SUPERCHEAP AUTO REVEAL BATHURST LIVERY
Supercheap Auto has released a new livery which is set to adorn the #39 Holden ZB Commodore driven by Broc Feeney and Russell Ingall in the 2021 Bathurst 1000.
Unveiled at an event in Brisbane, the livery focuses on the Supercheap Auto brand, as well as Australian patriotism.
Large Supercheap Auto logos span the sides of the car, likewise the bonnet.
The Australian flag also features prominently with ‘Proudly Australian’ slogans attached.
The livery also makes reference to the replacement of Supercheap Auto by Repco as this year’s naming rights sponsor for the event, featuring the slogan ‘We still love you Bathurst xoxo’.
Running along the top of the windshield is a sticker noting the driving pair, ‘Enforcer and the Kid’.
Managing Director of Supercheap Auto Benjamin Ward was proud of the livery and what it represents.
“Today is about bringing our team together, sharing our passion for Bathurst and our continued commitment to Australian motorsport,” Ward said.
“We are proudly Australian owned and the team environment we have built around our long-term commitment to the sport is quite incredible and worth celebrating.
“This wildcard with Russell and Broc takes our partnership with The Great Race to a new level and we’re excited to be reuniting with our fans at Bathurst come December.
“The Supercheap Auto Bathurst Supercar looks fantastic and we are proud to unveil the final race livery with our fans and team. It looks racey and I can’t wait to see it at Mount Panorama.”
Commenting on the fresh design at the live launch, Ingall was rapt with the final result.
“We’ve had so many comments come back through social media and all the platforms online about how good the testing livery has been because it’s very clean and Supercheap Auto is very prominent,” Ingall said.
“It’s great that we’ve kept with that theme and just cleaned it up a little bit.
“The proudly Australian is fantastic, it’s going to be a great theme throughout Bathurst as well.
“Overall, I honestly can say it’s probably one of the best Supercheap liveries we’ve had so far, so I think it’s something to be proud of and I look forward to showing it off on the mountain.”
Feeney was also looking forward to driving the new look machine.
“We’re getting around QR pretty well at the moment, obviously Bathurst is a completely different place but we’re definitely looking forward to it.
“I can’t wait to take this car for a drive, it looks unbelievable.
“It’s got the Australian flags on it and we’re probably one of the very few Australian teams, a lot of Kiwis in there at the moment.
“Supercheap Auto have done a great job. I think it looks super clean, and red always goes fast, isn’t that what they say.”
Feeney will drive alongside 2005 Supercars champion Russell Ingall in a wildcard entry at the Great Race, after his recent announcement as the new Triple Eight Race Engineering Supercars driver to replace Jamie Whincup.
In the lead-up to the livery announcement, Feeney and Ingall have had two test opportunities at Queensland Raceway in a predominately red livery.
Feeney does have prior experience in an endurance race at Mount Panorama, competing in the 2020 Bathurst 1000 on his 18th birthday in partnership with James Courtney of Tickford Racing.
The 57-year-old Ingall will be taking part in his 26th event.
The Bathurst 1000 is set to take place from November 30-December 5.
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