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. 

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