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24.01.2022 THE PORSCHES OF TCM - ONE OF THE ORIGINALS Today's featured Porsche is one of two that were on the grid for the very first TCM race at Adelaide back in 2007. SA's Rory O'Neill campaigned his 1973 911 RS for many years in TCM, as well as in Group N racing previously. Rory's lucky #13 racer is pictured at Winton Raceway, 2008.... Image: Dirk Klynsmith Photography Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia

24.01.2022 UNIQUE TCM MACHINES - ALFA ROMEO GTAM We're now used to seeing Tony Karanfilovski muscling his Boss Mustang Fastback around the tracks of Australia, but before thumping Fords came a more lightweight, nimble machine of choice - Tony's immaculate Alfa Romeo 105 GTAm. The GTAm was a pure performance and competition machine built by Autodelta, the legendary racing division of Alfa Romeo in the 1970s, and Tony K raced his version to good effect in TCM - winning the Group 3 class f...or under 2-litre cars in 2010. Image Credit: Dirk Klynsmith Photography Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons Insurance | Hoosier Tire Australia

24.01.2022 THE PORSCHES OF TCM - KEENE & SPARKS The husband and wife team of Dr Greg Keene and Amanda Sparks in formation on the streets of Adelaide, 2016. Greg and Amanda have been Porsche stalwarts across a variety of Australian racing categories, and were competitive regulars in TCM for much of the series' first decade.... Image: Dirk Klynsmith Photography Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia

23.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - JOHN BOWE'S TORANA SL/R 5000 It's the most successful Holden in TCM history and the car that John Bowe has driven to two of his five TCM series titles. Debuted in 2015, the Torana SL/R 5000 prepared by Bendigo Retro Muscle Cars has worn a range of eye-catching liveries and continues to be driven as hard as ever by JB, as the Tasmanian legend searches for that elusive 100th race win in TCM.... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

21.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - JASON GOMERSALL'S TORANAS Jason Gomersall is an active competitor and contributor to various categories of Australian motorsport, and has remained a familiar presence in Touring Car Masters since 2012. In that time, Jason has given us some great Torana A9Xs to enjoy on track in TCM. Holden fans, what's your pick... hatchback or sedan?... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons Insurance | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography / Supplied

21.01.2022 Touring Car Masters legend John Bowe says that testing his Torana was like slipping into an old pair of shoes NEWS https://bit.ly/2IVO4Qr

20.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - GRAHAM ALEXANDER'S HT MONARO A truly unique Holden in the history of Touring Car Masters, we think the HT Monaro GTS 350 of Graham Alexander is a fitting car to flick the switch on Holden Week. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia... Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

20.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - TREVOR TALBOT'S TORANA XU1 A classic Torana for your Tuesday... who remembers Trevor Talbot's tough looking XU1 from the early years of TCM? Pictured here at Hidden Valley back in 2009. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia... Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

19.01.2022 THE PORSCHES OF TCM - THE MAIDEN PORSCHE WINNER Porsche specialist Michael Almond drove his father Ross' 911 RS to the first ever TCM victory for Porsche when he recorded a pair of race wins at Barbagallo Raceway in 2013. In Almond's hands, this was one Porsche that more than held its own against the more powerful V8 runners. This Stuttgart beauty has since moved onto - and been raced in TCM by - another Porsche afficionado, Rusty French.... Image: Dirk Klynsmith Photography Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia

18.01.2022 CHEVROLET WEEK - SEPT 28-OCT 4 Our social media channels will be wearing bowties for the next week, as we're featuring the best of Chevy muscle to race in TCM. We'll be running images of TCM's memorable Camaros and Monzas. Which Chev are you most looking forward to seeing?... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons Insurance | Hoosier Tire Australia

18.01.2022 IN CAR THEATRE: Ride with Bob Middleton in the Whiteline Racing Camaro RS as he becomes the first Touring Car Masters car to lap The Bend Motorsport Park - holding his own in a field of Porsche and GT3 machinery! Nice to have this noise back.. #TCM2020 #VASC #TheBendClassic2020

