BURSON PARTNER WITH BARGWANNA

Burson Auto Parts with Jason Bargwanna

Leading automotive trade supplier Burson Auto Parts returns to motorsport after announcing it will sponsor the Garry Rogers Motorsport Peugeot 308 TCR of returnee Jason Bargwanna.

By HEATH McALPINE

The 2000 Bathurst winner tested the Peugeot last week at the TCR Australia test day where he finished 10th in what was his first proper run after an aborted session at Sandown a week prior.

“Returning to top level motorsport with such an iconic and blue-chip partner is unreal,” Bargwanna stated. “I have been fortunate over the years to work with many teams and sponsors. There is no doubt that Burson Auto Parts is the perfect partner for my 2020 TCR championship assault.

“The Burson Auto Parts Racing Peugeot is a rocket-ship and the car looks fantastic. And as the season progresses we will have some exciting livery design changes to highlight some of the world renowned and iconic automotive brands available through your local Burson Auto Parts store.

“I look forward to meeting the Burson Auto Parts team at stores across the country and I am very excited about racing with this outstanding Australian company – now let’s get on the track!”

Anthony Hughes, Burson Auto Parts Group general manager, marketingis excited by the new venture and believes it will represent the 185 stores the brand has nationally well.

“This an opportune time to maximise the Burson Auto Parts – The Parts Professionals message to our loyal and growing trade customer base across the country,” Hughes said. “TCR is a new and exciting national motor racing category and the cars strongly reflect the majority that are being driven and serviced by our customers – the mechanics in your local
workshops.”

“We have a very highly experienced driver in Jason Bargwanna and an even more experienced team in GRM for the new TCR season. We are joined by our supplier partners Dayco, Wesfil, Fuchs, Hella, Hella Pagid, Sachs, Bosch and Premier Auto Trade with this exciting marketing initiative and we look forward to a fantastic season ahead.”

The opening TCR race of the season is the non-series Asia Pacific Cup at the Australian Grand Prix, while a 500km two-driver event at Mount Panorama signals the finale where Bargwanna will partner with son Ben at the event.

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