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Garth Tander Ends Supercars Driving Career, Takes Advisor Role at Grove Racing

The six-time Bathurst winner shifts into mentoring at Penrite-backed Grove Racing, with a continued TV role confirmed for 2026.

Overview

  • Tander announced his retirement on Fox SportsSandown 500 broadcast, closing his driving chapter a month after winning Bathurst with Matt Payne.
  • Grove Racing said he will remain with the team as Team and Driver Advisor, formalizing his off-track mentoring focus.
  • He confirmed he will stay on the Supercars broadcast next season, extending a recent run as analyst and commentator.
  • His career tally includes one championship, six Bathurst 1000 victories, and 58 race wins, with three Bathurst wins earned as a co-driver since 2018.
  • Grove’s co-driver roster is being reshaped for 2026, with Dale Wood departing, Tim Slade expected to step in, and Will Davison linked to Payne’s seat on a speculative basis.