Overview

• Lowndes has signed a two-year deal to helm Team 18’s Supercheap Auto wildcard program as part of Chevrolet Racing’s homologation strategy.
• Team 18 will field a third Chevrolet Camaro under the Supercheap Auto banner, marking its first factory-aligned entry.
• The outfit has drawn up a shortlist of emerging drivers to co-pilot alongside Lowndes, with selections expected before the 2026 endurance season.
• Organisers have confirmed they will retain the three-round format, with one solo race for the junior driver and two endurance events at Bathurst and The Bend.
• Lowndes’ move ends his two-decade tenure at Triple Eight and underscores Chevrolet Racing’s commitment to nurturing new Supercars talent.