June 12, 2012




Hailfire Racing made official tonight their newest partners in TORA Racing.

Unfortunately, with BMW Factory Support pulling out on Sunday and Motul's offer for a primary sponsor riding on that package, Hailfire Racing was forced to find new support quickly. This came in two forms, one rather likely and another that wasn't.


Above: Hailfire Racing unveils their new primary sponsor and liveries at their home track, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Jones Soda Co., who had a two-race package with Hailfire97x himself in the middle of Season 8, announced their return to TORA GT with plans to run full-season as the big logo on the sides of the new car--a car itself which surprised many. While not known for their relations with HR, Ford Motor Company has supported Maserati F1's championship-winning campaign in the 2012 Modern Muscle Touring Car Championship, as well as past entries in Stock Car and V8 Supercar related championships.

The finalization of the arrangement came as a result of Hailfire97x winning a TORA MSA GT North America test race at Laguna Seca in the Ford GT, showing the car's potential pace and driveability. Jones Soda Co. logos were present on the car during the test, however the car was running a dated 2011 Forza Motorsport Public Lobby livery and this was initially discredited.


Above: HR drivers Red Dirt Bandit (#66) and Hailfire97x (#9) pose their cars with the official team vehicle.

Hailfire Racing plans on starting the TORA MSA GT Championship Season 9 Powered by GT Omega with the following lineup:


#9 -- Hailfire97x


#66 -- Red Dirt Bandit


#196 -- Maserati F1


# -- Mopar4t4 (Non-Points/Reserve Driver)


Drake Hellspawn (Official Team Vehicle Driver)


Official reveal of the Fourth Driver, as well as other possible test drivers, to be released at a later date.

-T. Johannes, Hailfire Racing Captain -- June 12, 2012