McCorkindale headlines Aussie Racing Cars entry list

FORMER Super2 and Trans Am racer Jon McCorkindale will switch to the Battery World Aussie Racing Cars Super Series after nearly having to give up motorsport altogether.

A budget shortfall prevented McCorkindale from returning for a second Trans Am season.

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Instead, he’ll be part of a 40-strong Aussie Racing Cars field this weekend at Newcastle, the category having been granted an exemption to break the street circuit’s track density limit of 36 cars.

“It’s a tight category in regards to the rules and regulations, so for me it will be fun as I aim to bring in more sponsorship to complete the year,” said McCorkindale.

“I think they’re built for it! These little cars, if you block up the inside of the corner even though it might be a narrow track, they are short enough to go around the outside, so I think the racing is going to be really good.

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“The new higher aero package for the Aussie Racing Cars this season is going to make the racing even tighter and there are good drivers as one of 15 can win up in Newcastle.

“It’s good to have the first round at Newcastle, especially for my sponsors to be in front of so many people and to be part of it as not long ago I was considering hanging up the helmet.”

TCR Australia podium finisher Kody Garland will also be on the grid.

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