Triple Eight wins on Holden debut in 2010 "Triple Eight, General Motors and Supercars have put in a mammoth effort over the past three years to get this project on the track for the beginning of the 2023 season. "Although it’s a time to reflect and celebrate the legacy of Holden, I want fans to be excited for the future of the sport with the introduction of Gen3 and the Chevrolet Camaro," Whincup said Whincup reiterated that while Holden must be acknowledged, the exciting future of the Camaro should also be celebrated. Walkinshaw Andretti United - which will switch to Ford next year - will also run a tribute livery in Adelaide. Triple Eight and its fellow Holden teams will race Chevrolet Camaros from 2023. "Triple Eight’s relationship with Holden started in 2010, and we’ve shared so much success over that time." "Seeing the Holden badge cross the finish line for the final time on Sunday on its home soil will no doubt pull a heart string. "There’s certainly no underestimating the significance of this year’s Adelaide 500," Whincup said.
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Whincup, Holden’s most successful Supercars driver with 91 wins, explained the significance of Triple Eight’s Holden history. Triple Eight has also taken six Bathurst wins in Holdens, most recently in October courtesy of van Gisbergen and Garth Tander.īetween 20, the team has won 189 races in Holdens, taken 137 pole positions and 420 podiums. Jamie Whincup helped the team to a winning start, and won five titles in Commodores. Triple Eight Race Engineering first raced Commodores in 2010. “The overall feel is a livery that is Triple Eight DNA through and through, but also with a tasteful extra twist celebrating Holden." “When the opportunity to execute a ‘Final Triple Eight Holden’ livery presented itself ,we knew this theme would work perfectly as a truly unique tribute. "Tom and I the idea in the past with no luck on more than one occasion. "The idea of an all-white livery with a subtle watermark wasn't unheard of within Triple Eight,” Hughes said. Hughes explained the reasoning behind the unique design. The striking look was designed by Peter Hughes, who was behind the majority of Holden’s designs. The livery features Holden logos and badges from its decorated history on an all-white design.Ĭhampion-elect Shane van Gisbergen will also run the #1 in Adelaide in tribute to Holden’s farewell. The livery was revealed in front of Holden owners and trade customers at Peter Page General Motors Trade Parts in Adelaide. The champion team is celebrating the iconic Australian brand’s final Supercars event. Red Bull Ampol Racing has taken the covers off its special Holden tribute livery for the VALO Adelaide 500.
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