Super Black Racing
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Team Principal |
Tony Lentino Andrew Hiskens |
| Team Manager | Paul Radisich |
| Race Drivers |
111 Andre Heimgartner 111 Simon Evans (Dunlop series) |
| Chassis |
Ford FG X Falcon (V8SC) Ford FG Falcon (Dunlop Series) |
| Debut | 2014 |
Super Black Racing is a New Zealand motor racing team, established in 2014.
History
Super Black Racing was conceived in 2014 by Paul Radisich with the aim of forming a New Zealand team to enter the V8 Supercars Championship.[1]
In June 2014, it was announced the team had been formed with backing from Tony Lentino and Andrew Hiskens.[2][3]
The team debuted at the 2014 Bathurst 1000, with Ant Pedersen and Andre Heimgartner finishing 11th.[4] The team raced a Ford Falcon FG leased from and prepared by Prodrive Racing Australia.[5][6]
Super Black Racing will compete in the 2015 series with Heimgartner driving a customer Prodrive Racing Australia Ford FG X Falcon with a Racing Entitlement Contract leased from DJR Team Penske.[7]
The team (with help from MW Motorsport) also run a Dunlop Series entry for Simon Evans with the same number as Andre Heimgartner.
References
- ↑ "Push for Kiwi team on grid". New Zealand Herald. 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "Eyes on NZ as Bathurst deadline looms". Speedcafe. 29 June 2014.
- ↑ "Super Black confirms Bathurst wildcard". Speedcafe. 30 June 2014.
- ↑ Bathurst 1000 race results motorsport.com
- ↑ "Three wildcards confirmed for Bathurst 1000". Speedcafe. 16 July 2014.
- ↑ "Super Black confirms Bathurst line-up". Speedcafe. 2 August 2014.
- ↑ "DJR restructures for single-car Penske assault". Speedcafe. 18 December 2014.