PremiAir snags Russell

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: April 12, 2024

Fast co-driver David Russell will make the big switch to PremiAir Nulon Racing in 2024 after a successful stint at Erebus.

Despite having initially signed to stay with Erebus in 2024, Russell will now steer the #31 Camaro alongside James Golding at this year’s Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000 enduros.

The 42-year-old has mountains of experience at Bathurst, making his Great Race debut back in 2003 and not missing a race since 2010.

After stints at Fernandez Racing, Tekno, Kelly Racing/Nissan, Tickford and Matt Stone Racing, Russell was at his best at Erebus.

When sharing the #99 with Brodie Kostecki the pair’s worst finish was fourth with two podiums in 2021 and 2023 led by the runner-up finish last year.

Now Russell is looking forward to a fresh challenge with Golding.

“I am thrilled to finally announce that I am joining PremiAir Nulon Racing,” Russell said.

“Jimmy’s performance at Bathurst earlier this year was outstanding, and I am eager to partner up for some fantastic outcomes in the endurance races this September and October.”

In addition to the Great Race Russell has podium finishes in each of the two, three, six, 12, and 24-hour Bathurst events, while he is a Carrera Cup veteran with 36 podiums and will be racing in the one-make category at Taupo.

Golding has already had a number of co-drivers from James Moffat, Garth Tander, Richard Muscat, Mark Winterbottom, Scott Pye and Dylan O’Keeffe with three top 10s at Bathurst.

He is hoping to utilise the experience of Russell in 2024.

“I am looking forward to driving alongside Dave. He has a lot of experience that will add great value to our team,” Golding said.

“I haven’t worked or driven with him previously, so I am interested to see how he goes about it. Everyone is different because of the experiences they have had, so there is always something to learn from one another”

PremiAir Nulon Racing boss Peter Xiberras was delighted to confirm his signature.

“We are very pleased to finally be able to announce that David is joining our team for our 2024 endurance campaign,” Xiberras said.

“He has won at Bathurst in basically everything except a Supercar, where he has come oh-so-close with a second place at the 2023 event alongside 2023 champion Brodie Kostecki.

“There is no doubt he is highly experienced when it comes to the Mountain and to Supercars, and we are very excited to see what he and Jimmy can do in the #31 this year.”

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PremiAir snags Russell

When sharing the #99 with Brodie Kostecki the pair’s worst finish was fourth with two podiums in 2021 and 2023 led by the runner-up finish last year.

“Jimmy’s performance at Bathurst earlier this year was outstanding, and I am eager to partner up for some fantastic outcomes in the endurance races this September and October.”

“I am looking forward to driving alongside Dave. He has a lot of experience that will add great value to our team,” Golding said.

“He has won at Bathurst in basically everything except a Supercar, where he has come oh-so-close with a second place at the 2023 event alongside 2023 champion Brodie Kostecki.

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