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Tim Slade confirmed at Walkinshaw Racing

Walkinshaw Racing has confirmed Tim Slade to replace Russell Ingall at Supercheap Auto Holden next year.
“To be able to join a team as successful as Walkinshaw Racing and reunite with Supercheap Auto was the perfect scenario for me when I was considering the next step in my career,” said Slade.

Slade was confirmed to leave his current team Erebus Motorsport last week and the 28-year-old is happy over his move.
“Walkinshaw Racing’s achievements are second to none, and its recent results show it is coming to terms with the Car Of The Future chassis. It has an impressive depth of technical talent and a strong, on-going development program, everything that is required to be successful on-track,” said Slade.

Slade is going to join the team’s current drivers James Courtney and Garth Tander next season.
“Tim is a very capable and talented young driver who joins us without any airs and graces. He is understands what is required to be successful, which is hard work, commitment and his playing his part in achieving our team’s goals,” said Walkinshaw Racing MD Steve Hallam.