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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCraig Lowndes with Bailey Hall. Image: Supplied <\/p>\n
Hall, 22, is the latest young charger to be paired with the veteran in the program, which has switched to Team 18 after five years with Triple Eight.<\/p>\n
The former Carrera Cup driver is set to make his Supercars debut in the Queensland Raceway sprint round in August before teaming with Lowndes for the Enduro Cup.<\/p>\n
He\u2019ll combine the Supercheap wildcard duties with a yet-to-be-announced Super2 Series campaign, driving for Eggleston Motorsport.<\/p>\n
Hall described snagging the Supercheap seat as a \u201cdream come true\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Craig Lowndes, Charlie Schwerkolt and Bailey Hall. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n
\u201cI have watched the Bathurst 1000 for as long as I can remember and every time I watched it, I have dreamt of one day becoming a competitor in this historic race,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have some big shoes to fill with plenty of successful drivers coming through the wildcard program and that is a credit to Supercheap Auto\u2019s amazing initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am also eternally grateful for my mum and dad teaching me important values and virtues of how to work harder and harder to make dreams become a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lowndes backed the decision to select Hall for the program that has previously featured Broc Feeney, Declan Fraser, Zane Goddard, Cooper Murray and Zach Bates.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe wildcard program has always been about identifying the right young driver and giving them a proper opportunity, and Bayley absolutely fits that mould,\u201d said Lowndes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to sharing a car with him, helping him through those first steps in Supercars, and hopefully putting together a combination that can surprise a few people.<\/p>\n
Lowndes said he\u2019s been keeping an eye on Hall via his Carrera Cup commentary duties, adding the Gold Coaster has \u201cgenuinely impressed me\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Bayley Hall in action in Carrera Cup. Image: InSyde Media<\/p>\n
\u201cRound after round, he\u2019s shown race craft well beyond his years, measured when he needs to be, aggressive when the moment calls for it, and always willing to learn,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can tell he\u2019s a student of the sport, and that\u2019s something I really like.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hall noted Lowndes\u2019 ongoing reputation as a performer outside the car.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince I was six years old driving go karts, Craig has been my biggest inspiration in how to handle yourself as a professional driver outside of the vehicle,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we don\u2019t have fans in the stands we aren\u2019t able to go racing and I can\u2019t wait to be able to match his energy outside of the car and learn from one of the best behind the wheel of the Supercheap Auto Racing Chevrolet this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hall\u2019s Super2 Series campaign will begin with Round 1 of the series at Sydney Motorsport Park this weekend.<\/p>\n
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