It came to light ahead of last month’s Taupo event that BJR was the clear favourite for the second Toyota team gig, thanks to early front-runner Team 18 electing to strengthen ties with GM.
The BJR/Toyota deal is now official with both parties confirming as much at Symmons Plains today.
BJR will continue to run four cars which means, along with Toyota homologation team Walkinshaw Andretti United, there will be six Supras on the grid.
With all other teams expected to stay with their current manufacturers, there should be 10 Ford Mustangs and eight Chevrolet Camaros alongside the Supras next season.
“We can put the final piece of the puzzle together,” said Toyota’s marketing chief Sean Hanley.
“I’m pleased to welcome BJR as our team to join WAU. it’s such an exciting time, this gives us great coverage on the grid. It gives us six cars on the grid.”
Hanley said that racing veteran Jones and his eponymous team are a perfect fit for Toyota.
“Tenacity, grit, he’s a private owner, he’s been in the business of Supercars for 25 years, over 45 years in racing. He was a perfect fit for Toyota,” he said.
“We look around this garage, he cares about people and the brands he represents. We’re ecstatic.
“We think this is exactly where we need to be positioned and we’re going to be super competitive between Walkinshaw Andretti United and Brad Jones Racing.”
Development of the Supra is ongoing with on-track testing set to begin early in the second half of 2025.
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