Dual MSR Darwin liveries break cover

Matt Stone Racing has unveiled its Indigenous Round liveries, which it will campaign in Darwin and Townsville.

Jack Le Brocq and Cameron Hill will carry Indigenous artwork at this weekend’s betr Darwin Triple Crown.

The livery on both MSR Camaros is centred on Truck Assist parent company NTI.

The artwork was created by Sydney artist and Kamilaroi woman, Rhonda Sampson, and designed by Nick Moss Design and SS Signs.

Like Team 18, the artwork will debut in Darwin before retained for the NTI Townsville 500.

Sampson’s artwork, Under the Stars, is a visual representation of parent company NTI’s values and work with Australian industries.

It also highlights a commitment to reconciliation, supported by Truck Assist orange.

The artwork on the roof depicts NTI and Truck Assist team members, who work in the community and strengthen relationships with First Nations peoples.

A representation of the Truck Assist brand features on the doors, while stars represent the night sky and Southern Cross.

The stars depict NTI and MSR staff people, customers, and partners across Australia working together for a safer and more sustainable future.

Artwork also runs from the bonnet over the roof to the rear of the car, signifying the journey of shared history incorporating Past, Present, and Future.

MSR teased the livery last week, while announcing backing from Gear Select — a majority owned Indigenous business which specialises in equipment finance and hire solutions.

Gear Select aims to make a difference by helping the community gain access and knowledge in the areas of budgeting and finance.

MSR’s Indigenous Round liveries will take to Hidden Valley Raceway for Supercars’s opening practice session on Friday morning.

"I think we have great looking cars this year and this Darwin round Indigenous livery really adds to that,” team owner Stone said.

“The colours and the meaning of the artwork is really cool - I think the team have done a great job integrating the artwork with our normal livery.

“I’d say this is our best Indigenous livery yet, so we're going to keep it for Townsville.

"Townsville is the NTI 500 round and, of course, this artwork that Rhonda did was done to represent NTI.

“I’m looking forward to seeing it on track this weekend in Darwin.”

Jason Kibsgaard, NTI Head of Marketing, added: "The Truck Assist Racing team have done an incredible job integrating the artwork of Rhonda Sampson that represents NTI’s people and brands — including Truck Assist.

“I love how the artwork has been applied across the whole car; there’s a lot of meaning behind it and the team have done a great job by respecting that meaning and ensuring it really does tell a story.”