Team 18 unveils Winterbottom's 2022 colours
Team 18 has revealed the revised IRWIN Racing livery Mark Winterbottom will campaign in 2022.
Winterbottom returns for a fourth season with Team 18, with Scott Pye his teammate for a third season.
The 2022 season will be Winterbottom’s fourth with the blue and yellow of IRWIN on his #18 Commodore.
IRWIN and Bunnings Trade feature on the flanks of the Commodore.
Fuchs Lubricants takes pride of place on the car’s bonnet.
The livery was designed by Nick Moss and brought to life by PPG paint and Ball & Doggett vinyl.
Also on the car are Hino Trucks, Century Batteries, Seiko Watches, Kenworth Trucks, Goodyear Fleet, Barry Bourke Motors, Manitou, Waverley Forklifts, ELWD Workwear, Taubmans, Bell Collision, Super Spill Solutions, D2N Technology, Ball & Doggett, King Springs, K&N Filters, Bolle Safety, Air Allied Sales, Credence Insurance, Ozwide Joinery, Styleprint and Out There Branding.
The new season will be Winterbottom’s 19th as a full-time driver. He finished 10th overall in 2021.
"I love the livery and the fact that IRWIN and Bunnings have been with us for our whole journey with Charlie and Team 18," the 2015 series champion.
"You look at the car with Fuchs on the white bonnet, I love it, and we’re proud that our sponsors have continued to support and believe in us and it’s our job now to deliver.
"I’ve been at the top before, I know what it takes, but I want to win races, podiums and championships with Charlie and that’s why I signed up to this team and until we do that I’m not satisfied.
"I’m working hard behind the scenes in the gym and our preparation has been fantastic. My determination is higher than ever, I’m fit, I’m hungry and I want to win it."
Team owner Charlie Schwerkolt remains motivated to return Winterbottom to the front.
"We are so proud to represent IRWIN Racing and Bunnings Trade for our fourth year in succession and to take the cover off our 2022 livery which looks the business,” Schwerkolt added.
"Frosty is hungry to get back to the top, I can see it in his eyes and we’re all ultra-committed to get there.
"We haven’t thought about Gen3 yet, we’re fully focussed on improving our package this year and fighting for podiums and strong finishes.
"It’s been a busy off-season for the hard-working crew at Team 18 and they’re all pumped to get back on track and provide the best package we can for our drivers to get out there and perform at their best."
Winterbottom and Team 18 will test at Winton on Tuesday. Tickets for the Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight are on sale now.
