TA2 Muscle Cars to bring a new era of V8 racing to New Zealand
A new race category is set to launch here this year with the announcement of the TA2 New Zealand Championship.
The inaugural TA2 New Zealand Championship will kick off on 30 October at Hampton Downs, with events to follow locked in with the NextGen Premier Championship at Teretonga, Highlands, Manfeild and with the Final Round at the Supercars Event at Taupo in April.
Said to be ‘a proven hit’ in Australia and the United States, TA2 apparently delivers the ‘raw power, noise, and spectacle that fans love: big V8 engines, iconic American muscle car styling, and close, wheel-to-wheel racing.’
“TA2 represents everything people love about motorsport,” said Paul Manuell, TA2 NZ Director. “It’s fast, loud, affordable, and incredibly competitive. We believe this series will capture the imagination of Kiwi fans and create a new generation of motorsport heroes.”
The TA2 category features modern, purpose-built race cars powered by 6.2-litre V8 engines, wrapped in bodywork that pays homage to legendary muscle cars such as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger.
They tell us that with controlled components to keep ‘costs in check’, the focus is on driver skill and close racing.
It is claimed that the category has proven to be a successful pathway overseas, with drivers moving into Supercars, GT racing, and international competition.
“This is a super exciting Championship built for the fans,” added TA2 Category Manager, Gary Lathrope, “TA2 brings back the sound, the speed, and the style of racing that people want to see. It’s been a long time in the making and we’re proud to be introducing it to New Zealand, and we can’t wait for the lights to go out at Round One.”
