Erebus strikes new partnership with Phono Solar for KL City Grand Prix

Erebus Motorsport has welcomed international renewable energy company Phono Solar as primary sponsor for Will Davison's #9 car at this week's V8 Supercars showcase in Kuala Lumpur.

In a new partnership reached through the team's association with its regular primary partner Solar Australia, the Erebus Motorsport entry will feature a brand new colour scheme with Phono Solar branding on the doors, bonnet and rear wing of the car for the feature event.

The Erebus Motorsport #9 entry is one of five cars hitting the streets of Kuala Lumpur for this week's V8 Supercars showcase at the KL City Grand Prix as part of the sport's return to Asia.

Davison and a seven-member team representation from Erebus Motorsport arrived in KL on Tuesday in preparation for the first laps on the street circuit tomorrow (Friday).

Erebus Motorsport Chief Executive ofCommercial Ryan Maddison said it was a significant boost for the team to have secured the partnership with Phono Solar in the short period of time since the V8 Supercars' announcement in relation to the KL City Grand Prix was made in June.

"It's great for the business to be able to adopt and showcase an international brand for a feature event at short notice,'' said Maddison.

"It's a sign of strength for the team and also for the V8 Supercars category.

Vice President of Phono Solar Australia Phillip Butterworth said the company had made the decision to partner with Erebus Motorsport for the KL event to capitalise on a recent expansion into Thailand.

"Phono Solar is really thrilled to be partnering with Erebus Motorsport for what will be an exciting event that captures the attention of billions,'' said Butterworth.

"Phono Solar is a global company with footprints in various countries around the world and the fact this event will reach an international audience make it the perfect fit for us.'

'Erebus Motorsport pilot Will Davison said this week's event would provide a great opportunity for V8 Supercars and the teams to showcase the category to a new audience ahead of the start of the championship round in KL from next year.

"When you get opportunities like this in our sport, you jump at it," said the former Bathurst winner.

"It's big for the sport and to be one of the five is just one of the great opportunities in the journey of V8 Supercars to go and enjoy it, and get a taste of it for next year."