Jack Perkins replaces Nick Percat in Sydney
Jack Perkins is going to replace the still injured Nick Percat at Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport for the 2015 V8 Supercars season finale in Sydney this weekend.
“It was a bit like Days of Thunder. I was sitting on the tractor up at the farm mid-harvest and I got the call from Nick to ask if I would drive,” said Perkins.
Perkins drove for Holden Racing Team in the endurance races this season, partnering James Courtney to take an emotional first V8 Supercars victory at the Gold Coast 600.
“I’m really happy to help out Lucas Dumbrell Motorsport, and thanks to the Holden Racing Team and Holden for giving me a chance to jump in another Commodore. I’m just looking forward to doing a good job and getting some solid results at Homebush,” said Perkins.
Percat is still suffering from an infection in his foot following a burn due to a broken exhaust at the Gold Coast race. The 27-year-old tried to race at Phillip Island but withdrew after practice.
“I hate missing another race, but I am feeling pretty average and couldn’t give the 100 per cent required so there’s little point in trying to race. I need to fully recover, so I am happy for Jack to fill in for me this weekend. He’s going to do a great job, while I’ll turn my focus towards 2016,” said Percat.
