“WE know that 2025 was simply not where this team needed to be.”
Dick Johnson Racing co-owner Brett Ralph does not mince his words despite last year proving the team’s winningest season of the Gen3 Supercars era.
Brodie Kostecki led the charge with three wins and four pole positions, while Will Davison collected one last podium in Shell V-Power colours.
But there were far too many downs between the ups, leading DJR to make substantial changes for the second consecutive off-season in pursuit of more consistent success.
To name a few, Mark Fenning and Tom Moore were promoted to team principal and team manager, respectively; Super2 champion Rylan Gray is Kostecki’s new teammate and will be engineered by Ed Williams; Pete Jamieson has come aboard as chief commercial officer; and Megan Foster is now at the helm as CEO.
DJR also is no longer responsible for Ford homologation or engine duties, which it believes will free up resources for its own on-track objectives.
Now, it’s time to deliver.
“Through significant changes across the business, we’re excited about what’s to come throughout this year,” said Ralph.
Pic: Supplied/Mark Horsburgh
“Brodie writing his own chapter in a new number this year is extremely exciting for the team’s legacy and also in writing his own chapter in the DJR history books.
“Rylan’s addition to the team has added an injection of youth and enthusiasm that is clear for all of us to see and we know that his development will continue this year as he begins what will no doubt be an impressive career as full-time Supercars driver in the years ahead.”
DJR yesterday became the first Supercars squad to release its 2026 livery, in what is a largely unchanged look year-on-year.