NAPA Auto Parts Racing livery revealed – Photo: Supplied
Walkinshaw Andretti United has revealed the livery for its NAPA Auto Parts backed wildcard entry.
The team revealed the colours of the No. 27 Holden Commodore to be driven by Alexander Rossi and James Hinchcliffe at the Bathurst 1000 ahead of an extensive three-day testing program for the international drivers that commences at Winton Raceway tomorrow.
“We have been holding off in anticipation to finally reveal the car livery, donning our blue and yellow NAPA Auto Parts branding, which looks absolutely fantastic and will most certainly not be missed as Alexander and James tear around Mount Panorama.” said Jamie Walton – EGM Merchandise & Strategic Marketing, GPC Asia Pacific
“With the NAPA Auto Parts brand having such a strong heritage in motorsports internationally, to be able to launch the brand in Australia and New Zealand at the iconic Bathurst 1000 is a major milestone for the NAPA brand locally.”
“Partnering with Walkinshaw Andretti United and the various other sponsors on the car is a very exciting time for our NAPA brand.”
The NAPA backed entry features the iconic blue and yellow colours associated with the NASCAR and Indycar backed entries, while Virgin Australia’s red and purple has also been incorporated with significant support from the airline.
“I think the livery is a real head-turner, it looks fantastic.” said Bruce Stewart – Walkinshaw Andretti United Co-Team Principal
“The NAPA Auto Parts blue and yellow collaborates really well with the Virgin Australia colours, and the rest of the support partners.”
“It’s such an iconic look in US motorsport, it’s instantly recognisable, and it’s going to look amazing over the top of the mountain.”
“Thank you to NAPA Auto Parts, Virgin Australia and all the other partners involved. Not the least the wonderful team at Andretti Autosport and our great friend Bill Sandbrook.”
“We are all extremely excited to see how both Alexander and James go, first off at Winton, but more importantly, at Mount Panorama. Bring it on!”
Action at Mount Panorama takes place between 10-13 October for the Bathurst 1000.
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