Super Black Racing plans full-time entry with Andre Heimgartner

Super Black Racing has announced their plans for a full-time entry in the 2015 V8 Supercars with Andre Heimgartner behind the wheel.
“To be the first driver to represent Super Black Racing is a real honour and I am proud to be representing New Zealand as our team takes on the Aussies in V8 Supercars,” said Heimgartner.

The team took part in the Bathurst 1000 this year as a wildcard entry where Heimgartner displayed an impressive performance.

“Our wildcard at Bathurst gave me a taste of racing at the top level and thankfully my performance there showed team owner Tony Lentino I have what it takes to compete at the highest level. Although, I’m under no illusions that it is going to be hard and there is a lot to learn, but racing as a group means we can grow and learn together. I can’t wait to be on the grid in Adelaide for the first race of 2015,” said Heimgartner.

Super Black Racing has secured a technical cooperation with Ford Performance Racing ahead of the 2015 season.

“I am really pleased to announce Andre as our first full-time driver as we prepare to embark on our first full season in V8 Supercars. He was one of our Kiwis on debut at Bathurst and despite still being a teenager he impressed me and the guys at FPR with his speed and consistency,” said Tony Letino, team owner of Super Black Racing.

“Super Black Racing was created to nurture young Kiwi drivers and to give them their own team to aspire to be part of. Together we are looking forward to taking on the green and gold teams and giving them a taste of black.”