Following its shock announcement last July that it would defect to the Holden camp in 2010, the Vodafone-sponsored Triple Eight Racing team has just unveiled its new Holden V8 Supercar.
With V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup on board, Triple Eight Racing has announced its switch to Holden after Ford stripped the team of its factory backing last year.
V8 Supercars champ for the second year, Whincup said he was very excited about the switch.
“Like Craig [Lowndes], I started my career with Holden and although I haven’t won a race with the lion yet, I have set my goals high,” Whincup said in an interview at the new cars reveal. “To win a championship with both manufacturers will be the motivation we need to do the job.”
Craig Lowndes, three-time champion under the Holden banner, said the return created a new challenge.
“Knowing I have always had my best results in a Holden definitely gives me some added confidence.”
Holden Motorsport Manager Simon McNamara said the manufacturer was “delighted” to welcome Lowndes and Whincup back to the Holden family.
“For Holden, the six months since the announcement of TeamVodafone joining our team line-up has been like a young child’s anticipation of Christmas morning and the opportunity to open their presents. The wait is now over and we are thrilled with what we see in the TeamVodafone Holden Commodores,” McNamara said.
TeamVodafone’s brand new Holden Commodore VE race cars will begin testing for the season at Queensland Raceway in just under a week.
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