Garry Rogers Motorsport announces Supercars return for Bathurst

Garry Rogers Motorsport will be back in the Supercars Championship with a wildcard entry for the 2026 Bathurst 1000 race.

The team, which left the championship as a full-time entry after the 2019 season, will field an ex-Triple Eight Chevrolet Camaro for drivers James Moffat and Nathan Herne.

“My motivation for wanting to return to Supercars and race at the 2026 Bathurst 1000 was in memory and out of respect for my dad, Garry Rogers,” Barry Rogers said.

“Those same feelings are shared by the GRM crew and our loyal sponsor group, led by Valvoline.”

Australian motorsport legend Garry Rogers passed away in October of last year and the team made the announcement on his birthday.

“I’m aware of the romantic side to GRM again racing in Supercars and in particular at Bathurst and although it’s important to embrace that feeling, this entry is to celebrate what Dad contributed to Motorsport and to thank him,” said Barry Rogers.

“Dad is missed enormously by our family and for the many past and present Garry Rogers Motorsport employees, sponsors, friends and motorsport fans, we are determined to put our very best foot forward in every aspect of this entry.

“Dad always supported young people, Nathan Herne won the 2022 Trans Am Series as a 19-year-old under the tutelage of Garry. To have him joined by James Moffat, who dad was tremendously fond of and also a GRM Trans Am Champion, is a very fitting lineup.

“I’d like to acknowledge Supercars and in particular Barclay Nettlefold, Shane Howard and Tim Edwards in assisting with the information required to have this entry approved and get GRM on the grid for this year’s Bathurst 1000.”