Indigenous artist Joshua James was tasked with incorporating Aboriginal designs into the Tickford Racing liveries.
Waters’ car features more green than usual, especially on the fascia. Randle’s car features a white base with its customary green and red Castrol colours incorporated into the design.
“We are really proud to once again partner with Joshua and his incredible artwork, which strongly connects the drivers, the team and his culture in the liveries,” said Tickford Racing CEO Simon Brookhouse.
“The Darwin round is important for the team and the sport to connect with the artists and allow for the amazing storytelling abilities that come through the artwork.
“Both cars look incredible and we cannot wait to roll them through town this afternoon and have them on display for all the wonderful fans here in Darwin.”
It’s the second year straight that James has designed the Indigenous Round liveries.
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“Working with the Tickford Racing Team has been something that I think both sides have really enjoyed, the collaboration has been powerful and meaningful,” said James.
“Both of this year’s designs have a significant impact on both individual drivers and the team.
“I personally am a motorsport enthusiast, so to have my artwork featured on two Ford Mustangs for a second year is something that’s moorditj (amazing).
“I have previously lived in Darwin for a few years so I have a connection to this place after living on Larrakia country.
“Larrakia people are saltwater people just like Noongar Wardandi people so I feel a special connection here and to be present in Darwin with the team this weekend which makes it more special.
“The entire Tickford team have welcomed me with open arms and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them and the drivers to create these designs in collaboration with storytelling with a personalised connection to the drivers themselves.”
Practice at the Darwin Triple Crown gets underway at 10:35am AEST on Friday.
About the artwork (as described by Tickford Racing)
For Waters, the design incorporates various symbols telling a story about his racing career combined with his personal life away from the track.
Featured within the design is the Karda known as Racehorse Goanna, symbolising the speed of the sport.
Additionally, included is a feature held close to Cam, a strong campsite which represents a moorditj moort (Strong Family). The campsite includes three symbols: one is Cam while the other is his partner Brooke and the third symbol is their daughter Mila.
Randle’s livery demonstrates his strong desire for success in the Supercars industry, as well as symbols of many people which signify his connection to his family and racing fans.
Included within the design is the unique Shield, showcasing that continued strength, desire, commitment, dedication and determination to have success behind the wheel of the #55 Castrol Racing Mustang.
Across both liveries, the message sticks symbols are included to demonstrate the connection between driver and team.
James, who created the team’s Indigenous liveries in 2025, is a proud Noongar Wardandi, Bibulmun Maaman from Noongar Boodja in the Southwest of Western Australia.
He now resides in Victoria as a full-time artist creating pieces that communicate the stories and connection to the land of his culture.
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