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National news: SuperUtes grid maxed-out for the Adelaide 500

National news: SuperUtes grid maxed-out for the Adelaide 500
Last year it was a non-championship round, this year the title is on the line. Image: Tamara Jade

The record 24-strong entry list was confirmed during the week and is the culmination of a three-year growth strategy to reach a maximum grid number.

As a regular support category to the Repco Supercars Championship, a maximum field of 24 V8 SuperUtes was always the goal according to category operations manager Filippa Guarna.

“Every category has a grid number that allows it to operate the most productive off track, with maximum entertainment on track, while also being efficient onsite for event organisers, and 24 was always the goal for us,” said category operations manager Filippa Guarna.

“But the plan isn’t just about having 24 V8 SuperUtes at one round though. We’ve been working hard on a new shareholding restructure with our teams that will ensure we have a consistent 24-car field at every round moving forward.

“Considering where the category was just three years ago, this is hugely exciting going into 2025!

“We can’t thank our teams and drivers enough for consciously working together with us to grow our series on all fronts, and for our series partners for believing in our long-term vision.”

This weekend’s title fight sees eight drivers mathematically in contention, while the top three drivers are separated by just seven points.

Cameron Crick leads on 1040 points, followed by last year’s runner-up Adam Marjoram three points behind, and dual-champion Aaron Borg seven points behind Crick.

The round will see the return of two local Adelaide drivers, George Gutierrez who last raced at this year’s opening round at the Bathurst 500, and Craig Dontas who comes out of retirement to race in front of a home crowd.

All races at the series final on the Parklands circuit will be shown live on FoxSports 506 and Kayo.

Entry List: Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes, Adelaide 500 

1Aaron BorgIsuzu D-MAXTeam Motion Racing
3David SiedersMazda BT-50Yuasa Batteries Racing
7Cameron CrickFord RangerSCTR Racing
8Ben WalshToyota HiLuxWestern Sydney Motorsport
9Amar SharmaMazda BT-50City Rural Insurance Brokers
15Adam MarjoramIsuzu D-MAXTeam Motion Racing
18Cody BrewczynskiToyota HiLuxWanless
19George GutierrezHolden ColoradoJC Energy
26Luke WebberMazda BT-50SCM Mechanics
41Adrian CottrellHolden ColoradoTeam Forty One
45Craig DontasMitsubishi Triton1800 Hose Van / Xpress Fleet
50Jimmy VernonMitsubishi TritonFluid Film Racing
55Michael SherwellMitsubishi TritonNova Air and Electrical
58Ryal HarrisMazda BT-50EFS 4×4 Accessories
64Craig WoodsToyota HiLuxWestern Sydney Motorsport
76Ellexandra BestMazda BT-50Best Leisure Industries
77Richard MorkFord RangerCity Rural Photography
88Jason NorrisToyota HiLuxAuto Masters Racing
90Jayden WanzekMitsubishi TritonCarryboy
125Ryan HowFord RangerGtechniq Racing
222Scott TaylorFord RangerScott Taylor Motorsport
333Rossi JohnsonHolden ColoradoApogee Motorsport
777Holly EsprayIsuzu D-MAXUniden HER
805Jensen EngelhardtToyota HiLuxAIV Racing

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