A SHOCK has emerged on the final day of the Fight in the Night event, with three key categories simultaneously walking away from the AASA Race Series.

The platform formerly known as the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series has been through a period of turmoil, which had already led to Formula RX8 quitting prior to the Queensland Raceway round.

That decision had come hot on the heels of television coverage being ditched, replaced by a livestream that has attracted severe criticism on the grounds of quality and reliability.

Now, the TA2 Muscle Car Series, Legend Cars Australia and the IRC Racing Series have announced they’re leaving the AASA effective immediately in favour of finishing their respective seasons via to-be-confirmed solutions.

“Following several weeks of discussions regarding the future participation of our respective categories under the AASA sanctioning body and on the platform formerly known as the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series, the TA2 Muscle Car Series, IRC Racing Series and Legend Cars Australia Series have collectively decided to withdraw from the remaining rounds of the 2026 championship season,” read a joint statement.

“This decision has not been taken lightly. However, recent developments – including the reduction in broadcast platforms and the reduced involvement of Marcos Ambrose in his role as Competition Manager – have caused the three categories to lose confidence in the current management and direction of both AASA and the racing series.

“At the conclusion of the 2025 Championship season, our categories committed to participating in the 2026 championship based on a range of agreed inclusions. Central to that was the promotion and broadcast of the series across three platforms: livestream, free-to-air television and Kayo Sports.

“The subsequent loss of two of those three broadcast platforms represents a significant departure from the basis upon which our categories committed to the 2026 season. Commercial agreements were entered into by our categories on the strength of those inclusions, and their reduction has negatively affected our competitors, commercial partners, and supporters.

“Of equal concern is that these significant changes have occurred without adequate communication or consultation with the participating categories. As a result, it has become clear that the current direction of AASA and the series is no longer aligned with the values, expectations and standards that our categories collectively believe are essential to supporting our customers.

“The TA2 Muscle Car Series, IRC Racing Series and Legend Cars Australia remain committing to providing their competitors with a professionally managed and well-promoted racing platform.

“Plans for the remainder of the 2026 season are highly advanced, with further information regarding those arrangements to be communicated shortly. Most importantly, fans of all three categories will once again be able to watch the racing action via Livestream, Free-To-air and Pay Television for the remainder of our respective 2026 championships.

“We thank the wider motorsport community for its continued patience, understanding an support throughout these important discussions.

“TA2, IRC and Legend Cars Australia also wish to extend their sincere appreciation to the officials, flag marshals, volunteers and event personnel who have supported our categories at track level. Their contribution has helped make our participation an enjoyable and engaging experience, and we hope to see many of them again in pitlane and throughout the garages in the future.”