The new agreement will offer the categories technical support and hardware from Chevrolet Performance engines for the foreseeable future

The control formula category uses a Chevrolet LS3-based engine across all its US-built Howe Racing Enterprises spaceframe chassis.

The deal will see internal and external changes to the engines in a bid to improve reliability and lower costs to competitors while retaining the current 525hp (391kW) power output.

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Chevrolet Racing general manager Chris Payne said the popularity of the cars made the deal a no-brainer.

“It’s clear that with over 100 TA2 and Trans Am race cars in Australia and New Zealand, the popularity of the TA2 platform is undeniable,” said Payne.

“We are delighted to have been asked to provide the Chevy Performance crate engine package for the series.”

HCC Distribution is the local authorised importer and distributor of Trans Am and TA2 cars in Australia.

Although the categories bear different names, the cars across them are identical.

The Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Dodge Challenger are all powered by the same engine and are only separated by the respective bodykits.

HCC Director Mark Crutcher added: “There’s always a balance between cost, performance and reliability when it comes to race engines, now we can tick all three boxes with the Chevrolet Performance crate engine package.

“It was time to look to the future and we are excited to announce our plan to run with the Chevrolet Performance CT525 crate engine package in the series.”

The Trico Trans Am Series and TA2 Muscle Car Series will race together at Mount Panorama as part of the Bathurst 6 Hour undercard.

This article was changed from its original form to reflect an amended media release from HCC Distribution.