Croke departs DJR

Ben Croke while team manager at Dick Johnson Racing

By Andrew Clarke

Date posted: June 11, 2024

Dick Johnson Racing and long-time team leader Ben Croke have parted ways ahead of this weekend’s Darwin Triple Crown at Hidden Valley.

Dick Johnson Racing CEO, David Noble, has confirmed that it has parted ways with Croke after eight years with the organisation.

Croke has been the Team Principal through the evolution of the Gen3 cars, and Noble said it was felt it was time for a change.

The change was communicated to Croke when he returned from a long overdue overseas holiday that meant he missed the Perth round.

“It’s difficult, you know. Ben made an invaluable contribution to the organisation and has played a big part in getting to where we are, where we have been,” Noble told Auto Action.

“We’ve continued to evaluate all aspects of the team, and unfortunately we’ve made a decision to move on from Ben.”

Dick Johnson Racing confirmed the news and stated Josh Silcock and Mikey Flynn will step up.

“The Shell V-Power Racing Team today announces the departure of Team Manager, Ben Croke,” DJR said in a statement.

“We thank Ben for his invaluable contributions and leadership throughout his tenure. He leaves behind a legacy of success, excellence, care and camaraderie.

“We wish him well for the future. Josh Silcock and Mikey Flynn will undertake all internal and at track operational, administration and technical requirements.”

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Croke departs DJR

“It’s difficult, you know. Ben made an invaluable contribution to the organisation and has played a big part in getting to where we are, where we have been,” Noble told Auto Action.

“We thank Ben for his invaluable contributions and leadership throughout his tenure. He leaves behind a legacy of success, excellence, care and camaraderie.

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