitor home.” 

POINTS
1. Jarrod Hughes - 173
2. Nathan Herne - 166
3. Clinton Rayner - 123
4. Brett Niall - 112
5. Ayrton Hodson - 94
6. Graham Cheney - 86
7. Jason Pryde - 61
8. Jackson Callo -61
9. Domain Ramsay - 60
10. Allan Letcher - 52
11. Mark Crutcher - 37
12. Ron Moller - 37
13. Robbie Farr - 23

The Novus Glass TA2 Kings Of The West has kicked off with a brilliant battle between Nathan Herne in the Blue Gold Industries Dodge Challenger and Jarrod Hughes in the AC Delco Ford Mustang with Hughes eventually taking the victory by 1.5 seconds over Herne and Hodson at Carco.com.au Raceway this afternoon. 

Hughes started off the weekend well by taking pole position but it was Herne that got the jump  as the lights went out for the race start with Herne and Hughes putting on show running nose to tail lap after lap until Hughes got the run out of the famous turn 6 bowl pulling side by side in a classic drag race down the final corner where Hughes prevailed and went on the win the opening salvo. 

Third place went the way of Super 2 driver Ayrton Hodson in the Eye Spy/ Ashley Jarvis Racing  Mustang who patiently watched the two front runners but never challenged them deciding to play the long tyre game with 3 races still left to run across the weekend.  

Flying the flag for the WA racers was Clinton Rayner who drove a superb race bringing the No. 76 Rayner Racing Camaro across the stripe for fourth place and now takes the lead in the race for the Kings of The West Masters Trophy for the best placed driver over 45 years of age. 

Drama ensued with just minutes to go when local peddler Jason Pryde spun at turn 7 then knocked an oil line off the oil cooler as he rejoined the circuit, eventually spinning out of the race at turn one. 

While the race continued, the entire field did an incredible job to keep their TA2 cars on the circuit through turn one enabling the race to run green for the full 20 minutes. 

The Novus Glass TA2 Kings of the West will enjoy another 3 races across the weekend, two tomorrow with the finale of the weekend on Sunday where the 2025 Novus Glass Kings of the West will be crowned. 

All races can be seen live on Fox Sports and Kayo across the weekend but also keep up to date with the news and results by following TA2 Racing Australia on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. 

QUOTES

Jarrod Hughes - #118 AC Delco Mustang. 

“ I was annoyed that Nathan got the jump on me at the start but I was happy to follow and watch to see where I might be able have a crack at him and after a few laps I could see his tyres were burning up so I just bided my time then went for the over under pass out of turn 6 and the full pass at turn 7 and got the job done”. 

“It was a ripper battle, and I can’t wait for the rest of the weekend.” 

Nathan Herne - #29 Blue Gold Industries Dodge Challenger

“I did the best job I could with what I had but I’ve struggled to get the feel and speed out of the car since changing tyres for Qualifying. 

“We’ll see if we can find any other issues overnight but either way we’re just going to have to do the best we can and tomorrow is another day and we’ll have a real crack because it’s a long way to come to WA to come second.” 

Ayrton Hodson - #32 Ashely Jarvis Racing/ Eye Spy Mustang

“This track is awesome fun and just sitting back and watching the two front boys I learnt a lot so I reckon I know where I can pick some time for the rest of the weekend and will hopefully be making it a three way battle in the next race.”

Clinton Rayner - #76 Rayner Racing Camaro

“If I’m honest I’m over the moon to come home in fourth place against some of the East Coast boys and now I’m here I’m not going to give it up easily so for the next three races I may just be the widest TA2 Camaro in history.”

Toyota 86 racer Alice Buckley will join the grid for the TA2 Muscle Car Series with backing from GM Australia and New Zealand, commencing with this month’s round of the Hi-Tec Super Series at Queensland Raceway.

GM has revealed the stunning Chevrolet Racing colours that Buckley will campaign on her TA2 Camaro, as she joins Super2 racer Jarrod Hughes in representing GM in the quickly expanding category. Hughes is the current TA2 Muscle Car series leader after the first three rounds from Mustang drivers Ben Gomersall and Josh Thomas.

Matt MacKelden, TA2 National Category Manager, is excited about Buckley joining the field.

“Alice has been very impressive to date in the Toyota 86 series, and a welcome addition to the TA2 family. Along with 17-year-old Kiara Zabetakis, it’s fantastic for the sport to have two young females racing in the series, both in Chev Camaro’s. We welcome GM’s direct involvement as a testament to how relevant the TA2 series has become as a genuine feeder category and look forward to Alice’s debut at the next round.”

After entering a new multi-year engine supply arrangement with HCC Pty Ltd, the owners of TA2 and the National Trans AM series, Chevrolet Racing General Manager, Chris Payne, said the company is pleased to be supporting young driving talent.

“We could not be happier to support Alice and her entry into TA2 Racing,” he said.

