BLANCHARD Racing Team drivers James Golding and Aaron Cameron will reunite with Garry Rogers Motorsport in a new arena.
The duo will join James Moffat in a three-pronged GRM effort at the Mustang Cup Australia opener next week at Phillip Island.
Golding rose up through the ranks at GRM from Super2 into the Supercars Championship, and later raced for the team in both S5000 and Trans Am. Cameron meanwhile was a mainstay for several seasons in TCR and S5000 machinery.
GRM will roll out its most iconic race numbers for the occasion on March 27-29.
“Barry (Rogers) called me and asked if I would do Mustang Cup, and I wasn’t sure to start, but when he said that I was going to be the #33, that was enough for me. I said yes straight away,” said Cameron, who will be armed with a brand-new Dark Horse R.
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“To race the #33 for GRM is the ultimate. A lot of cool drivers have raced with that, including Scott McLaughlin, Garth Tander, Lee Holdsworth and even Jamie Whincup.
“That was the drawcard for me. I’ve raced with GRM in TCR and S5000, but never with #33. That is GRM’s number and I’m honoured to have my name alongside it.
“Having Jimmy and Moff in the team is also really cool. It’s going to be a great reunion.
“The Dark Horse Rs are simple, production car style, and I can already see that it’s going to be a fun weekend, racing with mates.”
Golding meanwhile will run #34 as he did for two full main game seasons.
“It’s really cool to team up with GRM in the all-new Mustang Cup category at Phillip Island,” he said.
“These cars look great. They aren’t far away from the production car, but have all the right racing gear that should make the racing close and competitive.
“Ford is clearly putting in a big effort across the motorsport world, and I am proud to represent such a respected brand.
“Any opportunity I get to drive a Ford, I take without thinking about it. Ford’s initiative to find the next crop of young talent though the Mustang Cup is a fantastic opportunity for all up-and-coming drivers in Australia.
“And it is always a privilege to go racing with the GRM team. The crew there are like family to me so it will be nice to slot back into the fold.”
Golding will race the Dark Horse R that has been at the centre of promotional activities during the past year.
Other big names in the field will include Triple Eight/SCT co-driver Jack Perkins.
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