Team 18 has unveiled a bold new look for Anton De Pasquale and the #18 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, with Cub Cadet stepping up once again as naming rights partner for the upcoming Townsville 500, followed by the Gold Coast 500 and Sandown 500 later in the year.

For the third consecutive year, the No. 18 Camaro will swap its familiar DEWALT yellow colours for a special Cub Cadet-inspired design, continuing a successful partnership with parent company Stanley Black & Decker that has delivered both strong results on track and significant exposure for the iconic outdoor power equipment brand.

This year’s livery introduces a striking forged grey chrome finish, inspired by Cub Cadet’s new Forge Grey colour scheme featured across its 2026 Ultima product range. The bold new appearance reflects the brand’s evolving identity while maintaining the unmistakable Cub Cadet yellow that has become synonymous with the partnership.

Adding a uniquely Team 18 touch, the livery also retains the team’s distinctive gradient Chevrolet branding along the flanks of the Camaro, a nod to its role as General Motors’ homologation team in the Repco Supercars Championship.

Bold, sleek, modern and powerful, the new livery marks another key milestone in the growing relationship between Team 18 and Cub Cadet, combining the strength of two established brands through a striking new visual identity.

The reveal follows a confidence-boosting weekend for De Pasquale and Team 18 in Darwin, where the Victorian claimed his second victory of the 2026 season after a dominant drive in the weekend finale. The result elevated De Pasquale to sixth in the championship standings and provides strong momentum heading into the upcoming Townsville 500.

The Cub Cadet Chevrolet Camaro will make its on-track debut at the NTI Townsville 500 from July 10-12.

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Anton De Pasquale, driver #18 Cub Cadet Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

“Winning in Darwin last weekend was a massive boost for everyone at Team 18. The car was really strong, the team executed everything perfectly and it was a great reward for all the hard work that’s gone in this year.

“To roll into Townsville off the back of a win and unveil a new-look Cub Cadet Chevy at the same time is pretty exciting. Hopefully we can keep that momentum rolling.

“Obviously, last year at Townsville and Sandown I got a couple of podiums, so it’s really exciting to have Cub Cadet back with us to try and run it back.

“The car itself looks great. The grey’s really aggressive and sleek. I know it’s based off a lawnmower, but I think it looks like a fighter jet.

“I definitely want to take the fight to the rest of the field in this car.”

David Kennedy, Cub Cadet Brand Manager

“The move to the stunning new Forge Grey colour scheme this year reflects Cub Cadet’s passion for bold, modern design and a look that truly captures the strength and confidence of the brand.

“We have embraced this striking new colour in the design of our Cub Cadet machines with real excitement and saw Townsville as the perfect stage to bring that passion to life, putting Forge Grey front and centre on the #18 Camaro’s livery in a way that celebrates the evolving Cub Cadet story.”

Matt Francis, Partnerships and Activations Manager

“The #18 Camaro Cub Cadet Forge Grey livery looks incredible and Townsville is the perfect launchpad to share it with the public.

“The timing and exposure align strongly with the launch of the new products and provides high visibility to a passionate audience.

“Team 18 have once again embraced our change of livery from DEWALT to Cub Cadet and have delivered on their strength and ability to connect our brands with a passionate, engaged audience.”

Adrian Davis, Managing Director

“Forge Grey is more than a new look for Cub Cadet; it’s a new platform for our partners to rally behind and this striking livery gives dealers and activation partners something genuinely exciting to amplify.

“The new colour scheme is a reflection of where Cub Cadet is heading – bold, modern and confident.

“Watching that story play out on the Supercars track will be a reminder of just how powerful the right partnership can be.”