Super Black Racing launches new tune
New Zealand's only V8 Supercarsteam, Super Black Racing, isabout to make history at the opening V8SC Championship round in Adelaide this weekend, as they launch their very own theme song and music video with the fans at the iconic season opener.
Super Black Racing launched itsseason in style outside itspit garage with a live performance by American singer songwriter Emme Lentino, who performs the Super Black anthem.
Lentino, who has a strong personal connection to the team, says: "I am so excited to finally release the Super Black song, and what better place to do it than at our first race for 2015. I think it really captures the essence of the team as we believe we can make this year something special for all New Zealand V8 fans."
She continued: "The lyrics of the song also have strong meanings for us and truly reflect the essence and spirit of the team. We've conquered the Bathurst mountain once before and we love how much faith our fans have in us, especially in New Zealand."
The song was co-written alongside double APRA Silver Scroll and ISC finalist, Bryan Bell, a singer songwriter from Auckland band Dead Flowers, and now plays with The Jordan Luck Band, and who has a history of chart topping hits in New Zealand.
Byran Bell said: "I watched Bathurst for a solid eight hours. I felt really proud to be involved with a Kiwi team and I'm stoked to have been asked to be part of the Super Black anthem."
Team owner Tony Lentino echoed Emme's comments: "Right from the start we [Super Black Racing] wanted to be different and show how innovative New Zealanders are. This video is just a light-hearted way of showcasing that, especially with both Emme [Lentino] and Bryan [Bell] being involved in its creation."
The team officially debuts this weekend at the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide with both Andre Heimgartner and Simon Evans competing in the V8 Supercars Championship and V8 Dunlop Development Series respectively.
Song lyrics:Chant: Super Black, Back in Black
Conquer mountainsConquer fears
King of SpeedCrowd gives a cheer
Come on, people stand togetherKeep the faith foreverIt's what we believeIt's what we can be
Stay the courseWith the dark horseAll aboardRumble and roar
Come on, kiwis stand togetherKeep the faith foreverIt's what we believeIt's what we can be
Chant: Super Black, Back in Black
