Interest in HDT Cup Really Taking Off

The Independent Race Series' newest category, the HDT Cup, has generated massive interest, before even turning a wheel.

Production Racing Cars hard-charger Hans Riehs has purchased a car (pictured) from South Australia, and a number of other competitors are believed to be in negotiations to acquire cars.

Hans purchased his car from Gary Baxter, who has several other cars available for around $2500 - Bargain Motorsport!! Gary can be contacted on 0418 832 664, or gary@trackskill.com.au

The HDT Cup will be supported by HDT, and will cater for VB, VC, VH, VK and VL Commodores, with classes for different engine types/capacities.

A meeting to launch the category is scheduled for 5 June, at 5pm, at the Super Hoist Plus HQ - Lot 3 Sagewick Place, Moss Vale (off Lackey St). Interested competitors should contact Laurie Betland: 02 4860 3333 or 0411 176 382.

New Round Two Photos Online

With thanks to John Smith of Photos 'n' Things, more photos from Round Two of the Independent Race Series have been added to the website.

Click here to view the full gallery.

New Category for iRace

A new category will join the Independent Race Series ranks in the very near future.

HDT manager Darren Gillis raced with the series at Oran Park, and has offered his support to a new category for the Independent Race Series.

The new category will be known as the "HDT Cup" and will cater for Commodores from the following models: VB/VC/VH/VK and VL.

The cars eligble will be divided into classes according to their engine capacity, with classes designated as follows:

Class A will be for the 308 and Chev V8's

Class B for the 253 V8

Class C for V6 and Straight Six cylinder cars

Laurie Betland from Super Hoist Plus has put his support behind the concept and will host a get together for all interested competitors at his business premises at Lot 3 Sagewick Place Moss Vale [off Lackey St] on Friday 5th Of June at 5pm.

Laurie will have a BBQ and informal meeting to launch the exciting new category.

HDT will provide Trophies and HDT rear quarter and windscreen stickers for the category.

Competitors interested in the HDT Cup can contact Laurie Betland on 02 4860 3333 or 0411 176 382.

Round Two TV Details

Television coverage from Round Two of the Independent Race Series will air on SBS Speedweek, Sunday 7 June at 1pm.

The coverage will feature highlights of the action from Oran Park, and plenty of driver interviews. Tune in to catch all the action.

The show will also be screened on Fox Sports InsideSpeed 1 to 2 weeks later (date TBC).

As always, check your local guides for details.

More Videos from Oran Park

Check out YouTube for some more videos from Round Two at Oran Park:

SuperTruck farewell demonstration (burnouts)

Onboard with Gerry Murphy - RX7 - Muscle Division Race One

Onboard with Gerry Murphy - RX7 - Muscle Division Race Two Part One

Onboard with Gerry Murphy - RX7 - Muscle Division Race Two Part Two

Onboard with Gerry Murphy - RX7 - Muscle Division Race Three Part One

Onboard with Gerry Murphy - RX7 - Muscle Division Race Three Part Two

Onboard with Sam Dale - Reynard 94D - Formula Tasman Race Two

Onboard with Anthony Soole - Lotus Exige - Production Racing Cars

Click the links to view the videos.

Round Three Entries - Get Them In!

Round Three of the Independent Race Series is just one month away. The event is scheduled for the excellent Morgan Park circuit at Warwick, in SE Queensland.

Entries are now open, and competitors are urged to get their entries in.

To access the ONLINE entry form, click here.

To access the PRINTABLE entry form, click here.

As at all rounds in 2009, the first competitor to submit their entry is eligible for half price entry at the following round. Congratulations to Formula Tasman competitor Michele Guyer for being the first to enter for round two, and therefore being eligible to enter for round three for a 50% discount.

Onboard with Ed Singleton at Oran Park

First Batch of Round Two Photos Online

The first installment of photos from Round Two of the Independent Race Series has been posted, with photos from a selection of categories.

Check out the new gallery by clicking here.



More photos will be added over the coming days.

Onboard with Anthony Soole at Oran Park

IRACE PRC LOTUS EXIGE from Anthony Soole on Vimeo.

Double The Fun for Round Two

Independent Race Series fields have doubled in size since the series made a humble start to 2009, back in March at the wonderful Morgan Park circuit.

Round Two is nearly upon us, and for this round the series heads to Sydney's Oran Park. Bumper fields in Production Racing Cars and RocketSports are expected, plus the fantastic SuperTrucks, and a strong lineup including Touring Car Challenge, Muscle Division, Formula Tasman and LeMans Sports.

The flowing Oran Park South Circuit will play host to some fantastic action, with Practice and Qualifying on Friday (15 May), a couple of races on Friday afternoon, and the bulk of racing on Saturday 16 May.

As always, the Independent Race Series features a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, where fans can get an up close look at the cars, meet the drivers, and generally get amongst it. For drivers, it is an affordable, mate-against-mate platform to enjoy motorsport.

To view the schedule for Round Two, please click here.

If you would like to compete at the event, it's not too late! Check out the online entry form here, and get in touch with our Competitor Liaison via email, or on 0412 785 486, to secure your entry.

If you can't make it to Oran Park for the event, you can keep an eye on the official website: www.irace.net.au for updates during the event.