As has been the case in recent years the DeWalt backing of the #18 Camaro will be shared with sister company Cub Cadet at selected rounds.
Unlike other seasons, the shift in naming rights backing will come with a brand new look, starting in Townsville.
There will then be further appearances of the grey look on the Gold Coast and at Sandown.
The ‘forge grey’ colour is based on an option available on the Ultima range of Cub Cadet ride-on lawnmowers.
The new livery will start life on the reigning-winning car, De Pasquale having scored an impressive victory in the Darwin finale on Sunday.
“Winning in Darwin last weekend was a massive boost for everyone at Team 18,” said De Pasquale.
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“The car was really strong, the team executed everything perfectly and it was a great reward for all the hard work that’s gone in this year.
“To roll into Townsville off the back of a win and unveil a new look Cub Cadet Chevy at the same time is pretty exciting. Hopefully we can keep that momentum rolling.
“Last year at Townsville and Sandown I got a couple of podiums, so it’s really exciting to have Cub Cadet back with us to try and run it back.
“The car itself looks great. The grey’s really aggressive and sleek. I know it’s based off a lawnmower, but I think it looks like a fighter jet.
“I definitely want to take the fight to the rest of the field in this car.”
Stanley Black & Decker Managing Director ANZ Adrian Davis added: “The move to the stunning new forge grey colour scheme this year reflects Cub Cadet’s passion for bold, modern design and a look that truly captures the strength and confidence of the brand.
“We have embraced this striking new colour in the design of our Cub Cadet machines with real excitement and saw Townsville as the perfect stage to bring that passion to life, putting forge grey front and centre on the #18 Camaro’s livery in a way that celebrates the evolving Cub Cadet story.”
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