Kubota lift TA2 Pole Award in 2024

The TFH Hire Muscle Car Series framed by Hytek has welcomed Kubota Australia as the new partner for the Pole Position Award in 2024, with each winner to receive an increased financial reward.

At each of the six rounds this season, the fastest driver from qualifying will now earn the Kubota Pole Award, with an $1000 cash prize, doubled from the previous $500 figure.

The Kubota Pole Award will first be awarded at the series’ season opener under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, headlining the first round of the 2024 Hi-Tec Oils Super Series.

Kubota Australia were previously the major backer of Matt MacKelden’s Kubota Racing Ford Mustang, and with MacKelden moving on from the class this year, he facilitated to ensure Kubota maintained a presence in the series and supported the drivers who give it their all out on track.

The TFH Hire Muscle Car Series framed by Hytek kicks off this Friday at Sydney Motorsport Park, with live primetime coverage on SBS on Friday and Saturday Night, April 19-20, simulcast on Fox Sports and Kayo.

QUOTES

Malcolm Owens, Kubota Australia General Manager - Sales

"Kubota Australia is proud to continue our involvement in the Muscle Car Series as the partner of the Kubota Pole Award in 2024. 

“We loved supporting Matt MacKelden in the series the past few years, and this opportunity to remain involved in this way is an honour to support the talented drivers who work so hard behind the scenes to put their best foot forward on track. 

“Not only that, the expanded free-to-air television deal featuring both days of action on SBS as well as Fox and Kayo is outstanding and we’re excited to be involved in the growth of the series.

“The Kubota Pole Award represents our dedication to the series and we look forward to celebrating the series’ fastest qualifiers throughout the season.”

Craig Denyer, TA2 Muscle Car Series Manager

"We are thrilled to welcome Kubota Australia as the partner for the Pole Position Award in 2024. 

“This increased financial reward adds an extra layer of excitement to our qualifying sessions, and we're confident it will further elevate the competition within the series.”

“We can’t wait to hit the track this weekend with a talented field of drivers gridding up for the season opener, with the Kubota Pole Award sure to be hotly contested this year.