KURT KOSTECKI NOT JUST LOOKING AT WAU

Walkinshaw Andretti United Wildcard driver Kurt Kostecki admitted to Auto Action he is not wedded to the team and is able to look elsewhere for a full-time Supercars Championship seat in 2022.

The 23-year-old West Australian has already completed two of his three Wildcard appearances this year and impressed with a top 10 finish in Darwin.

The result at Hidden Valley Raceway was the best ever finish for a Wildcard driver and turned heads up and down the Supercars paddock.

Kostecki hopes that these strong Wildcard results will give him a leg to stand on when hunting for a seat in 2022.

“Having done these rounds in the main series recently, the aim is to put me in the frame and put my hat in the ring for next year,” Kostecki explained to AA. “We’re working really hard to try and get something there and I hope that having a good result in Darwin puts me in a good position.”

Kostecki admits that while Walkinshaw Andretti United has given him the opportunity this year, it was agreed that he could spread his wings and find a full-time drive elsewhere.

“With how tough it is, a lot of drivers wanting to get into Supercars, we’re looking around as much as we can at the moment, we’re starting talks,” he said.

“The goal for Walkinshaw was to help me get a leg up and get into the series next year, we have to see how it pans out and hopefully I’m on the grid full-time next year.

“It’s all business. So for them (WAU), they’ve got to put themselves in the best position, whether that’s with me or not.”

The humble Kostecki is grateful for the opportunity that has been presented to him this year and feels that he is improving every time he gets behind the wheel.

“I’m just grateful that I’ve got this opportunity,” he said. We’re just working hard and trying to get my foot in the door, and this puts me in the best position.

“They’ve (WAU) been awesome with me so far and we’ve been working hard to put a good product out on the track every time we get into a session.”

In Darwin, Kostecki was often ahead of regular driver Bryce Fullwood, not bad for someone who has only contested 15 Supercars Championship races.

“The number one comparison are your teammates, so if I can do what Bryce is doing in the car and even what Chaz (Mostert) is doing at the next round, it definitely puts me in a good position.”

Kurt Kostecki is expected to be announced as a Matt Stone Racing co-driver in coming weeks alongside his brother Jake.

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