{"id":569057,"date":"2026-03-28T02:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T02:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/569057\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T02:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T02:13:17","slug":"supercars-news-craig-lowndes-latest-supercheap-auto-wildcard-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/569057\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars news: Craig Lowndes’ latest Supercheap Auto wildcard unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe first Team 18 Supercheap Auto wildcard has been unveiled. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

Supercars legend Craig Lowndes and rising star Bayley Hall<\/a> will share the Supercheap Auto-backed car in a continuation of the master\/apprentice wildcard program that has been running since 2021.<\/p>\n

A key change for this year is that the Camaro will be run by recently-installed General Motors homologation outfit Team 18, which takes over from former provider Triple Eight, which now represents Ford.<\/p>\n

The move has prompted minor changes to the classic Supercheap livery, including some blue tones on the side skirts, bonnet and rear wing.<\/p>\n

There is also a retro nod on the roof pointing to the number 15<\/a>, which Lowndes used to launch his legendary career with the Holden Racing Team back in the 1990s.<\/p>\n

The car will make three appearances this year, with Carrera Cup graduate Hall to race it at Queensland Raceway as a solo entry, before teaming up with Lowndes for the 500-kilometre race at The Bend and the Bathurst 1000.<\/p>\n

Renowned race engineer Richard Hollway will oversee the entry.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to be back with Supercheap Auto for this year\u2019s wildcard program,\u201d Lowndes said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year the program keeps growing and to now be doing it with Team 18 is really exciting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the livery looks fantastic. The red and yellow of Supercheap Auto are always iconic, but this has a really nice modern feel to it and I think it\u2019ll stand out on track.<\/p>\n

\u201cBayley\u2019s earned this opportunity. He\u2019s shown strong pace in the Carrera Cup and has built a good foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis program is about giving young drivers that next step and I\u2019m looking forward to helping him get the most out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bayley Hall and Craig Lowndes will share the Team 18\/Supercheap Auto Camaro. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

Hall\u2019s main game Supercars shot coincides with a move from one-make Porsche racing to Super2 this season.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m pumped to lock in my debut in Supercars at Queensland Raceway,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI still remember QR was the first track I ever watched a Supercars race and I proceeded to grow up at that track racing my first competitive car race there in 2018.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s even more special to be running #15 this year considering that was Craig\u2019s debut competition number, and I feel privileged to be debuting in Supercars with the same number as the legend himself.<\/p>\n

\u201cReigniting Supercheap Auto Racing is exciting for the whole team, I can\u2019t wait to see this new sharp livery hit the track.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing Supercheap Auto\u2019s trade partners into this program is critical to its success. They have long-standing relationships with these partners and it\u2019s an honour to represent a host of enthusiastic, passionate and supportive partners.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The iconic Supercheap Auto livery had been updated for 2026. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

This is the first time Team 18 has fielded a wildcard entry in Supercars and marks and an exciting addition to its first full year as the GM\u2019s official representative.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a fantastic looking car,\u201d team owner Charlie Schwerkolt said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSupercheap Auto\u2019s colours are iconic and always stand out, so it\u2019s great to see a fresh take on a really well-known livery.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of interest in having Craig back in the #15 and also looking forward to seeing Bayley step up to the main game.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a young guy with a lot of potential, and this is a great opportunity for him to show what he can do and Craig\u2019s the perfect mentor for him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really excited to get the program underway and can\u2019t wait to see it on track in Ipswich and the enduros.\u201d<\/p>\n

That excitement is shared by Supercheap Auto which has remained loyal to both Lowndes and General Motors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of the wildcard program, and to officially reveal our colours and events today is a great moment to share with our fans, our drivers and Team 18,\u201d said Supercheap\u2019s head of marketing Emma Halasz.<\/p>\n

\u201cCraig and Bayley are the perfect combination to lead us into this new era with Team 18, and we can\u2019t wait to see what they\u2019ll deliver on track during the endurance races.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo also give Bayley his solo Supercars debut at Queensland Raceway will be something really special to celebrate. We can\u2019t wait to see the #15 Supercheap Auto Racing Chevrolet take to the track in August.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Supercheap Auto has been a faithful backer of the wildcard program. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

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