The team’s livery incorporates artwork by Wadawurrung man Billy-Jay O’Toole, who was also behind the art seen on Matt Stone Racing’s Camaros.
Titled ‘Gathering’, the meaning of the design is summarised as ‘Let us walk together’.
DJR’s lead driver Brodie Kostecki enters the weekend third in the championship, 173 points from leader Broc Feeney.
Rookie teammate Rylan Gray is 21st and will be hoping to utilise experienced gained at Hidden Valley last year as a wildcard with Tickford Racing.
About the artwork (as described by Billy-Jay O’Toole)
Being a proud Wadawurrung man growing up on Wadawurrung Country in Coriyu, (now known as Corio) was aware that the Shell headquarters was once located there.
Secure your spot today.
Long before colonisation, this was a place of great abundance. Wadawurrung people lived here, gathered here, and sustained life and resources for thousands of generations.
My ancestors were banned by colonisers from living on and collecting resources from Corio region.
But today, my people live there again alongside many other Community families and it’s become a place of connection, belonging, community, sport, and education.
Just like this Darwin event, it is about bringing people together honouring and celebrating the oldest living culture in the world through the Supercars indigenous round.
As the sun rises and the event begins, may it remind us all to rise, learn, grow, achieve, and inspire to celebrate First Nations culture at the forefront.
Koling wada ngal (let us walk together).
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