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Blake Tracey needs second in Trans Am to pursue a Supercars co-drive
Blake Tracey is chasing second place in the Trans Am championship to earn Superlicence points.
The young Australian driver is third, 24 points behind Todd Hazelwood, with the season finale at Sandown ahead.
Those points would make Tracey eligible to be considered for a co-drive in Supercars, Australia's top touring-car series.
A co-drive would give him a chance to prove himself in a Supercar, which he says is his goal.
His family team cannot afford to compete in multiple categories, and budget limits make Super2 an unlikely option.
A difficult final race in GT4 Australia also cost Tracey and teammate George Miedecke a shot at second in their championship, raising the importance of his Trans Am result.
Tracey expects to return to Trans Am in 2027 and hopes to race in GT4 again with Miedecke, while seeking a Supercars opportunity.
Blake Tracey needs to finish second in the Trans Am championship to secure the Superlicence points needed to be considered for a Supercars co-drive.
He is third in the standings, 24 points behind Todd Hazelwood in second.
Tracey said he wants a co-drive to prove his ability in a Supercar and be ready if an opportunity arises.
He said budget constraints make Super2 an unlikely option for his family-run team.
His goal for second in Trans Am became more important after he and George Miedecke finished fourth in the GT4 Australia Silver championship.
- Who
- Blake Tracey, a Trans Am driver seeking a Supercars co-drive.
- What
- He needs to finish second in the Trans Am championship to earn the Superlicence points needed to be considered for a co-drive.
- When
- The Trans Am season finale is upcoming; its date is not stated.
- Where
- The season finale will be held as part of an event whose location is not stated in the article.
- Why
- Tracey wants to secure the points and prove his ability in a Supercar; his family-run team has limited funding for other racing options.
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Tracey joined Miedecke Motorsport’s GT4 Australia line-up with George Miedecke.
Miedecke was caught up in an opening-lap tangle, and the pair fell to fourth in the Silver championship.
Tracey was third in the standings, 24 points behind Todd Hazelwood in second, and said he needed second place for the required Superlicence points.
- Current Trans Am position
- Third
- Gap to second place
- 24 points behind Todd Hazelwood
- Required championship finish
- Second, to earn enough Superlicence points for consideration for a Supercars co-drive
- GT4 Australia Silver result
- Fourth, with George Miedecke
- Team budget
- Super2 is described as an unlikely move for Tracey’s family-run outfit
What people are saying
I’ve always said I just need one shot to prove myself
I just want to prove that I can beat these guys.
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