{"id":433428,"date":"2026-05-18T13:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/433428\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:44:43","slug":"superutes-news-toyota-ace-joins-v8-superutes-with-provocative-ranger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/433428\/","title":{"rendered":"SuperUtes news: Toyota ace joins V8 SuperUtes with provocative Ranger"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrockStinson_V8SuperUtesReveal_DSC01278.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota ace joins V8 SuperUtes with provocative Ranger\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBrock Stinson&#8217;s #31 Ford Ranger V8 SuperUte<\/p>\n<p>Having swept the opening three GR Cup races at Sydney Motorsport Park in February, Stinson makes the step up into the V8 category in Tasmania.<\/p>\n<p>One of eight rookies in the field, Stinson joins <a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/motorsport-news-teenager-third-generation-racer-ashton-sieders-v8-superutes-debut-tasmania-reaction-comments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ashton Sieders as the second GR Cup young gun making their series debut.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stinson, 22, enters in a joint partnership between Sieders Racing Team and his own Stinson Family Racing.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019ll drive a Ford Ranger supported by Anytime Finance that carries a series of eye-catching slogans.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m absolutely stoked to be expanding my racing program with the Sieders Racing Team to make my V8 SuperUtes debut down at Symmons Plains,\u201d Stinson said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cars are powerful but heavy, making them challenging to drive and with a field as stacked as the 2026 grid, I\u2019m very keen to see how I stack up against some of the best drivers in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe car looks awesome too \u2013 it\u2019s bold, it\u2019s bright and you certainly won\u2019t miss it on TV!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1030724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrockStinson_V8SuperUtesReveal_DSC01244.jpg\" alt=\"Brock Stinson ahead of his V8 SuperUte Series debut in Tasmania.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Toyota GR Cup points leader Brock Stinson joins a 20-car field of V8 SuperUtes for Round 2 at Tasmania. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile making my debut at a new circuit to myself in a category with such a highly competitive field presents a challenge, my goals for this weekend are no different to any other race weekend that I compete in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have no doubts that SRT will do everything they can to give me a car capable of winning and therefore, my goal will be to execute behind the wheel with no mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful to be representing Anytime Finance this weekend. It\u2019s been quite the journey in my career so far, especially when it comes to finding the right people to support it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1030725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrockStinson_V8SuperUtesReveal_DSC01257.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Brock Stinson\u2019s #31 Ford Ranger V8 SuperUte<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnytime Finance has been exactly that, a sponsor who doesn\u2019t just help me reach my goals on the track but one that also makes a real difference for everyday people and businesses by helping them secure the lending they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reigning series winner David Sieders will be out for redemption following a disappointing opening round in Sydney.<\/p>\n<p>Sieders left Round 1 seventh in the points standings, behind rookie teammate Ruben Dan, after failing to score in the second race.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1030726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrockStinson_V8SuperUtesReveal_DSC01291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Brock Stinson\u2019s #31 Ford Ranger V8 SuperUte<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 series winner Adam Marjoram will look to build on late momentum gained in Sydney, sitting just 10 points shy of points leader Cameron Crick.<\/p>\n<p>Marjoram\u2019s teammate Aaron Borg follows closely behind in third place, followed by Rossie Johnson, and Cody Brewczynski.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all entrants that started Round 1 are set to make the trip to Tasmania, with the exception of Brad Vereker, Adrian Cottrell and Jordan Freestone.<\/p>\n<p>V8 SuperUte Series Round 2 Entry List<\/p>\n<p>Car No.<br \/>\nDriver<br \/>\nModel<\/p>\n<p>1<br \/>\nDavid Sieders<br \/>\nMazda BT-50<\/p>\n<p>3<br \/>\nAshton Sieders (R)<br \/>\nMitsubishi Triton<\/p>\n<p>4<br \/>\nAaron Borg<br \/>\nIsuzu DMAX<\/p>\n<p>7<br \/>\nCameron Crick<br \/>\nIsuzu DMAX<\/p>\n<p>8<br \/>\nJason Norris<br \/>\nToyota Hilux<\/p>\n<p>15<br \/>\nAdam Marjoram<br \/>\nIsuzu DMAX<\/p>\n<p>18<br \/>\nCody Brewczynski<br \/>\nMazda BT-50<\/p>\n<p>22<br \/>\nJonathon Hanbury (R)<br \/>\nHolden Colorado<\/p>\n<p>29<br \/>\nJack Westbury (R)<br \/>\nMitsubishi Triton<\/p>\n<p>31<br \/>\nBrock Stinson (R)<br \/>\nFord Ranger<\/p>\n<p>33<br \/>\nSean Evans (R)<br \/>\nMitsubishi Triton<\/p>\n<p>49<br \/>\nChris Formosa<br \/>\nFord Ranger<\/p>\n<p>55<br \/>\nMichael Sherwell<br \/>\nMitsubishi Triton<\/p>\n<p>64<br \/>\nCraig Woods<br \/>\nToyota Hilux<\/p>\n<p>68<br \/>\nHudson James (R)<br \/>\nMazda BT-50<\/p>\n<p>78<br \/>\nRichard Mork<br \/>\nToyota Hilux<\/p>\n<p>88<br \/>\nJustin Ruggier (R)<br \/>\nToyota Hilux<\/p>\n<p>111<br \/>\nRuben Dan (R)<br \/>\nMazda BT-50<\/p>\n<p>333<br \/>\nRossi Johnson<br \/>\nHolden Colorado<\/p>\n<p>805<br \/>\nJensen Engelhardt<br \/>\nToyota Hilux<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/250635\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; 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