Supra’s starring role at Grand Final
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 28 September 2025
Eagle-eyed Supercars fans watching Brisbane win the 2025 AFL Grand Final may have spotted the new GR Supra on show at the MCG.
Before the new Toyota GR Supra was seen at a Supercars event, it appeared on the last Saturday in September at the mighty MCG.
Walkinshaw Andretti United veteran crew member Rob Starr had the task of delivering the Supercar to the middle of the ground as it took centre stage during the iconic AFL Premiership celebrations.
In addition to the array of Hiluxes that surrounded the podium, the new GR Supra Supercar was positioned in the background, visible each time a player walked up to receive their premiership medal.
It was a great way to promote both Supercars and the GR Supra to sports fans nationwide before it takes on the Camaro and Mustang in the 2026 season.
Rob Starr with the Supra during Brisbane’s celebrations of the 2025 AFL Grand Final victory. Image: Rob Starr Instagram
The Supra Supercar can now join the likes of the infamous 1991 “Angry Anderson” Batmobile and Katy Perry’s futuristic silver vehicle last year as four-wheel machines that stole the show on Grand Final day.
Hopefully, more of this cross-spot crossover will take place, given Toyota is a major backer of both the AFL and Cricket Australia.
In addition to the Toyota, Tickford superstars Cameron Waters and Mark Winterbottom were also featured on the Channel Seven coverage.
The man delivering the Supra to the middle of Australia’s most famous sporting arena was Starr, who loved every moment of it.
“My first time at a Grand Final at the MCG was a pretty cool experience,” Starr wrote on Instagram.
“Didn’t get to see heaps of the game, but did come out onto the ground inside the Supra and then watch all the presentation ceremony in the centre of the G..
“A great win for the Lions on a great day.”
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