Team 18 have revealed the indigenous livery for David Reynolds’ TRADIE Beer Racing Camaro for the Supercars Indigenous Round this weekend at the Darwin Triple Crown, paying tribute to the bright future of Team 18 and the support, passion and hope of the fans.

Reynolds will carry the artwork of renowned Kalkadoon artist Chern’ee Sutton who has designed the DEWALT Racing Indigenous livery for the last three years. This is the first time that Sutton’s artwork has featured on both Team 18 Supercars.

The travelling lines represent the many communities, both large and small, that Team 18 visit to compete around Australia and the winding roads and tracks that Reynolds races on.

The dots around the edge of these travelling lines represent the spectators and supporters who line up to show their support and cheer on Reynolds and the team as they battle to win.

This weekend’s format sees two 48 lap, 137km races on the Dunlop Super Soft Tyre with a single compulsory pit stop for a minimum of two tyres.

Qualifying for each race will be decided by an all-in 15 minute session and a Top Ten Shootout. Qualifying for Race 11 will be held on Friday before the Top 10 Shootout on Saturday.

Reynolds will hit the track in the TRADIE Beer Racing Camaro at the BetR Darwin Triple Crown this weekend, 14-16 June at Hidden Valley Raceway on Larakia Land.

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David Reynolds, driver #20 TRADIE Beer Racing Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

“The Indigenous round livery on our TRADIE Beer Racing Camaro looks absolutely fantastic. It represents the spirit and support of our fans and the diverse communities we race in all over the country.

“I am incredibly honoured to carry this artwork, it’s a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage we have in Australia and it’s great to celebrate it on such a visible platform.

“I love going to Darwin. It’s almost my second home because I’ve got some extended family up there now. It’s one of the coolest cities to visit. There’s heaps of awesome activities to do outside of racing.

“When you talk about racing, it’s actually probably one of the most successful tracks I’ve had in my life. I’ve had a few wins there, a few poles, lots of podiums and Team 18 last year had their first win there, so we’ve got a good track record.

“We had a really good test the last week, and we went through a lot of basic sort of things, we’re slowly understanding this car more and more.

“I’m really looking forward to it. The Triple Crown is something, which is really hard to get to and it’s a little bit different this year because it starts on Friday and qualifying and then goes over two races over the weekend, so it’s going to be completely different for everyone.”

Ben Goodfellow, Founder and CEO – TRADIE

“Indigenous Round is a fantastic initiative for the sport. It highlights the importance of recognising and celebrating Indigenous culture, and it brings an extra layer of meaning to our races.

“The enthusiasm and support from fans, especially in Darwin, is always incredible. They have a deep appreciation for the cultural significance of Indigenous Round and it’s moments like these that strengthen our community and highlight the power of sport in bringing people together.

“We are very excited to see David hit the track in Darwin with the TRADIE Beer Camaro. He’s had great success at Hidden Valley Raceway in the past, and we’re hopeful he can put the car up at the front this weekend.”

Chern’ee Sutton – Tradie Beer Racing Indigenous Artist

“This year is incredibly special because my designs were used on not just one, but both of Team 18’s Supercars, with David Reynolds’ Camaro representing the tracks that David and the team race upon, the communities they visit large and small and the many spectators and supporters who make the races possible.

“Through this partnership, we can continue to raise awareness and appreciation for Indigenous art and culture within the motorsport community and beyond. The Indigenous Round is such a significant representation of culture and art and seeing the many cars decked out in our First Nations designs from artists all around Australia makes me feel incredibly proud to be a part of such a special event.

“I’d like to thank Team 18 for their continued support and commitment, I can’t wait to once again be a part of the Darwin Indigenous Round.”