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ABBIE EATON TO MAKE SUPER2 DEBUT

Abbie Eaton to make Super2 debut in Adelaide - Photo: Supplied

By Bruce Williams

Abbie Eaton to make Super2 debut in Adelaide - Photo: Supplied

Abbie Eaton to make Super2 debut in Adelaide – Photo: Supplied

The Grand Tour Test Driver Abbie Eaton will make her Super2 debut in Adelaide after securing a deal to Matt Stone Racing.

With the support of industrial equipment and safety supplier Blackwoods, Eaton completes MSR’s driver line-up and will drive one of the teams VF Commodore’s at the Superloop Adelaide 500.

She will be joined by experienced Supercars racer Ash Walsh and Aussie Racing Cars Champion Joel Heinrich in an expanded three-car MSR Super 2 attack.

“It has been an incredible process since arriving here in Australia back in November to finally say that we’re on the grid in Adelaide!” said Eaton.

“We’ve been working day and night since June last year to make this a reality and to get the deal done on Saturday morning was surreal, but it is a dream come true.”

“The MSR team have been fantastic in their support, as have the team at Supercars with their encouragement and interest in getting me to Adelaide. I can’t thank Blackwoods and MIS Motorsport Insurance enough for supporting me to be on the grid.”

“Blackwoods are such a well-recognised brand among industrial suppliers in Australia and have been a strategic partner with MSR for some time, so I’m really happy to be representing them and their 60 stores around Australia.”

“We’ve also got a great opportunity, through Blackwoods inclusive programs, to engage female tradespeople, which are strong in numbers across Australia.”

“I’ve watched many a race from the Adelaide 500 and of course the Formula 1 days over the years and it is one of the most talked about events internationally.”

“After having the two tests in December I know what I need to work on and how to get the best out of a Supercar. It’s just a case of doing that whilst learning another new circuit. This year I’m focussing on learning the circuits and if I can snatch a podium or two out of it then that will be fantastic.”

“Matt and his team are specialists when it comes to the Super2 Series and with their expansion to three cars, along with Todd in the ‘main game’ and their Championship winning historical data, there will be plenty of data to compare, work through and establish a baseline.”

“While I’m excited and thrilled that this has come together, it’s now down to work. I’ll be giving it my all throughout the weekend and doing what we can to repay the faith shown in me and ensure we’ll be on the grid for the rest of the season!”

Blackwoods’ support for Eaton expands its existing Supercars investment to Super2, reinforces its support of women in motorsport and commitment to diversifying the nation’s trades workforce.

“We welcome Abbie to Australia and are really enthusiastic about the role she can play in promoting diversity in sport and industry.” said Nick Severino, Group General Manager, Merchandising at Blackwoods.

“We’re genuinely proud that our support has helped deliver her career dream of a Supercar drive on our shores and we’ll be right behind her.”

Adelaide 500 on track action commences this Thursday.

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