WAU reveal Super2 attack, new backing for rookie

Walkinshaw Andretti United have unveiled their Super2 liveries for the 2025 season, headlined by a new-look #25 Commodore for rookie Matt Hillyer.

Hillyer graduates to the development series off the back of a Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia GR Cup campaign that saw him win six races on the bounce, before finishing sixth in the standings after the final round.

Another member of the WAU Foundation Academy, Hillyer steps in to replace outgoing reigning champion Zach Bates. who moves to Eggleston Motorsport for his title defence.

Hillyer will have primary backing from the Kangan Institute as he embarks on his rookie campaign, the Victorian having worked with WAU as a Kangan apprentice since 2022.

Hillyer is looking forward to achieving a lifelong ambition of driving a Supercar when the Dunlop Super2 Series takes to the track tomorrow for practice.

“The Kangan Institute No. 25 looks incredible, the yellow, black and white colour scheme makes it really stand out, it’ll be hard to miss on track," said Hillyer.

“This weekend will be a big step forward for me, I’ve dreamt of driving a Supercar since I was a young kid, it’s pretty cool to make it a reality this weekend. There are so many people I want to thank who have supported my journey to make this dream come true.

“It’s been a full 180 with Kangan Institute, I joined the Walkinshaw Andretti Untied team in 2022 as a Kangan Institute Apprentice and now I’m chasing my other dream of driving race cars with Kangan Institute’s support. I couldn’t thank Kangan Institute enough for all of their support over the past few years, none of this would be possible without them.

“I’m ready to get the year underway, it’s been a big off season prepping with the team and I’m keen to finally get behind the wheel, it’s going to be a big 2025 season, I am counting down the hours!”

The sister #2 entry was also unveiled today, with Tasmanian Campbell Logan returning for a second season in the development series after finishing 12th in 2024.

2025 is set to be a special year for the former Toyota 86 competitor, who gets the opportunity to race in front of his home crowd at Symmons Plains for Round 2 of the Dunlop Super2 Series.

“The Arteva Funding No. 2 looks great, it’s awesome to have their support for a second year running in Super2, they have been such an integral part of my motorsport journey to date," said Logan.

“We’ve got a new car this year, the crew have put in the hard yards over the off season, I can’t thank them enough for all of their hard work.

“It’s great to have so many returning partners and I’m looking forward to welcoming my new supporters too, all of this wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you, as well as the support from my friends and family.

“This year we head to Tasmania for Round 2 of the series and I am pumped to finally race in front of my home crowd, us Tasmanian’s really get behind each other, but first we have a job to do here in Sydney this weekend. Let’s get after it."

Logan will be racing a brand new ZB Commodore chassis designated WR 031, whilst Hillyer will commandeer the chassis used by Logan throughout 2024.

The 2025 Dunlop Super2 Series begins tomorrow at the Thrifty Sydney 500 - Opening Round, with the opening practice session of the new season set to begin at 12:35pm local time.