Personal cause at the heart of Randle's Darwin livery

A cause close to Thomas Randle’s heart is at the centre of the Indigenous livery the Ford driver will carry in Darwin next weekend.

The betr Darwin Triple Crown is the official Indigenous Round of the Repco Supercars Championship.

Randle’s livery, revealed on Monday morning, was the fourth and final Tickford Racing scheme to be revealed.

All four Tickford Mustang liveries were designed by talented artist Jedess Hudson, each car carrying a unique artwork.

Hudson hails from Cairns in North Queensland, and is a descendant of the Ewamian and Western Yalanji people of Northern Queensland.

The livery on Randle’s #55 Castrol Ford was centred on the driver’s commitment to raising awareness for better access to cancer treatments and support treatments.

Randle fought testicular cancer prior to his ascension to the main game with Tickford in 2021.

The 2020 Super2 champion is a member of the Victorian Youth Cancer Action Board, and works towards enhancing health promotion and improving services and support for young cancer patients.

Randle, 27, is also an ambassador for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia’s only hospital dedicated to cancer treatment.

Hudson’s work captures Randle’s commitment to the cause, with the design inspired by ‘journeys’.

It also highlights Randle’s own journey, the support of his family and friends, and his efforts off track.

“Symbolic elements of resilience, healing, and community support are woven into the design, representing the shared journey of those affected by cancer” Hudson explained.

“The livery serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of promoting health, wellbeing, and unity within our society.”

Randle added: “This livery represents not only my own story, but also the stories of countless others who have faced challenges and fought their way back to what they love doing.

“I hope this livery inspires others to persevere and pursue their dreams, regardless of the obstacles they face.

“Indigenous Australians have a slightly higher rate of cancer diagnosis and are approximately 40 per cent more likely to die from cancer than non-Indigenous Australians.

“Early detection is one of the factors that we can be life-saving and for Indigenous Australians, this is critical.

“We want to take the opportunity to not only celebrate our Indigenous Culture when we head to Darwin, but to also highlight that more can be done to ensure better health outcomes for our First Nations Peoples.

“Together we can bridge the gap, fostering a society where knowledge, access, and support unite to conquer the challenges of access to health services for Australians."