Castrol Australia and New Zealand has announced the extension of its long-standing partnership with Tickford Racing. This new multi-year deal ensures that Castrol will continue as a naming rights partner of Tickford Racing into 2025 and beyond, marking one of the longest-running sponsorships in the Repco Supercars Championship.
Castrol’s association with Tickford Racing dates back to 2003, when the team was known as Ford Performance Racing (FPR). Over the years, this partnership has remained unbroken, and the 2025 season will celebrate their 23rd year together.
It will continue as the naming right partner for Thomas Randle and will also remain on Cam Waters’ Monster Energy Mustang.
Jotika Prasad, Marketing Director of Castrol Australia and New Zealand, expressed immense pride in continuing this partnership.
“Castrol is immensely proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Tickford Racing,” said Prasad. “In such a competitive environment like the Supercars Championship, Tickford Racing has always been up for the challenge and the team’s performance in 2024 demonstrated just that”.
The 2024 Supercars Championship was a breakthrough year for Thomas Randle, who achieved a career-best fifth place in the Championship. His season included several firsts, such as his maiden pole position at Symmons Plains and podium finishes in back-to-back events to close out the season. Randle will continue to drive the #55 Castrol Racing Mustang in 2025, marking his fourth year as a primary driver with Tickford Racing.
Simon Brookhouse, CEO of Tickford Racing, highlighted the importance of Castrol’s support.
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with Castrol, a brand that’s been integral to Tickford Racing for so many seasons,” said Brookhouse. “Their ongoing support has played a key role in our success, and we’re excited to continue building on that foundation into 2025 and beyond”.
Thomas Randle in Tickford Racings #55 Castrol Mustang. Photo Supplied.
Thomas Randle also shared his excitement about the continued partnership: “It is really exciting that Castrol will continue as a major partner of Tickford Racing in 2025 and beyond.
“This is a partnership that stretches back to 2003, and for me, I’m proud to have represented Castrol since I first joined the Supercars Championship. We enjoyed some strong results in 2024. We can’t wait for 2025 to roll around, and to be doing it again with Castrol is already a dream result”.
The 2025 Repco Supercars Championship kicks off under the lights at Sydney Motorsport Park from February 21st to 23rd. With Castrol’s continued support, Tickford Racing is poised for another exciting season.
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