Cameron gets long awaited Supercars chance
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 6 July 2024
Aaron Cameron has been rewarded for years of work by getting a Supercars debut with Blanchard Racing Team in the 2024 enduros.
Cameron joins Aaron Love in an all Aaron combination in the #3 CoolDrive Mustang for the iconic Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000 events.
It is a reward for effort and patience for Cameron, who has been a young gun to watch for many years.
He first appeared on the national scene in the Australian Formula Ford and V8 Utes Series back in 2017, but has made a name for himself in the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia series where he has collected seven wins and 27 podiums.
He also dominated last year’s S5000 title, winning seven of the last nine races.
In 2023 Cameron took a leap towards his Supercars dream by making his Super2 debut at Sandown last year and was competitive straight away.
He has competed every event since with 2024 being his first full season with Kelly Racing and he currently sits a strong second in the championship.
Cameron can’t wait for his first shot at the big time.
“I am thrilled to join BRT as co-driver for the 2024 Supercars endurance season,” he said.
“The opportunity to work with an emerging team and showcase my skills with another young guy in Aaron Love is very exciting.
“I look forward to contributing to the team’s success on the track.”
BRT team principal Tim Blanchard said Cameron has impressed at team evaluation days and deserves the opportunity.
“We are delighted to welcome Aaron Cameron to BRT,” he said.
“Aaron’s outstanding performances during our evaluation days at the end of last season and earlier this year have left a strong impression on us.
“Alongside his great form in Super2, where he currently holds second place in the championship, Aaron’s impressive achievements across various categories and his evident racing talent make him a valuable asset to our team.
“His experience and winning attitude align perfectly with our team’s goals, and we are confident that he will make a significant impact alongside Aaron Love.
“With the addition of Aaron Cameron, BRT completes its formidable endurance line-up, with Jack Perkins teaming up with James Courtney in the sister No. 7 Snowy River Caravans entry.”
Supercars Townsville 500 schedule
Friday, July 5
Practice 1: 1: C. Waters 1:13.9603 2: T. Randle +0.1206 3: W. Brown +0.2019
Practice 2: 1: C. Waters 1:13.8376 2: J. Le Brocq +0.0590 3: M. Winterbottom +0.2946
Saturday, July 6
10.15-10.30: Race 13 Qualifying
12.05-12.35: Top 10 Shootout
14.40-16.48: Race 13 88 laps
Sunday, July 7
10.05-10.20: Race 14 Qualifying
12.05-12.35: Top 10 Shootout
14.40-16.48: Race 13 88 laps
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