18.01.2022 UNIQUE TCM MACHINES - RICHO'S AMC JAVELIN AMX When Jim Richards unveiled his Shannons AMC Javelin AMX ahead of the 2012 TCM season, he showcased one of the most anticipated and painstakingly prepared cars in the series' history. Richo's decision to build the Javelin was inspired by Mark Donohue racing a similar machine for Roger Penske in the Trans Am era of the 1970s. Powered by a 5.9-litre, 360ci V8 engine, the Javelin featured the work of some of Australia's most respected... racecar builders led by former Gibson Motorsport crew chief Bruce Tyson. Heavy damage at Sandown in 2012 sidelined the Javelin for two full seasons, but a thorough rebuild brought this distinctive American muscle car back and racing for 2015-16. The Javelin last raced at Adelaide in 2017 and is still owned by the two-time TCM champion and motorsport legend. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons Insurance | Hoosier Tire Australia Image Credit: Dirk Klynsmith Photography / Supplied

17.01.2022 Crank it up for some Touring Car Masters Christmas Eve audio magic! Can't wait to hear this sound again in 2021..

16.01.2022 BACK ON TRACK! At least with one car.. Whiteline Racing are turning laps at The Bend Motorsport Park's The Bend Classic event with one of their Camaros this weekend - the first TCM car to do so. Great to see lots of local interest in TCM with plenty stopping by the garage. We'll have some in-car to follow! Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia

16.01.2022 HOLDEN WEEK - TCM FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Now something for those who bleed red... this week our social channels are all about the memorable Holdens to have raced in Touring Car Masters. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for a photo series on the General's finest - which TCM Holdens do you want to see featured?... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia

16.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - NEVER LATE IN A 308 More Monaro muscle in a variety of TCM flavours. Owned a mighty HQ GTS or Kingswood? Share a picture of your pride and joy with us! Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia... Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

15.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - BRETT YOULDEN'S HQ MONARO Brett Youlden's lime green HQ Monaro GTS has been, quite literally, a standout Holden in TCM. Constructed out of of Youlden's home garage and powered by a 350 V8 built by Holden engine whiz Neil Burns, the HQ was as competitive as it was immaculately prepared with two race wins and a pair of Bathurst podiums achieved by Youlden. ... Now owned by a NSW enthusiast, the green machine made a welcome return to TCM at Bathurst last year with Youlden at the wheel. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

15.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - TORANA TERRORS A sample of SL/R 5000 TCM racers from recent years. What's your favourite TCM Torana? Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia... Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

14.01.2022 UNIQUE TCM MACHINES - PONTIAC FIREBIRD Few names conjure thoughts of American muscle like Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Built in 2014 and originally run in the Queensland-based Trans-Am series and briefly TCM by Ian Palmer, this 5.8-litre Chev-powered 'Bird has been a welcome addition to TCM in recent seasons with Wellpro Racing and driver Robert Hackwood.... Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography / Wellpro Racing Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons Insurance | Hoosier Tire Australia

12.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - MULTISPARES TORANA Already a polesitter and multiple race winner in 2020, Ryan Hansford's Multispares Torana is emerging as a bigger threat than ever to the rest of the TCM pack. Ryan sits second in the series standings following our Adelaide opener. Can the quick Queenslander and his Peters Motorsport team become champions in TCM?... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

10.01.2022 UNIQUE TCM MACHINES - MERCURY COMET Lots of car. Lots of character. The 1964 Mercury Comet of Allen 'Cusso' Boughen could never be missed out in the TCM pack. 'Cusso' ran in TCM with the support of passionate friends and family, and as one would expect for a man who earnt his nickname drag racing a 'Wild Bunch' Ford Customline in the 1980s, Cusso drove the big Comet with plenty of flair and tyre smoke never far behind!... The Comet sadly won't be on the TCM grid in the near future, but there are plenty of laps ahead for this unique American beast in state level competition. Team Mercury Comet Touring Car Masters Image Credit: Dirk Klynsmith Photography Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons Insurance | Hoosier Tire Australia

