EREBUS Motorsport has announced its 2026 Ryco Enduro Cup roster, featuring the recruitment of Lochie Dalton from Tickford Racing.
Dalton will partner Cooper Murray in the #99 entry that almost won this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000, while Jarrod Hughes will continue co-driving the #9 that will soon be spearheaded by Jobe Stewart.
“It’s a bit bittersweet to have to split Cooper and Jobe up after such a strong showing at Bathurst and The Bend this year, but we’re excited by the prospect of having Jarrod and Lochie complete our Enduro Cup line-up,” said Erebus CEO Barry Ryan.
“Both of them have proven speed, focus and bring a determination that fits Erebus and what we’re aiming to achieve moving forward.”
Dalton is coming towards the end of his second season at Tickford, both of which have involved main game wildcards and Super2.
The 23-year-old Tasmanian remains an outside shot at the second-tier title this year, entering the upcoming Adelaide finale 147 points back from teammate Rylan Gray.
It was in a wildcard with Gray that he placed 13th in the Great Race last month.
“I’m excited to be joining Erebus for the enduros in 2026 and pairing with Cooper,” said Dalton.
Lochie Dalton and Jarrod Hughes. Pic: Supplied
“They’ve shown yet again this year they know how to perform at Bathurst, and I know Cooper has unfinished business there, so we’re going to give it absolutely everything.”
For his part, Hughes said: “The guys and girls at Erebus have so much heart and somehow always find a way to pull something out exactly when it’s needed.
“There’s nowhere else I’d rather be for the 2026 enduros and I can’t wait to get into it with Jobe and see what we can do.”
Erebus has conquered the Bathurst 1000 twice, in 2017 and 2024.
Nash Morris and Lochie Dalton in the Tickford garage during the Sandown 500. Pic: Ross Gibb
The 2026 Ryco Enduro Cup field so far
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