Tickford to scale back to 2 cars: Tickford Racing has officially announced that it will reduce its team size from four cars to two in the 2024 Supercars Championship. The decision comes as part of a formalized sale of two of its Teams Racing Charters back to Supercars, which aims to decrease the field from 25 to 24 cars. Supercars will retain one of the purchased TRCs and sell the other to Blanchard Racing Team. While Tickford has not specified which drivers will be retained, Cam Waters and Thomas Randle are expected to continue with the team.
Tickford CEO Tim Edwards said the decision was made to focus on winning championships in 2024 and beyond. The team is also developing various strategic ideas to help Tickford Racing succeed in future racing programs. The team’s 2024 lineup will be announced soon. Despite the modifications, Tickford Racing is focused on the 2023 championship and maximizing success in the final four events.
The announcement puts James Courtney and Declan Fraser in danger as Tickford drivers. Courtney, the 2010 Supercars champion, is speculated to join the Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) alongside Aaron Love. He has been connected to Matt Stone Racing, but BRT is his likely destination. Fraser may not get a ride in 2024 since Matt Stone Racing owner Matt Stone is apparently searching for a race winner to partner with Cameron Hill. This leaves Scott Pye and Nick Percat as the best free agents.
The sale of Tickford’s TRCs is part of Supercars’ broader strategy to streamline the championship. The organization aims to create a more competitive and engaging racing environment by reducing the number of cars. The purchase of one TRC by Blanchard Racing Team indicates the team’s ambition to be a more prominent player in the championship.
This move by Tickford Racing reflects a Supercars Championship trend toward quality over quantity. Instead of spreading oneself across numerous vehicles and drivers, teams consolidate resources to maximize performance. Tickford feels reducing the team size will pay off in the long run as they try to win another championship.
Tickford Racing has strategically sold two Teams Racing Charters to Supercars, reducing its team size to two cars for 2024. The move focuses the team’s efforts on winning titles and comes amid Supercars Championship improvements to make the field more competitive. Cam Waters and Thomas Randle are likely to be retained, leaving James Courtney and Declan Fraser looking for new jobs.
Our Reader’s Queries
Where is James Courtney going in 2024?
Blanchard Racing Team is all set to make its debut as a two-car squad in the upcoming 2024 Repco Supercars Championship. The team has roped in James Courtney and rookie Aaron Love to race the two Ford Mustangs. The duo had been linked to the BRT seats for quite some time now. With their inclusion, the team is looking forward to a promising season ahead.
Who owns Tickford Racing?
Rod Nash Racing is a prominent racing team in the Supercars Championship, founded and owned by the esteemed Rod Nash. Alongside co-owning Tickford Racing, Nash has led his team to great success since 2018, operating under the Tickford name.
