Cam Hill and Brad Vaughan’s BJR Toyota Supra will carry Farmers Union Iced Coffee colours at The Bend. Image: Supplied / Pace Images
The partnership has been brought to fruition by Bega Group, owners of both Farmers Union and Dare Iced Coffee – the latter of which has been on Hill’s car at previous events.
On board for both The Bend and Adelaide, the partnership adds a distinctly local flavour to the Supra.
Adding a deeper layer to the local connection, Hill is partnered with South Aussie Vaughan for the Enduro Cup.
“Having Farmers Union Iced Coffee on the car for The Bend and Adelaide is pretty cool,” Hill said.
:It’s such an iconic South Australian brand and something that so many people here have a connection with, so I’m looking forward to seeing the reaction when the car hits the track.
“We had a pretty strong test day leading into the event. You can’t read a lot into it but topping the tables at the end of the day is still a good feeling.
“Brad Vaughan has been great to work with so far, he’s obviously been around the team a bit this year with Super2 so it’s been good to get to know him.
“I’m pretty excited for this weekend and the Farmers Union Iced Coffee car looks amazing.”
Senior brand manager for Farmers Union Zabean Bhanji noted the celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary, and detailed its excitement at drawing a connection with local race fans.
“Farmers Union Iced Coffee has been part of South Australian culture for almost 50 years, so partnering with Brad Jones Racing and bringing FUIC to the Supercars Championship across our home state is a natural fit,” said Bhanji.
“The Bend and Adelaide Grand Final are iconic events on the sporting calendar, and we’re proud to celebrate the passion, pride and community spirit that make South Australia unique.
“As we head towards our 50th birthday in 2027, this partnership is an exciting way to connect with our loyal fans and showcase the enduring strength of a brand that has been enjoyed by generations of South Australians.
“We look forward to sharing the ride with supporters and creating memorable moments both on and off the track.”
Fans at the track will have four chances to get a glimpse of the new colours on Friday.
Drivers will be on track on Friday at 8:15am ACST for a dedicated 20-minute brake bedding session before heading out for the first of three practice sessions at 11:25am.
The 500km enduro is set to commence on Sunday at 1:45pm ACST.