The term Group 2 may refer to: Alkaline earth metal, a chemical element classification Astronaut Group 2, also known as The New Nine, the second group of astronauts selected by NASA in 1962 Group 2 (motorsport), an FIA classification for cars in auto racing and rallying that preceded Group A Group 2, the second level of worldwide Thoroughbred horse races Group 2 fax machine - Group 1 & Group 2 are obsolete analog standards for sending faxes Group of Two, a proposed informal special relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China