TA2 Muscle Car Series street circuit to debut at 2020 Superloop Adelaide 500
The TA2 Muscle Car Series will make its Australian street circuit debut at the Superloop Adelaide 500 in 2020.
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THE 2020 Superloop Adelaide 500 racing schedule has been finalised with a new series set to appear for the first time in Australia.
In a deal struck between the TA2 Muscle Car Series, the Australian Racing Group and Events South Australia, 24 TA2 machines will compete in the category’s first ever street race in the country.
Superloop Adelaide 500 general manager Alistair McDonald said he’s “delighted” to welcome the Australian-first to the event.
“We are delighted to host the TA2 Muscle Car Series at our event in 2020, more importantly as their first ever street circuit outing in Australia,” he said.
“The on track racing line-up is stronger than ever with a quality range of support categories, appealing to all motorsport enthusiasts and event goers.”
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Mustang, Camaro and Dodge Challenger muscle cars will feature in the historic first, while 17-year-old Nathan Herne, former TA2 series champions Ashley Jarvis and Russell Wright, three-time Australian Nascar Champion George Elliot and Adelaide sprint car driver Craig Vanderselt will be in action.
TA2 Muscle Car Series manager Craig Denyer said he’s thrilled to be joining forces with the Superloop Adelaide 500 in 2020.
“This event is a major turning point for TA2 which has grown incredibly quickly in just two seasons as a national series,” he said.
“The Superloop Adelaide 500 is the benchmark when it comes to fan engagement and our teams and drivers can’t wait to perform on the national stage and show everyone just how great the TA2 Muscle Car Series really is.”
The 2020 Superloop 500 will take place from February 20-23.