New Ownership Group adds Muscle to National Trans Am Series

Following their recent purchase of the TA2 Muscle Car Series, HCC Pty Ltd announced at Mt Panorama this morning they have also purchased the National Trans AM Series from the Australian Racing Group, headed by Garry and Barry Rogers. The purchase comes only 2 months after HCC acquired the TA2 series plus all the parts supply and infrastructure from founders Peter and Moana Robinson and comes on the weekend of a record 41 car Trans AM/TA2 field at the legendary Bathurst circuit.

HCC Pty Ltd, headed by long time TA2 competitors Mark Crutcher, Graham Cheney and Paul Hadley currently supply cars and componentry for both series, recently announcing a 5-year supply agreement between the two parties, which is now underpinned by the outright purchase and management of the National Trans AM series offering a long-term stable development platform and horizon for both.

Trans AM and TA2 will continue to be promoted as two separate series, given there’s over 100 PBR Spec TA2 cars in the country, with strong demand to grow significantly.

“This completes the circle for what we think is going to be a very exciting period for Trans AM and the TA2 Muscle Car Series. We have been inundated with new car orders given the strong calendar and television package offered for either championship this year, and the talent line up in this weekend’s round at Mt Panorama highlights the value proposition that both TA2 and Trans AM now offer. The last time there was a 40 plus grid of pure V8’s at the Mount was the Supercar Development Series in 2006, almost 20 years ago! I would also like to acknowledge the efforts that Garry and Barry have put into building the Trico Trans AM series over the last 6 years and their support and ease of making this opportunity a reality,” explained Mark Crutcher.

Garry Roger’s Motorsport will remain active competitors in the series and continue to run a multi car Trans AM team as stated by Barry Rogers.

“The timing is right for GRM to step aside from the category management of Trans Am. The series under the guidance of Liam Curkpatrick has certainly stepped up to a very competitive and professional level. As a business, we are primarily focused on our racing and particularly the development of young drivers.  We have found that as the competition has become more intense, the management of the category has become a distraction. For the continued upward trajectory of Trans AM, it made good sense overall to have the HCC Group lead the way, given their recent investment in TA2 ownership, cars, parts supply and on track service to both Trans AM and TA2.   On behalf of all Trans AM and TA2 car owners, I think it’s important to acknowledge the foresight of Peter Robinson who saw the potential of these fabulous race cars when he imported the first car into Australia some 9  years ago, and none of this would have been achieved without his initial investment and belief in what has turned out to be one of the most exciting and entertaining motorsport categories in Australia and New Zealand.”

Both series will continue with their separate 2025 calendars, the TFH Hire TA2 Muscle Car Series - presented by Maritimo Luxury Yachts with the Hi-Tec Super Series and Trico National Trans AM as a support to three Supercar rounds plus Race Winton and Race Mallala. Liam Curkpatrick stays on in his role to oversee Trans AM and Matt MacKelden will remain National Category Manager of the TA2 Muscle Car Series, while Cameron Sendall will continue his role as the lead Technical Consultant for both series.

For more information contact Mark Crutcher CEO HCC Pty Ltd on 0411 481 595