An artist’s impression of the new Snowy River livery at Bathurst.
The David Reynolds/James Courtney entry has swapped its teal for ‘electric blue’ and its #20 for #48 in changes that’ll also remain for the Gold Coast and Sandown.
It’s in the name of promoting the caravan company’s new Australian-engineered 48 volt power technology across its 2027 range of caravans.
Reynolds and Courtney are the most experienced pairing on the Great Race grid with a combined 1131 Supercars race starts and 39 Bathurst 1000 appearances.
The former won the Great Race with Erebus Motorsport in 2017 and finished runner-up for Team 18 last year after falling agonisingly short in a last-lap battle.
Courtney’s much-trumpeted return to the cockpit at The Bend fell flat when an opening lap incident required a trip to the garage for repairs.
Both drivers are hoping for a better run at Bathurst, where 2010 Supercars champion Courtney is still chasing a maiden victory.
An artist’s impression of the new Snowy River livery at Bathurst.
“Bathurst is the race everyone wants to be a part of and the one we all want to win,” said Reynolds.
“It’s an incredible place and there is nothing else like racing a Supercar around Mount Panorama.
“Finishing second last year was a great result for the team, but it was also tough because we came so close.
“I had to have a crack at the win in those conditions, but it just didn’t fall our way.
“A strong Bathurst result can change your entire year, so we’re heading back determined to give ourselves another opportunity.”
Reynolds is 15th in the championship and still in mathematical contention to qualify for the Finals Series based on points, but would require a freak set of circumstances to do so.
James Courtney. Image: Richard Gresham
Courtney believes The Bend still prepared him well for Bathurst, despite spending the entire race laps down following the early mishap.
“Even after sustaining damage early, it was still valuable to get back into the rhythm of a race weekend and spend more time in the car before Bathurst,” he said.
“The conditions were treacherous and among the most challenging I’ve experienced in a race car.
“In many ways, that was good preparation for Mount Panorama because Bathurst can change so quickly and you need to be ready for absolutely anything.
“Working with Dave was every bit as much fun as I expected.
“We had a great time together and worked really well as a combination, so I can’t wait to experience Bathurst week alongside him and the team.”
The Bathurst 1000 will take place from October 8-11.