Supercars and Kenworth extend partnership

Two new prime movers were delivered to Supercars on the Gold Coast this week, which will see Kenworth continue as the Official Heavy-Duty Truck Partner of Supercars until at least the end of 2025, marking the tie-up’s 26th consecutive.

As part of the longstanding partnership, Kenworth provides transportation support to every Australian Supercars event – totalling more than 35,000 kilometres each season.

As part of the deal, Kenworth will continue to deliver two specialised trucks that serve critical functions during Supercars events.

On Thursday Supercars took delivery of a Kenworth T610 and a K220, which both feature a full suite of options, including adaptive cruise control, stationary vehicle braking, collision mitigation, driver alerts, lane departure warning, highway departure warning and autonomous emergency braking (AEBS), as well as multi-lane autonomous emergency braking.

The T610 prime mover also comes equipped with the Euro 6 engine that boasts next-generation emission standards via the Euro 6 platform, optimised to maximise fuel efficiency.

Kenworth has also retained the exclusive rights to the official Kenworth Drivers Parade at the iconic Repco Bathurst 1000. Since its inception in 2006, this parade has become one of the most anticipated traditions of the four-day event.

“We are delighted to extend our partnership with Kenworth as the Official Heavy-Duty Truck of Supercars. Its unwavering support and dedication has been instrumental in the success of our events for over 20 years,” said Supercars CEO, Shane Howard.

“We look forward to the next chapter of our partnership, delivering world-class experiences to our passionate fans.”

Michael Long, Director Sales and Marketing for PACCAR Australia, added: “We are thrilled to be continuing to support Supercars with two new Kenworth prime movers as part of our long-standing relationship. The partnership between the two organisations is in its third decade and continues to grow, creating excitement for everyone who’s involved.”

Race fans will be able to check out Supercars’ new Kenworth prime movers at next week’s Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight, taking place over July 28–30 at Sydney Motorsport Park.