{"id":463798,"date":"2026-02-07T05:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T05:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/463798\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T05:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T05:45:14","slug":"grove-racing-announces-bathurst-1000-pairings-supercars-livery-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/463798\/","title":{"rendered":"Grove Racing announces Bathurst 1000 pairings, Supercars livery 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

GROVE Racing has launched a sleek updated livery and confirmed its driver pairings for the 2026 Ryco Enduro Cup.<\/p>\n

As forecast by V8 Sleuth, Great Race winners Matt Payne<\/a> and Will Davison<\/a> will join forces in the #19 entry for The Bend 500 and Bathurst 1000, with Kai Allen<\/a> and Tim Slade<\/a> to share the #26.<\/p>\n

On the livery front, the latest black-and-gold look comes in celebration of major sponsor Penrite Oil\u2019s 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis livery represents more than just a new look,\u201d said team owner Stephen Grove.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt reflects the strength of our partnerships, which are central to everything we do.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt reflects the standards we hold ourselves too and our commitment to present and perform at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grove Racing is coming off its best Supercars season yet, having won the Bathurst 1000 with Payne\/Garth Tander<\/a>, made the Adelaide Grand Final with Allen, and finished second in the teams\u2019 championship.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new livery looks incredible and gives us even more confidence heading into the season,\u201d said Payne.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the momentum we\u2019ve built and the backing of our partners, we\u2019re excited to get on track and start racing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Added Allen: \u201cAs drivers, we feel the support of our partners every time we step into the car.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis livery represents the hard work of the entire team behind the scenes and the legacy of the Penrite Oil brand.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt looks incredible, the energy within the team is strong, and we can\u2019t wait to get racing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2026-liveried Penrite Mustang will make its first on-track outing at the Sydney Motorsport Park test day on February 18.<\/p>\n

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