Cindric to join Supercars Championship field in Adelaide

Austin Cindric will compete in the Supercars event in Adelaide, Australia, in November with Tickford Racing.

Cindric, whose entry will have support from Ford Performance, will be in a wild card entry for the team on November 28-30 for the Adelaide Grand Final. It will take place four weeks after the NASCAR season finale, held at Phoenix Raceway on November 2.

“We are thrilled here at Tickford Racing to be part of such an extraordinary Wildcard addition to the Supercars Grid in Adelaide,” Simon Brookhouse, Tickford Racing CEO, said. “With the support of Ford Performance, we are ready to welcome Austin into the Tickford Wildcard Car and provide him an opportunity to get a taste of Australian Motorsport. The collaborative effort with Tickford, Ford Performance, Supercars, Austin and his team is a testament to where the sport is continuing to go from strength to strength. 

“Welcoming in the NASCAR audience to our sport will continue to reinforce the direction of Supercars growth and provide future benefits for all involved in this opportunity.”

The wildcard entry is a first for the Adelaide event. Tickford Racing will unveil details around Cindric’s entry at a later date.

“I've been a fan of the Supercars Championship since I was a kid,” Cindric said. “I've always rated the drivers and teams in the category highly. So needless to say, my interest has been high for an opportunity to test myself against the best, all while still getting to soak in the atmosphere of what I think should be a great weekend of racing at the Adelaide Grand Final.

“I'm grateful for the effort, hard work, and support from Ford Performance, Tickford Racing, Supercars, and the South Australian Motor Sport Board for bringing this project to life. I can't think of a better way to finish off a full year of racing than an adventure like this.”

Cindric, the 2022 rookie of the year in the Cup Series, is one of three drivers for Team Penske currently competing in the playoffs. His No. 2 team won at Talladega Superspeedway earlier this season, which was his third career win.

The Supercars Championship airs live and exclusive in the U.S. on RACER Network and RACER+.