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The original Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Trans-Am series first began in 1966, and although discontinued briefly in 2006, was reinstated three years later. For much of its history the Trans-Am has catered to space-frame race cars with replica fibreglass or carbon-fibre bodies mounted on top, but in its formative years, it was actually based on factory production cars.

Even to this day, the Trans-Am's most famous era was that of 1966 - 1972, when it was bolstered by heavy factory involvement, big-name drivers, and when the cars were actually closely related to what could be bought off the showroom floor. Many of the cars from this era still exist, and although they demand a premium, their enthusiastic owners are happy to get them out and exercise them on a regular basis. More info on Historic Trans-Am can be found at: www.historictransam.com

However, on the other side of the world, in Queensland, Australia, in more recent years another series that celebrates that period of the Trans-Am has also been created; the Australian Trans-Am Association (ATA). The ATA is open to 2-door, 4-seat, rear wheel drive, V8 powered American production vehicles built from 1963 - 1974. ATA rules are based on those of the original SCCA Trans-Am, though with some tweaks to help retain costs, such as a Hoosier cross-ply control tyre, and several engine restrictions to keep horsepower levels down, and preserve the life of drivelines and other components. Wheel size limits are 15" x 8.5". Just as in the SCCA Trans-Am, all ATA races have a rolling start.

With several people from the ATA either members or regular visitors to The Roaring Season, I felt it time we created a dedicated thread for this fast growing category, for anyone interested in the class. So here it is guys.

In the meantime, check out the ATA website: http://www.transamracing.com.au/