Penrite Racing all black for 2024
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 3 February 2024
The Penrite Racing Mustangs are back in black for the 2024 Supercars season where the returning Richie Stanaway joins rising star Matt Payne.
The all Kiwi combination will be appropriately driving all black Mustangs with the Ford squad opting for a simple, but fresh livery.
Last year Penrite Racing started with a black base, but it featured more white around the rear quarter panels before going gold at Bathurst.
Matt Payne, Brenton Grove, Stephen Grove, David Cauchi and Richie Stanaway with their new set of wheels.
The gold livery also brought some golden trophies to the team with David Reynolds winning on the Gold Coast and Adelaide streets.
But for 2024 Penrite Racing has gone back to its roots for its 2024 livery with the all black concept for the drivers from the land of the All Blacks.
A major focus will be on the performance of Stanaway, who is making a comeback to full time racing after four years away since his GRM stint in 2019.
Matt Payne and Richie Stanaway will aim to take Penrite Racing to more wins in 2024.
But the Kiwi has shot back into the frame from obscurity after two impressive drivers at Bathurst in 2022 for Erebus and 2023 for Triple Eight. The latter resulted in him joining the greats and winning the Peter Brock Trophy with Shane van Gisbergen.
Stanaway, who will take over Reynolds’ #26 entry said the livery “represents a shared vision” from the team.
“The new livery is not just a design; it represents a shared vision and determination among the team,” he said.
“Together, we are ready for the upcoming season and want to make it a memorable one for Penrite Racing.”
Matt Payne leading the field through the Adelaide streets in the gold Mustang last year. Image: EDGE Photography
Payne is entering his second Supercars season on a high after announcing himself with a stunning drive on the streets of Adelaide.
The younger Kiwi rose in confidence and speed throughout his rookie season and it all came to a head at the Adelaide finale as he dominated the final race of the year.
“It’s awesome to finally unveil the Penrite Racing livery for 2024 at the Penrite headquarters,” Payne said.
There was more white on Penrite Racing’s initial 2023 livery. Image: EDGE Photography
“I really love the sleek design for this year, and I can’t wait to showcase it on the track and make our partners and fans proud.
“Looking forward to cutting our first laps of the year in a few weeks at the Bathurst 500!”
Penrite Racing CEO Brenton Grove believes “anything is possible” after the team enjoyed such a strong finish to the up and down 2023.
“It is fantastic to see the covers come off our 2024 Penrite Racing Mustangs,” he said.
“The team has done an incredible job preparing a brand-new car for Richie in #26 and completely rebuilding the #19 Mustang for Matt.
“I want to thank all our 2024 partners for their support. The cars certainly look impressive, and we can’t wait to go racing with them.”
Stanaway and Payne will get their first drive of their new look Penrite Racing Mustangs at Winton on February 7.
2024 Supercars livery launch season
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Blanchard Racing Team – #3 Love #7 Courtney
Brad Jones Racing – #14 Fullwood
Penrite Racing – Saturday, February 3
Triple Eight Racing Engineering – Saturday, February 3
Team 18 – Tuesday, February 6
Matt Stone Racing – Friday, February 9
PremiAir Racing – Wednesday, February 14
Dick Johnson Racing – Wednesday, February 14
Tickford, Erebus – TBA
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