10.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - RAVAGE RACEWORKS TORANAS We can't wait to see the SL/R 5000s of Jim Pollicina and Dean Lillie back on track in Gulf Western Oil Touring Car Masters. Expect the machines from Ravage Raceworks' Melbourne raceshop to be competitive when TCM returns. Don't forget Jim is the reigning ProAm class champion and Dean won the opening Trophy race for 2020 in Adelaide.... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

10.01.2022 THE HOLDENS OF TCM - FROM TRACK TO STREET Gary O'Brien is a loyal and highly respected TCM 'original', whose Bendigo Retro Muscle Cars outfit has turned out gun TCM machines over the years. Gary himself raced two HQ GTS Monaros for many a year, including a class title-winning season in 2011. Gary's first Monaro racer is these days a stunning road cruiser, converted to concourse standard, road spec after a fine stint in TCM racing.... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography / Supplied

08.01.2022 THE PORSCHES OF TCM - FLYING SPARKS Former ProSports class winner and one of TCM's fast females, Amanda Sparks, negotiates Sandown Raceway's Turn 2 aboard her Porsche 911 RS, 2013. Image: Dirk Klynsmith Photography... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia

05.01.2022 THE CHEVROLETS OF TCM - PAUL FREESTONE'S CAMARO We're starting Chevy Week with a Camaro that was on the grid in the early years of TCM and still racing strong today. Ex-NASCAR and truck racer Paul Freestone has been a TCM stalwart since 2012 with his stunning Camaro SS. Originally located in Arizona, USA in the early 2000s before being prepared for Group NC competition, this classic Chev was previously raced in TCM by Alistair MacLean. ... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

02.01.2022 Torana racer aiming to bring genuine Holden power back underneath the hood of his SL/R 5000. READ MORE https://bit.ly/33j0464

02.01.2022 THE CHEVROLETS OF TCM - BILL PYE'S BOB JANE TRIBUTE The late Bill Pye joined the TCM ranks in 2010 with a Camaro SS previously owned by Tony Hunter and driven by John Bowe. Bill later raced a Porsche and the 1969 Camaro pictured below, which was a brilliant tribute to the similar machine raced by the legendary Bob Jane in the late '60s. A pure racer who presented and drove his cars with passion, Bill is greatly missed by the TCM community.... Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

02.01.2022 A SPECIAL HOLDEN CAR, DRIVEN BY A SPECIAL HOLDEN STAR TCM founder Tony Hunter built five cars during his 13 years in the category, all of which were 'GM' products. His distinctive orange and yellow HQ Monaro GTS was central to one of the most memorable moments in TCM history. It is the car that the late Jason Richards drove in a famous one-off appearance at Bathurst in 2011, when Hunter generously offered the seat to his fellow Kiwi for a special weekend on the Mountain.... In a truly inspirational performance, JR finished second in the final race and reset the TCM Bathurst lap record - an achievement which, like many of Jason's moments in a racecar, will remain with us forever. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Images: Dirk Klynsmith Photography / Supplied

02.01.2022 THE CHEVROLETS OF TCM - THE MONZA The Chev Monza nameplate is part of Australian motorsport history, having been an iconic choice of Sports Sedan for Moffat, Brock and Jane, to name a few. In 2014, Tony Hunter continued the legacy of Monzas racing in Australia when he debuted the first - and to date, only - TCM example. The 2+2 hatchback has proven to be a popular and potent TCM racer, and is a race/round winner on the streets of Adelaide in the capable hands of Greg Ritter.... The Monza still races on in TCM with current owner Ben Dunn, and we'll be sharing more images of this unique machine during Chevy Week. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia Image: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

02.01.2022 THE CHEVROLETS OF TCM - THE FIRST CHAMPION The car to beat when it all began in TCM. Steve Mason's '69 Camaro that won the inaugural season of Touring Car Masters back in 2007. Gulf Western Oil Pty Ltd | Shannons | Hoosier Tire Australia... Image: Dirk Klynsmith Photography

01.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Whiteline Racing's Sharon Middleton, one of the familiar and friendly faces of the TCM paddock!