{"id":372090,"date":"2026-04-10T00:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/372090\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T00:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T00:04:14","slug":"walkinshaw-twg-racing-signs-chaz-mostert-ryan-wood-to-multi-year-contract-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/372090\/","title":{"rendered":"Walkinshaw TWG Racing signs Chaz Mostert, Ryan Wood to multi-year contract extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Walkinshaw
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRyan Wood (left) with Walkinshaw TWG Racing teammate Chaz Mostert. Image: Race Project<\/p>\n

The two Supercars stars have each signed undisclosed contract extensions, only described as \u201cmulti-year\u201d continuations of their current agreements.<\/p>\n

Mostert is in his seventh season with the Walkinshaw squad while Wood is in his third.<\/p>\n

\u201cMaking sure both Chaz and Ryan are locked in long-term was a key priority for us, and one that didn\u2019t require any debate amongst the team,\u201d said Walkinshaw.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are not only outstanding talents behind the wheel but help lead our culture perfectly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way they work together is really important as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey not only push each other to be better, they push us as a team to be better, and they ensure we are all working together, with the same goal in mind.<\/p>\n

Win a limited edition 1:18 scale model #8 BJR Camaro. Enter Now. <\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cBoth of these long-term deals mean there\u2019s no question marks, we can focus on winning races and hopefully winning more championships.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to have them here with us well into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mostert\u2019s name was something of a footnote in last year\u2019s silly season amid questions over the team\u2019s switch from Ford to Toyota.<\/p>\n

Any doubts were ultimately put to bed by winning the title at the Adelaide Grand Final.<\/p>\n

\"Chaz<\/p>\n

Chaz Mostert celebrates winning the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship. Image: Jack Martin<\/p>\n

Dan Towriss, who is the \u2018TWG\u2019 in Walkinshaw TWG Racing, said securing Mostert and Wood to long-term agreements was chief among the team\u2019s interests this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth Chaz and Ryan are incredible talents behind the wheel, so ensuring they aren\u2019t going anywhere was essential for us, and an easy decision,\u201d said Towriss.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere wasn\u2019t any immediate time pressure to do so, but it was really important to lock both away.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve put our faith in one another, and I can\u2019t wait to see what it brings.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve achieved some amazing things together already, and I\u2019m certain there is a lot more in store for us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

While he has yet to win a race or stand on the podium in the seven races to date this season, Mostert\u2019s signature is a vote of confidence for Toyota and its fledgling program.<\/p>\n

Walkinshaw TWG Racing (formerly Walkinshaw Andretti United) brought Mostert his first Supercars drivers\u2019 championship in 2025.<\/p>\n

The Melbourne-born, Gold Coast-based driver said staying with the team was ultimately an \u201ceasy\u201d decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis team has been like my family for the last seven years and there is no where I would rather be, so I\u2019m pumped to know I\u2019m here for the long haul,\u201d said Mostert.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had each other\u2019s backs through the highs and lows over the years, we had some big goals when I joined, and as awesome as 2025 was to finally achieve what we worked so hard for, we aren\u2019t done with yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no doubt this new era we started this year with Toyota is the most exciting yet, so much has happened already, and I can\u2019t wait to see what the future brings.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an easy decision from my end to keep going, and I\u2019m glad the Team has showed the faith back. I think I might be up for long-service leave soon.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving Woody alongside me was important as well, there\u2019s no doubt he has pushed me and made me a better driver, we have a lot of fun together, but importantly, we want to both make this team stronger which is really important to me.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis team is one big family, I\u2019m so proud to represent the guys and girls who work here on track, but also all our partners who make it possible, it\u2019s a really special environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/p>\n

From left: Scott O\u2019Donnell, Ryan Wood, Dan Towriss, Ryan Walkinshaw and Chaz Mostert. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

The announcement comes just weeks after Walkinshaw TWG Racing confirmed Scott O\u2019Donnell\u2019s investment in the team.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Donnell has been a big supporter of Wood during his formative career.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve seen Ryan\u2019s journey up close and know what a talent he is and what\u2019s ahead of him,\u201d said O\u2019Donnell.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut even this year I\u2019ve seen a new side of Chaz, one not everyone gets to see, and it\u2019s done nothing but impress me.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in safe hands with both, and can now build around our future knowing two key parts are locked away.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mostert and Wood will be in action at the ITM Taupo Super440 on April 10-12 at Taupo Motorsport Park.<\/p>\n


\"\"\/
<\/a>
\n<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ryan Wood (left) with Walkinshaw TWG Racing teammate Chaz Mostert. Image: Race Project The two Supercars stars have…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":372091,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[111,139,69,216,213],"class_list":{"0":"post-372090","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports","8":"tag-new-zealand","9":"tag-newzealand","10":"tag-nz","11":"tag-slot3","12":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372090","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=372090"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/372090\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/372091"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=372090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=372090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=372090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}