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Austin Cindric Completes First Supercars Laps at Sandown Ahead of Adelaide Wildcard

Early feedback from Tickford points to quick adaptation to Gen3 techniques ahead of The Bend test.

Overview

  • The NASCAR Cup Series regular is confirmed to run Tickford Racing’s #5 Armor All/Repco/Ford Mustang as a wildcard at the BP Adelaide Grand Final on November 27–30.
  • Cindric turned his first Supercars laps during a Sandown ride day, mixing a handful of solo runs with passenger sessions under no‑timing restrictions.
  • He described the initial experience as “really weird” but enjoyable and said the Gen3 Supercar feels lighter with more downforce and grip than a NASCAR Next Gen car.
  • Onboard footage and fan reaction highlighted his heel‑and‑toe downshifts, while Cam Waters noted Cindric is right‑foot braking and improving quickly with downshifts.
  • A two‑day program at The Bend will continue his acclimatisation, with engineer Rhys Lenegan overseeing the effort in the ex‑#5 Tickford chassis revealed in orange Armor All livery.