Two-time Trans Am champion Nathan Herne will join forces with Tom Davies for the upcoming TA2 Tag Team Enduro, taking place at Queensland Raceway from August 15 to 17.

Herne will serve as both driver and team manager at the event as Davies competes in the TA2 Series in Herne’s family team driving a Camaro as opposed to the Mustang which he drives with GRM in the Trans Am Series.  

Currently sitting second in the Trico Trans Am Series Herne said that he and Tom share a very similar driving style, a factor he believes puts them in a strong position to contend for the win.

“It’s been an interesting experience this year being on the ‘other side of the fence’, stepping back from driving and focusing on engineering and mechanical support for Tom in the TA2 Series. The season’s had its up's and down's, but we had a really strong car at the last round at Queensland Raceway,” Herne said.

“Based on the data and footage and with Tom and my very similar driving styles, I think we have a real shot for the win at the Enduro. It’s going to be a big event with tough competition, but Tom is a hard charger, and with my experience in these cars, I think that combination could really pay off for us.”

Davies endured a challenging start to the season with a car fire at Round 1 in Winton, but has bounced back impressively, securing his first two TA2 podium finishes at the most recent round at Queensland Raceway.

Davies currently sits seventh in the TA2 championship and said he’s looking forward to partnering with a driver of Herne’s experience, giving him extra confidence going into the Enduro.

“Obviously, Nathan is a guru when it comes to these cars both behind the wheel and in the garage and from what I’ve seen this year as he’s running my car, I’m not sure I could be partnered with a better driver,” he said. 

“We came out of Round 4 at Queensland Raceway feeling confident with the changes we’ve made to the car. I’ve finally got a solid feel for the new tyres, so I’m confident that together we can achieve a strong result.”

Round five of the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts is the headline act for the Hi-Tec Super Series and kicks off August 15-17 at Queensland Raceway. Saturday and Sunday’s action can be watched live and free to air on SBS Free to Air, SBS On Demand and simulcast to Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. 

TFH Racing is set to field a powerhouse line-up for next month’s TA2 Tag Team Enduro at Queensland Raceway, with 2019 TA2 Champion Aaron Seton and 2024 Trans Am Champion Todd Hazelwood joining the team alongside Nash Morris and Elliot Barbour for the August 15-17 event.

Aaron Seton will drive with Ben Gomersall and said he was excited to rejoin the category for the first time since 2021. 

"I'm really excited to be getting back behind the wheel of a TA2 car, it’s been a while since my last drive in one, with my most recent outing back in 2021 before the pandemic brought everything to a halt.”

“They’re incredibly rewarding cars to drive, and I’ve got some great memories and solid experience from my time in the category. I’m also looking forward to teaming up with Ben Gomersall, he’s a fast and talented young driver, and I think we’ve got the potential to put together a strong performance."

Supercars co-driver Todd Hazelwood will join forces with Josh Thomas for the second year in a row after a strong result last year at The Bend, and says he is excited to be teaming up with Josh again to have a red hot crack.

“Teaming up with Josh at our home track, we’re looking to put in a strong performance and have a clean weekend as a team. We really enjoyed the two-driver format at The Bend last year, despite a few car gremlins, so we’re definitely chasing a bit of redemption this time around.”

“Racing regularly in the Trans Am series gives me a solid edge heading into the enduro, but with this being my first time on Goodyear tyres, it’ll be a learning weekend, and one I’m really looking forward to.”

Rising star Diesel Thomas, currently sitting fourth in the championship in an impressive rookie season, will team up with Trans Am front-runner Nash Morris, forming an exciting young pairing for TFH Racing. 

Joining Des Collier in the #63 Mustang for this year’s TA2 Enduro is experienced Trans Am regular Elliot Barbour, who reunites with Collier following their successful partnership at last year’s endurance round at The Bend.

Round five of the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts is the headline act for the Hi-Tec Super Series and kicks off August 15-17 at Queensland Raceway. Saturday and Sunday’s action can be watched live and free to air on SBS Free to Air, SBS On Demand and simulcast to Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. 

The sons of Jason Bargwanna and Steven Richards, Ben and Clay, will join forces for the upcoming TA2 Tag Team Enduro round at Queensland Raceway August 14-17 which is the first time since 1998 the famous families have shared a car when Jason Bargawanna combined with the great Jim Richards in a GRM Commodore to take third place at the Bathurst 1000. 

Ben Bargwanna joined the Trico Trans Am Series at the beginning of the 2025 season while Clay recently made his series debut at Sandown in the ex Mark Crutcher Mustang with the families pitting beside each other for the round. 

With names such as Lowndes and Miedecki already confirmed, adding Richards and Bargwanna gives the event a distinct 90’s V8 Supercars feel when the crowds at Queensland Raceway where enormous. 

The TA2 Tag Team Enduro will feature 2 fifteen-minute sprint races for both drivers in addition to two 45 minute mini enduro races which will include pit stops and driver changes on Saturday and Sunday. 

