Seton received a late call-up to drive Matt Stone Racing’s wildcard at the Reid Park street circuit when Cam Crick pulled out for health reasons.
Already down to run a wildcard at Ipswich and co-drive in the Enduro Cup with Zach Bates, Seton slotted in for his maiden single-driver event.
The 28-year-old qualified and finished outside the top 20 on each of the three days, but left happy that he’d achieved his own targets.
“We improved every session, we made the gap to the front smaller every session and our pace got better and better,” Seton told Speedcafe.
“Townsville’s not an easy track. It’s quite physical and very technical with the kerbs and the asphalt, which is quite hard to drive on.
“So, I feel like it was quite a solid weekend for us. We’ve come out of it with no damage and plenty of racing miles.”
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Seton insists he’s not lifting his expectations for Ipswich, despite the circuit’s simpler nature and a test undertaken at the venue earlier this month.
“I don’t want to have any expectations. I just need to prepare the best I can and do the best I can each day and keep developing as a driver,” he said.
“Whether it’s running in 26th or the top 10, it was all about learning this weekend and the same as QR. There’s no expectations on results.”
Seton’s Camaro competed in retro colours celebrating those worn by father Glenn en route to the 1993 Australian Touring Car Championship title.
The livery was run by Glenn Seton Racing for six years following its inception in 1989 – a period where Glenn and his father Bo worked closely together.
“It’s been a pretty special weekend to have the livery that we had, the race suit, the pit walling… it was a tribute not only to Dad, but to Pop as well,” Seton reflected.
“We lost him earlier this year, so it’s a pretty special moment and I’m looking forward to running the number 30 retro entry at Queensland Raceway again.
“Obviously, a few sponsors will change spots, but it’s a very eye-catching car that you can always pick in the pack.”
The livery concept was originally scheduled as a one-off for Ipswich before being brought forward to Townsville and supplemented by Crick’s own sponsors.
“I can’t thank Cam Crick enough for the opportunity,” Seton added.
“He really wanted to be here and he was trying his best to be healthy for it. I know he’s pushing harder than ever to make it for the enduros and he’s on the right track.”
Seton’s maiden single-driver event made for a remarkable career comeback story, having stepped back from Super2 at the end of 2023.
“It’s been a pretty crazy journey,” said Seton, who returned to Supercars by sharing an MSR wildcard with Crick in the Enduro Cup last year.
“In 2023, I was quite ready to step back from racing and three years later I’m doing two solo main game rounds and the enduros.”
Seton will co-drive alongside Zach Bates in the Enduro Cup while Crick is scheduled to share with Jack Le Brocq.
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