“GM is extremely proud to support talented young drivers and help them develop from the grassroots level through to the top levels of motorsport.”

GM ambassador Craig Lowndes was on hand for the launch at Queensland Raceway which also featured Jarrod Hughes, and his Chevrolet Performance/AC Delco backed Camaro.

“It’s fantastic that GM continues supporting the next generation of motorsport talent”, Lowndes said. “I’ve spent a lot of time crossing paths with Alice and also Jarrod Hughes at countless GM events and race meets, and it’s great to see the hard work they have put in is reaping rewards.”

Buckley also expressed her excitement at the opportunity of stepping up to the TA2 Muscle Car Series.

“I can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the TA2 Chevrolet Racing Camaro,” she said. “It’s exciting to step into a new category and I would like to thank GM for their continued support of me in my journey.”

Round Four of the TFH Hire Muscle Car Series - presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts will be held at Queensland Raceway 27^th - 29^th June, televised live on SBS, Foxsports and Kayo, while this weekend will see the Novus Glass TA2 Kings of the West non championship event as a Supercars support for the Bosch Power Tools Super 400 in Perth.

The non Championship “Novus Glass TA2 Kings of the West”  event being held at the Bosch Power Tools Perth Super 440 Supercars event at Carco.com.au Raceway June 6-8 has attracted a 14 car field, with drivers from a diverse range of racing back grounds including Speedway Legend Robbie Farr,  Supercar Super 2 stars Jarrod Hughes and Ayrton Hodson,  twice National Trans AM Champ and former TA2 Rookie of the Year Nathan Herne as well as healthy list of local competitors such as sprint car star  Jason Pryde, former TA2 Western Series Champ Ron Moller and defending TA2 King of the West Brett Niall. 

In a last-minute call to support the Western Australia event, Robbie Farr said the opportunity to race in front of a W.A crowd that has always given him amazing support over the years was an offer too good to pass up. 

“There’s huge support for me and Speedway in Western Australia with passionate fans and I’m hoping they come to the track to say g’day as I’m only just starting my “flat track” career and it would great bring them along for the journey with me,” said Farr. 

“These TA2 cars are great fun and unfortunately I missed the round last weekend in Sydney due to a prior commitment so I’m itching to get back in the car at Carco.com.au Raceway.” 

Farr will be joined by Dunlop Super 2 drivers Jarrod Hughes and Ayrton Hodson with Native NZ driver Hodson saying the opportunity to experience a new track was too good to pass up. 

“We raced a TA2 Mustang at the Bathurst 6 Hour with Ashley Jarvis Racing over Easter this year and had an absolute ball, so when Ash called up and asked if we’d like to go again in Perth we jumped at the opportunity, said Hodson”.  

“Supercars is where we want to be so I want to get as many miles as I can to stay sharp between Super 2 rounds, plus it looks like a great track and we’re looking forward to it.” 

The TA2 Kings of the West event was previously held in 2022 over two rounds at Wanneroo and Collie Motorplex with local driver Brett Niall taking the honours in his TA2 Camaro and said that having the event back at W.A as part of the Supercars event was brilliant and he couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel. 

“The pace is certainly faster since we last ran a TA2 Kings Of The West event and looking at the entry list I reckon it will be a massive challenge to defend the title but it’s really pleasing to see the popularity of the cars and I reckon the fans will enjoy them as part of the weekend,” said Niall

 “The Novus Glass TA2 Kings of the West” will see an outright winner crowned as well as the highest point scoring driver over 45 in the master class. A 20 minute practice session, followed by a 20 minute qualifying session and 4 x 20 minute races held across the weekend at the Bosch Power Tools Super 440 starting Friday morning with television coverage on Kayo and Fox Sports. 

ENTRY LIST 

#4 Mark Crutcher, NSW, Ford Mustang 

#13 Jarrod Hughes, QLD, Ford Mustang

#14 Jason Pryde, WA, Chev Camaro 

#18 Robbie Farr, NSW, Chev Camaro 

#32 Ayrton Hodson, NZ, Ford Mustang 

#50 Graham Cheney, NSW, Chev Camaro 

#54 Brett Niall, WA, Chev Camaro

#71 Domain Ramsay, VIC, Chev Camaro 

#76 Clint Rayner, WA, Chev Camaro 

#77 Ron Moller, WA, Chev Camaro

#98 Allan Letcher, WA, Chev Camaro 

#129 Nathan Herne, NSW, Dodge Challenger 

#225 Jackson Callo, WA, Chev Camaro  

SCHEDULE 

FRIDAY
Practice 1 - 9:00am (20 mins)

Qualifying - 11:00am (20 mins)

Race 1 - 2:40pm 

SATURDAY 
Race 2 - 8:35am

Race 3 - 12:05pm

SUNDAY
Race 4 - 10:20am