Fifteen cars came out of hibernation, getting the season underway. The season opener saw the return of a number of the regular runners, as well as some of the newcomers who had raced in the category the season prior. Barry Richards in the ex-championship winning Dean Hansen HQ Holden and Troy Guise in his Ford Falcon were among the returning drivers. Rodney Heads returned with his new Torana for the season ahead. The car was built by Rodney for his long-time friend Warren Fowler who raced it before he sadly passed away. The car was then purchased and run by ex-V8 Ute champion Matt Spratt. The car has now returned home to Rodney and he is more than happy to be racing it this season.
Shane Holland had also made a car switch for the season ahead. After the passing of Shane’s dad Mark, the family decided that rather than sell the car Mark had
