LIAM Lawson has lauded the rawness of Supercars machinery after sampling the Chevrolet Camaro which powered Shane van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway to the 2023 Bathurst 1000 victory.
Lawson’s opportunity came at Highlands, the New Zealand circuit owned by Tony Quinn – who also owns the ex-SVG Red Bull Ampol Gen3 Supercar.
“It’s such a fun car to drive,” said Lawson, who has tallied 35 grands prix to date and will once again compete for Racing Bulls in 2026.
“I loved it. It’s the most raw car to drive, with the big sequential shifter and you’ve got three pedals. No assists. It’s just very raw, very loud.
“It’s sick around this track as well, lots of kerbs, camber, stuff like that.
“It would be amazing to see them race here one day.”
The drive was not Lawson’s first in a Gen3 Supercar, having hopped behind the wheel of a Blanchard Racing Team Ford Mustang last year at Albert Park.
Liam Lawson with James Courtney at Albert Park 2024. Pic: Supplied/Mark Horsburgh