Heimgartner R&J Batteries Camaro breaks cover

Brad Jones Racing has completed its full suite of Gen3 Camaros for 2023, revealing Andre Heimgartner’s R&J Batteries new car.

Heimgartner was a standout in 2022, scoring four podiums and finishing 10th overall.

The New Zealander will again drive BJR's #8 R&J Batteries entry, with the 2023 livery featuring more fiery detail.

The livery was designed by Peter Hughes, and was applied to the car via PPG and 3M wraps.

Branding of long-time BJR partner Cub Cadet features on the bonnet.

The #8 Camaro alo has backing from Blackwoods, Coca-Cola, Coregas, Best Doors, Dunlop, Fuchs, GM, Hare and Forbes Machineryhouse, Lansvale Smash Repairs, Larsen Engineering, Mastercam, Mizuno, Mongrel Boots, Mrs Macs, Prolac, Speedflow, Summit, Unit and Wagga Motors.

“This car looks pretty epic and it’s going to be a bit of a beast, the R&J Batteries colours really fit the Camaro,” Heimgartner said.

“Gen3 is one of the biggest changes in Supercars and our team has worked night and day to be ready and have the best cars possible.

"I'm aiming to repay them and R&J Batteries for their hard work and support.”

Heimgartner’s car is the final BJR Camaro to be unveiled, with Bryce Fullwood’s Middy’s car revealed earlier on Tuesday.

Macauley Jones and Jack Smith’s Camaros were uncovered on the weekend.

Team owner Jones expects Heimgartner to be a front-runner should the car prove the business for the Kiwi.

“It’s a real tick having R&J Batteries on board again with Andre for this year,” Jones said.

“They’re great partners and we look forward to more podiums and hopefully a couple of wins — nobody knows what the form guide is yet for Gen3 and we’re definitely aiming to capitalise on the shake up.

"The car looks great and as long as we have done our job right, and I have no doubt our crew have done everything they can, Andre should be a contender this year."

Ray Robson, R&J Batteries Managing Director, added: “We are looking forward to this year’s Supercars season with the new Gen3 cars hitting the tarmac for the first round in Newcastle.

This will be a challenging time for all teams entering into this new phase of Australia’s most competitive motorsport.

"I believe that there will be some midfield teams making it onto the podium which will be great for both teams and spectators.”

BJR will test all four of its new cars for the first time together at Winton Motor Raceway on Tuesday.

The 2023 Repco Supercars Championship will commence at the Thrifty Newcastle 500 on March 10-12.

Tickets are on sale on Supercars.com and Ticketek.com.