The event also doubles as round five of the TFH TA2 Muscle Car Series Presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts currently being led by Jarrod Hughes who is to be partnered with Craig Lowndes. 

QUOTES

Ben Bargwanna

"I’m really excited for the TA2 co-driver event, it’ll be my first endurance race in one of these cars, so it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’m also teaming up with Clay Richards, which makes it even more special.”

“We’ve raced against each other plenty over the years and grew up competing together, so sharing a car this time is going to be a cool experience. The tyre is a bit different from what I’m used to in Trans Am, but I’m looking forward to getting out there and giving it a solid crack.”

Clay Richards 

"I’m really excited to be teaming up with the Bargwanna family for the TA2 two-driver event at Queensland Raceway. Benny and I have grown up racing alongside each other, so it’s pretty special that this will be our first time sharing a car.”

“I just had my first taste of Trans Am at Sandown over the weekend,  it was a really positive debut and a great opportunity to start learning the car. I’m looking forward to building on that experience and seeing what we can achieve together in this event.”

Former TA2 and Trans Am front-runner George Miedecke will reunite with Marcos Ambrose Motorsport, teaming up with Josh Webster for next month’s TA2 Tag Team Enduro at Queensland Raceway, set for August 15-17.

In 2010, Marcos Ambrose played a pivotal role in securing a drive for George Miedecke with JTG Daugherty, while in 2011 Marcos Ambrose Motorsport was established and Miedecke became a key part of the team’s Junior Development Program.

Miedecke says that being able to rekindle his relationship with Marcos Ambrose Motorsport is pretty special. 

“I’ve had a long-standing connection with Marcos Ambrose, dating back to when he first spotted me racing in the V8 Utes back in 2009. I had a really successful year driving for him in the U.S, so it’s pretty special to be rekindling that relationship now and continuing our journey together.”

“I was at the Bathurst 6 Hour earlier this year catching up with Marcos, and he floated the idea. He then introduced me to the Webster's, who are all great people, and it all came together from there.”

Tasmanian racer Josh Webster has made a strong impression in the 2025 season, making his debut with Marcos Ambrose Motorsport and currently sitting fifth in the championship standings. 

Webster see’s partnering with Miedecke as a good learning opportunity and say’s he’s looking to lean on him.

"I’m really looking forward to the weekend. George is an incredibly capable driver, you only have to look at what he’s achieved in the GT4 Mustang. I’m keen to learn from his experience and work closely with both he and Marcos as a team.”

"We’ve had a tough run over the past few rounds with a bit of bad luck, so we’re hoping to turn things around at Queensland Raceway. The goal is to get back on track, move forward to where we know we can be, and bank some much-needed points."

Round five of the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts is the headline act for the Hi-Tec Super Series and kicks off August 15-17 at Queensland Raceway. Saturday and Sunday’s action can be watched live and free to air on SBS Free to Air, SBS On Demand and simulcast to Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. 

Seven-time Bathurst 1000 winner Craig Lowndes has been confirmed as the first co-driver for next month’s TA2 Tag Team Enduro at Queensland Raceway August 15-17, where he will partner with current championship leader Jarrod Hughes.

Hughes, who has claimed multiple wins this season in his Chevrolet Camaro, said partnering with someone like Craig Lowndes is unbelievable. 

"To have a legend like Craig Lowndes join me for the TA2 two-driver event is a dream come true” he said. 

“He’s one of the most respected and successful drivers in Australian motorsport history, and a driver I’ve looked up too since I was a little boy so to be sharing a car with him is something really special.”

“It’s a huge opportunity for me, both personally and professionally, and I’m looking forward to learning from someone with so much experience and success at the highest level."

Lowndes brings decades of experience to the driver line up and is looking forward to continuing his role as a mentor to younger drivers making their way into the sport, a role which also sees him pair up with stars of the future in the Supercheap Auto Wildcard program each enduro season in the Supercars Championship

While he’s never driven a TA2 car before, Lowndes said he’s received feedback from some of his colleagues and believes it may behave a bit like an older supercar with the way the car moves around under the driver.

“I spoke with a few of the guys that have driven these cars and the first thing they say is they’re a huge amount of fun and reminds them of an older supercar with the lack of aero and a tyre that gradually loses its grip so while it be a challenge, I can’t wait to get in and have a crack with Jarrod, “ he said. 

“I’ve seen the proposed entry list and it’s a pretty hot field so I hope the fans get down to Queensland Raceway and support the event because they sound awesome and the racing is tight which is what people want to see.” 

Hughes paired up with Tyler Cheney for last year’s TA2 Racing enduro at The Bend with the two young guns taking home the big prize, but Hughes said this year’s event is a whole other ball game with the momentum the series now has. 

“Winning last year with Tyler was super cool but this year anyone who gets on the top step will have done a mighty job as the talent in the 2025 Championship and in the Co Drivers ranks is next level.”

Round five of the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts is the headline act for the Hi-Tec Super Series and kicks off August 15-17 at Queensland Raceway. Saturday and Sunday’s action can be watched live and free to air on SBS Free to Air, SBS On Demand and simulcast to Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.