Grandson-of-a-gun invokes spirit of Dick Johnson's iconic 'Tru-Blu' racer
24 February 2023
Jett Johnson is hoping he can channel some of the success of his grandfather Dick Johnson's iconic 'Tru-Blu' Ford XD Falcon when he returns to the National Trans Am Series. The third-generation racer will sport a scheme on his Ford Mustang harking back to the 1980s. Although not an exact replica, the all-blue base is a nod to the car that ...
James Moffat sets the pace at AWC Race Tasmania
24 February 2023
Valvoline LMCT+ GRM driver James Moffat has led a Garry Rogers Motorsport lockout of the top four positions in opening practice from the first round of Supercheap Auto National Trans Am at Symmons Plains. Moffat clocked a 54.265s lap to lead Owen Kelly by 0.202s as Edan Thornburrow and Lochie Dalton followed less than half a second behind the...
Marcos Ambrose makes call on favourite for National Trans Am Series crown
24 February 2023
A new National Trans Am Series champion is guaranteed in 2023 with the departure of Nathan Herne to the United States. It opens the door wide open for a new name or one of the sport's veterans to take the crown. Ahead of the SpeedSeries season opener at Symmons Plains on February 24-26, two-time Supercars champion-turned-NASCAR star Marcos...
Nathan Herne to start his maiden season in America this weekend
24 February 2023
Two-time National Trans Am Series title winner Nathan Herne is currently preparing to embark on his maiden season in the US this weekend. Following his win in last year’s National Trans Am Series title with Garry Rogers Motorsport, Herne will take on the yanks at their own game this season. A late-season cameo at the Circuit of The Ameri...
Five things to watch: Supercheap Auto National Trans Am
23 February 2023
What more could you want? V8s, muscle cars and drivers hungry to win typifies this year’s Supercheap Auto National Trans Am in 2023. Two-time winner Nathan Herne is now displaying his skills in America as he undertakes his first season overseas (actually beginning this weekend also. Good luck Nath!). It leaves the title race wide open an...
Scene set for opening round of Shannons SpeedSeries in Tasmania
23 February 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lXZpwC0VRs The scene is set for the return of AWC Race Tasmania, as four top-level national categories descended on the city of Launceston to launch a massive three days of motorsport in the Apple Isle. Launceston Mayor Cr. Danny Gibson was joined by a host of motorsport talent, including Tassie racing icon Jo...
Supercheap Auto to support National Trans Am Series at AWC Race Tasmania
23 February 2023
Supercheap Auto has thrown its support behind the National Trans Am Series for the opening round at Symmons Plains Raceway this weekend. In an extension of its support of the TCR Australia Series and Motorsport Australia, branding for the automotive aftermarket giant will be seen across the windscreens of all Trans Am entrants at AWC Race Tas...