Super Black Racing announce Bathurst driver line-up

The wildcard entry of Super Black Racing have announced its driver line-up for this year’s Bathurst 1000km, with the New Zealand team perhaps unsurprisingly picking an all New Zealander line-up for its V8 Supercars Championship debut.

Andre Heimgartner and Ant Pedersen, two drivers which currently compete in the Dunlop backed Development Series, will take part in the Bathurst 1000km race in October for the team, which will run a leased Ford Falcon FG with technical support from Ford Performance Racing at the famous endurance event.

“It is a big opportunity and to be in a New Zealand team is great as there will be a lot of support around us,” said Heimgartner, who turned 19 just two months ago.

“Ant and I are new to the whole Bathurst thing so we go in with an open mind but everything is in place for us to do well so I can’t wait.

“It is pretty special to be chosen to drive for a New Zealand team and to make my debut in their debut race is unique. Shane (Van Gisbergen) did the same sort of thing and look where he has ended up so hopefully I can follow in his footsteps.”

26-year-old Pedersen added:

“Firstly I am hugely excited and grateful for the opportunity and I can’t wait to get in the car for what is going to be a pretty special debut for Super Black,” he said.

“With a Kiwi team, Andre and I being Kiwis, it is all just really exciting. We certainly don’t underestimate the challenge. It will be really tough and we have to keep things in check in terms of our abilities and the expectations.

“Having FPR behind the project gives us confidence the team will be well-prepared and well- resourced. That ensures we have all the tools to have a successful debut. Success for us won’t be winning the race but we have the confidence and security knowing the right people and ingredients for a good race are there.”