NASCAR driver Austin Cindric is considering the Austin Cindric Supercars debut possibility with speculation mounting over a potential appearance at the Adelaide Grand Final in Australia this season. While nothing is confirmed yet, Cindric’s interest in racing Down Under has historic roots and could lead to a high-profile one-off event.
Cindric’s History With Supercars and Australia
Reports surfaced this month suggesting that Austin Cindric may travel to Australia to race in the Supercars series later this season. If it materializes, his participation would take place at the Adelaide Grand Final. Cindric previously tested a Supercars car, though several years have passed since then.
Nearly ten years ago, Supercars represented a serious career option for Cindric before he committed to NASCAR. Despite choosing the American stock car route, he has maintained connections with sports cars and road racing throughout his career. Notably, Cindric competed in the 2015 Bathurst 12 Hour—a prominent Australian endurance race—driving for Erebus Motorsport, so he is no stranger to racing in Australia.
Cindric Addresses Rumors of a Supercars Appearance
On “The Teardown” podcast with Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, Cindric responded to the speculation about racing in Australia this season. He acknowledged the possibility but reiterated that nothing formal has been arranged.
“Nothing to really announce, but it’s something I’ve looked at for a long time,”
—Austin Cindric, NASCAR Driver
He recounted his earlier experiences:
“Even when I was younger, I’ve gone down and raced the Bathurst 12 Hour. Done some tests in some Supercars. So, it’s something I’ve kind of always kept a pulse on. Obviously, Ford has a huge presence down there. So, it would be something I would absolutely love to do, but obviously, schedules aligning is a pretty challenging thing.”
—Austin Cindric, NASCAR Driver
Recent Racing Achievements and Future Aspirations
Earlier in the current season, Austin Cindric was tapped by Ford as a last-minute replacement driver for the 24 Hours of Daytona, where he guided the Mustang GT3 car to a podium finish with third place. That event marked his sixth appearance at the Daytona endurance race. The diversity in Cindric’s racing career reflects his ongoing ambition to explore new disciplines and challenges beyond NASCAR.
Reflecting on other coveted races, Cindric explained his desire to avoid schedule conflicts for premier global racing events.
“I’d say probably first on the list that I need to have no schedule conflicts for would be 24 Hours of Le Mans,”
—Austin Cindric, NASCAR Driver
He also expressed his willingness to take on opportunities if timing allows:
“So, I think there’d be some good opportunity to do it if I had the time. I’ve only heard amazing things about that event. I would say next to that on the list is Indy 500. Nothing that’s like, I need to do it now, but I would think that my racing career wouldn’t be complete without doing that race.”
—Austin Cindric, NASCAR Driver
What a Supercars Debut Could Mean for Cindric and Motorsport
The Austin Cindric Supercars debut possibility could see him joining an exclusive group of international drivers who cross over between top-tier series. The move would come as a one-off, drawing comparisons to drivers like Shane van Gisbergen, who recently reversed the usual career path by winning a NASCAR race after years in Supercars.
Should Cindric make his Supercars debut at the Adelaide Grand Final, the event could generate significant attention within the motorsports community. With Ford’s strong presence in Australia and Cindric’s proven abilities in both NASCAR and endurance racing, his appearance would serve as a highlight for fans and further strengthen trans-Pacific motorsport ties.
As Cindric weighs his future schedule, enthusiasts and teams alike will be watching closely. An official announcement could bring a surge of enthusiasm to both American NASCAR and the Australian Supercars circuits, potentially inspiring new ambitions for drivers across both series.
