BEST TO MAKE SOLO SUPERCARS DEBUT
Super2 Series leader Zak Best will make his solo Supercars Championship debut in June, driving a fifth Tickford Racing Ford Mustang as a wildcard entry.
Best will make his wildcard debut at the Darwin Triple Crown on the June 17-19 weekend, with a second appearance coming at The Bend SuperSprint from July 30-31.
The announcement follows his Supercars debut in the 2021 Bathurst 1000, in which he finished 15th alongside Jack Le Brocq. Best will suit up for the Great Race again this year with Tickford from October 6-9, completing a three-round Supercars stint.
“I’m pumped to be joining the Supercars grid as a wildcard later this year,” Best said.
“It’s really cool to take this step with Tickford Racing and I’m looking forward to getting out there and having a crack.
“I’ve been with Tickford for a little over a year now and we’ve covered a lot of ground in that time, the next step really is to get into the main game and see how we go.
“I grew up watching a lot of the current drivers racing Supercars, so it’ll be pretty special to share the track and race against those same guys at Darwin and The Bend.
“Obviously the goal will be to just do the best I can, so I’m training hard and preparing in the best way I can to make sure I’m ready to go, I can’t wait.”
Best joined Tickford in the Super2 Series last year, finishing second in his first season with the squad.
The Benalla native joins Cameron Waters and Thomas Randle as drivers who have graduated from Tickford’s Super2 program to the main game.
Tickford Racing CEO and Team Principal Tim Edwards was looking forward to seeing Best display his talents on the big stage.
“Zak has impressed us at pretty much every turn since he joined the team, both in our Super2 program and as a co-driver last year,” Edwards said.
“The natural next step for him is to make his solo debut, so we’re very pleased to have put together a couple of wildcard outings for him this season.
“It’s easy to forget Zak’s only been driving for us a little over a year, he’s had a lot thrown at him in that time and has taken it all in stride.
“It’s a whole new challenge and a considerable step up for him, but we’re very comfortable with giving it to him and are confident he’ll take it on and make the most of the opportunity.”
Before he steps up at Darwin in June, Best will continue his Super2 campaign at the Perth SuperNight from April 29 – May 1.
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