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CHAZ KEY TO WAU PLAN

Chaz Mostert key to WAU plan - Photo: LAT

By Bruce Williams

Chaz Mostert key to WAU plan - Photo: LAT

Chaz Mostert key to WAU plan – Photo: LAT

After months of informed conjecture, Chaz Mostert has finally confirmed he is moving to Walkinshaw Andretti United next year.

As predicted by Auto Action back in July, Mostert will join a fortified WAU operation as the cornerstone of the former Holden Racing Team’s latest – and most ambitious – plan to return to the top.

He will lead an all-new driver line-up, with newly-crowned Super2 champion Bryce Fullwood set to take over the second seat.

Mostert replaces long-time Clayton incumbent James Courtney and Fullwood gets Scott Pye’s place.

As AA revealed four months ago, Mostert rejected a big offer from DJR Team Penske to partner Scott McLaughlin at the title-sweeping Ford team.

Along with attracting Mostert and signing young gun Fullwood, WAU is investing in increased engineering resources.

Acclaimed race engineer Adam de Borre will move from Tickford Racing to WAU to continue his successful partnership with the Gold Coast-based front-runner.

It has also been revealed that Tickford Racing waived its right to re-sign Mostert, based on a performance clause in his contract that was met, to allow the move.

Mostert, 27, will also compete in some American GT races with BMW, as well as the Bathurst 12 Hour, and is also free to contest the TCR Australia Series, most likely with the HMO Hyundai team.

While Mostert acknowledges leaving his competitive Tickford Mustang drive is a risk, he is convinced the gamble will be worth it.

“I’ve spent a lot of time racing with one team and I just think it’s time to try something a little bit different,” Mostert told AA. “You need to find the best environment for yourself to get the most out of you and that’s really what it comes down to.

“At 27, it’s time to take a bit of a risk in my career and I’m happy with the direction I’ve chosen to go.”

Read the full story in the latest issue of Auto Action (1775), available both in stores and online right now.

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