Cam Waters, the Australian Supercars driver, has indicated that his plans for Chicago have changed but suggested he is nearing an agreement for a return in the Truck Series at Lime Rock, keeping fans focused on his Cam Waters NASCAR Truck Series Lime Rock plans. This follows confirmation last week that Waters would not be participating in next month’s Chicago Cup Series race.
Waters Nears Lime Rock Truck Series Deal
Last week, Waters revealed he was unable to secure a spot in the Chicago Cup Series race but hinted there is positive movement on a different opportunity, stating he is “pretty close to having a deal together” for alternative racing plans. The 30-year-old, originally from Mildura, has been open about his interest in competing at the Lime Rock road course event on June 28.
ford/”>Ford and ThorSport Racing, for whom Waters made two Truck Series starts last season, have fueled speculation by teasing news of a guest driver announcement for the Lime Rock race. The team‘s recent social media activity displayed a mock boarding pass with references connected to the upcoming event, which has further heightened anticipation about Waters’ involvement.
Schedule Favors Waters’ Return
Waters’ prior experience with ThorSport Racing resulted in finishes of 30th and 19th, and he has previously expressed a clear intent to return, highlighting his adaptability and the positive impression he left on the organization. The timing of Lime Rock fits well within the Supercars calendar, as it slots in after the Darwin Triple Crown and before the Townsville 500, making a participation logistically feasible.
The Truck Series this year includes only one other road course event after Lime Rock, which takes place at Watkins Glen in August. However, the Watkins Glen date conflicts with Queensland Raceway’s Ipswich Super440, likely ruling it out for Waters.
Shifting Opportunities in NASCAR for Supercars Drivers
Waters debuted in the Cup Series at Sonoma with RFK Racing last season. However, team expansion has meant no Chicago deal is possible with them in 2025. In contrast, Supercars rival Will Brown has secured a seat for Chicago, joining Kaulig Racing in a chevrolet/”>Chevrolet Camaro for the July 6 race. Cup Series regular Shane van Gisbergen, another prominent Supercars name, drew attention to the road racing talent coming from Australia and New Zealand with a victory in last weekend’s NASCAR event in Mexico City.
Further highlighting the Supercars influence in North American motorsport, Jack Perkins, a co-driver in Supercars, is also slated to compete in the Portland Xfinity race at the end of August.
Significance of Waters’ Truck Series Lime Rock Return
As anticipation builds around Ford’s ThorSport Racing announcement, the prospect of Cam Waters’ return to the NASCAR Truck Series at Lime Rock is being watched by fans of both Supercars and NASCAR. The synergy between the Supercars and NASCAR schedules, as well as other Australian drivers making waves in the U.S., spotlights the growing international footprint of these drivers. Should Waters secure the seat, it would offer him another opportunity to showcase his skill on a prominent stage, influencing future NASCAR participation for Supercars talents.
