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Brown's Bathurst Warning Shot Fired...
Pic-Supplied Will Brown has pledged to "have a crack" at the Mountain after securing an unexpected top-five finish due to penalties delaying the #888 Red Bull Ampol Ford Mustang. Brown and Scott Pye finished fifth in Sunday's AirTouch 500 at The Bend, which turned into fourth after a post-race penalty was given to Penrite Racing's Matt Payne — one of nine different driving penalties that day. Triple Eight boss Jamie Whincup acknowledged that "too many errors" kept the Ford te

Antony McPherson
6 days ago2 min read


Who Ran Out Of Talent?
During the Red Bull Showrun in Riga, Latvia, a Triple Eight Ford Mustang supercar collided with a water-filled plastic barrier. Fan videos captured the #888 car leaving the scene with no major damage, although the driver's identity was not clearly visible. This incident is the second notable event for the Ford Mustang during its overseas tour, which has featured high-profile appearances at prestigious automotive events worldwide. The tour included showcases at the Formula 1 A

Antony McPherson
Aug 161 min read


Redbull Ampol Racing Uncover Key Issue With Car 888...
Triple Eight, the renowned motorsport team, has identified performance issues for their driver Will Brown during the 2026 Supercars season due to an incorrectly supplied engine restrictor. This component is crucial in regulating engine airflow, affecting power output and overall track performance. The supplied restrictor did not meet required specifications, impacting Brown's competitiveness. The team is investigating the supply error and reviewing quality control measures, e

Antony McPherson
Aug 121 min read


Chassis Swap For Brown...
Brown to transition into spare Triple Eight Mustang. 2024 champion ranks seventh, 467 points behind teammate Will Brown will switch to a spare Ford Mustang Supercar from Triple Eight following recent difficulties, the team announced. The 2024 Supercars champion is currently seventh in the standings, nearly 500 points behind teammate Broc Feeney, as they head to Ipswich. Brown has achieved just two podium finishes and one pole position in eight rounds and 25 races, compared to

Antony McPherson
Aug 42 min read


Testing Times At T8...
Will Brown provides insight into the situation and supports Broc Feeney as Triple Eight has relinquished both championship leads to Penrite Racing. Feeney remains in second place, with Brown moving closer to sixth in the standings. Will Brown has discussed Red Bull Ampol Racing's unusual performance in Darwin and Townsville, insisting they are not far off track. For the first time since 2006, Triple Eight has not achieved a podium finish over a six-race stretch, resulting in

Antony McPherson
Jul 153 min read


Engel Wins, In An Incredible Fight-Back!
Maro Engel, driving for Team GMR, won his first Bathurst 12 Hour in his tenth attempt, completing a remarkable comeback. The #888 Team GMR Mercedes-AMG, shared by Engel, Mikael Grenier, and Maxime Martin, started in 29th place due to qualifying issues. The decisive moment occurred after a Safety Car period when Maxime Martin took the lead after two other cars made contact. Martin then maintained the lead to secure the victory. Engel expressed his happiness, stating that the w

Antony McPherson
Feb 151 min read
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