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ALICE BUCKLEY Hunts Down Tyler Cheney in TA2 Championship Showdown

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September 23, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • ALICE BUCKLEY trails leader Tyler Cheney by 42 points entering Winton finale as proven race winner. Cheney acknowledges she’s legitimate title threat alongside Gomersall and Heinrich with eight races remaining.
  • Championship battle intensifies after Cheney’s Tailem Bend crash hurt Trans Am aspirations but kept TA2 car pristine. Leader admits single DNF could collapse advantage over charging field.
  • BUCKLEY’s Chevrolet Racing Camaro campaign positioned for late-season surge. Cheney emphasizes consistency strategy needed to maintain lead against multiple contenders including reigning Touring Car Masters champion Heinrich.

UPCOMING:

  • TA2 Muscle Car Series at Winton – September 26-27, 2026 – Four 15-lap races across weekend with practice Saturday 8:20am AEST

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Jack Fletcher originally appearing on speedcafe.com