Trans Am transfers ownership

ARG has handed over its ownership of Trans Am to HCC Pty Ltd on the eve of the second round at Bathurst.

HCC Pty Ltd fronted by TA2 competitors Mark Crutcher, Graham Cheney and Paul Hadley have purchased the Trans Am Series from the Australian Racing Group headed by Garry and Baarry Rogers.

It completes the portfolio having also recently acquired the TA2 Muscle Car Series.

HCC Pty Ltd have already been involved in Trans Am through a five-year supply agreement.

Despite the change in hands at the top, nothing has impacted the continuation of the respective 2025 championships with this weekend seeing both TA2 and Trans Am race together at this weekend’s Bathurst 6 Hour which has attracted 41 cars.

Crutcher is hopeful having both championships under the same umbrella will only be a good thing.

“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,” he said.

“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.”

Having also let go of the likes of TCR and S5000, Rogers said it was the right time to let go of Trans Am.

“The timing is right for GRM to step aside from the category management of Trans Am,” he said.

“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.”

Four races are on offer this weekend at the Bathurst 6 Hour.

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