Statement from Supercars on Adelaide 500
The South Australian Government has communicated its decision to no longer conduct the Adelaide 500. Supercars has enjoyed racing at this event since 1999. We regret that the South Australian … Read More
Category: Supercars
Supercars great Jamie Whincup evicted from Queensland after crossing border
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup claims he has done nothing wrong after being evicted from Queensland for crossing the border without quarantining. The seven-time Supercars champion, and several Triple Eight crew … Read More
Supercars: Dick Johnson Racing will go it alone in 2021
Dick Johnson Racing (DJR) confirmed today that it will return for its 40th season in 2021, with the Shell V-Power Racing Team competing with two Ford Mustangs in the 2021 … Read More
Rumor: Penske to axe Supercars effort, move McLaughlin to IndyCar (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Team Penske announced today that it will not return to compete in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship for the 2021 season. The team’s … Read More
Scott McLaughlin discusses his IndyCar debut this weekend
Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today’s NTT INDYCAR Series media news conference. We’re joined by the driver of the No. 3 Shell V-Power NiTRO+ Chevrolet for … Read More
Rumor: Bathurst was McLaughlin’s last Supercars race (Update)
While not ready to confirm whether he’ll be back or not, McLaughlin told Fox Sports after today’s race that if it this it, he’ll leave Supercars satisfied with what he’s achieved. “I’ve … Read More
Shane van Gisbergen wins Bathurst 1000 in final race for Holden
In Holden’s final ever race before the manufacturer ends its support in Australia, the Triple Eight team, the official factory team of the Red Lion in Supercars claimed an emphatic victory … Read More
Cam Waters breaks lap record to claim Bathurst 1000 pole position
Monster Energy Ford Mustang driver Cam Waters drove the fastest lap in history in a Supercar around Mount Panorama, to claim his first-ever pole position for the Great Race. It … Read More
Lee Holdsworth grabs provisional pole for Bathurst 1000
After 16 years of trying, Lee Holdsworth has himself in his best position yet to claim the Peter Brock Trophy, after nabbing provisional pole position for Sunday’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. … Read More
Bathurst 1000: Waters tops Thursday practice
Cameron Waters (above), driving the Tickford Racing’s #6 entry, turned the fastest lap of Day 1 of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 with a time of 2:04.1696s which saw him … Read More
Supercars unveils Next Generation race car
Supercars has today unveiled the first details of the next generation race car to appear on the grid from 2022. Codenamed “Gen3”, the program will deliver an evolution of the existing race … Read More
Walkinshaw Andretti United rolls out new race simulator
Walkinshaw Andretti United, Chaz Mostert and Motum Simulation have teamed up to produce the ultimate simulator for Supercars fans. Limited to just 25 units, the ‘Mostert Edition’ is based on … Read More
McLaughlin claims third consecutive Supercars Championship
27-year old kiwi Scott McLaughlin has confirmed his position as one of Supercars greatest all-time drivers, by locking in a third consecutive Championship this afternoon in South Australia. McLaughlin is … Read More
McLaughlin within reach of Championship after another win at The Bend
Scott McLaughlin is one step closer to a third consecutive Supercars Championship after another clinical victory this afternoon at the OTR SuperSprint in South Australia. McLaughlin started the day claiming his … Read More
McLaughlin had 6 2020 IndyCar races planned
Scott McLaughlin has revealed he had “half a dozen” IndyCar Series races planned this year before the coronavirus pandemic struck. McLaughlin will make his long-awaited debut in the United States … Read More
Supercars announces new broadcast deal with FOX
An exciting era of motorsport is on the horizon as Supercars today announces the highly anticipated new broadcast deal. The five-year deal will see Supercars again partner with Fox Sports … Read More
McLaughlin extends Championship lead with victory at The Bend
Scott McLaughlin capped off a roller coaster weekend at Sandown in South Australia with a race win to extend his lead to 215 points over Jamie Whincup. It leaves the … Read More
Coulthard wins at The Bend, Whincup and McLaughlin crash
Fabian Coulthard has won one of the most exciting Supercars race in recent history today at the Repco SuperSprint at The Bend. Coulthard claimed victory after a scintillating battle with … Read More
Ford remains committed to Supercars….for now
Newly appointed Ford Australia boss Andrew Birkic (shown) has confirmed Ford’s commitment to Supercars for next year, but after that Ford Detroit has issues with the Gen3 technical changes. Birkic … Read More
4000 spectator limit for 2020 Bathurst 1000
A limited number of fans will be able to attend the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 next month in a win for the sport. Given the ongoing COVID-19 situation, there had … Read More
Repco unveiled as Supercars Championship new naming rights partner
Repco today announced it has become the naming rights partner of Supercars for the next five years. The Supercars Championship will become known as the Repco Supercars Championship from 2021-2025. … Read More
McLaughlin ‘glad’ Cindric hasn’t written off IndyCar debut
Scott McLaughlin says he’s happy that Team Penske President Tim Cindric has not yet nixed a possible IndyCar Series debut this year. McLaughlin was originally scheduled to compete in the … Read More
Van Gisbergen clean sweeps Sunday’s two races in Townsville
Four consecutive weeks of racing wrapped up in spectacular style in Townsville today, with Red Bull Holden’s Shane van Gisbergen winning both of today’s races at the Robson Civil Projects … Read More
Scott McLaughlin claims 10th victory of 2020 in Townsville
Scott McLaughlin scored a commanding win in the opening race at the Robson Civil Projects Townsville SuperSprint, extending his championship lead and edging one step closer to a rare three-peat … Read More
Supercars announce final three events of 2020 with new dates
The 60th edition of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship will finish in spectacular style at its showpiece event, the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. The event was confirmed as the final … Read More