Isuzu Australia Limited is set to continue its involvement in the Supercars Championship, partnering with PremiAir Racing for a 13-round season featuring drivers James Golding and Richie Stanaway in Chevrolet Camaros.
This marks the second year Isuzu Trucks and Isuzu Power Solutions will appear on the cars of the Peter Xiberras-owned team, based on the Gold Coast. Following its initial partnership, Isuzu will expand its role as a major team sponsor for the full 2025 season.
The 2025 championship will see the team competing across Australia and New Zealand, starting at Sydney Motorsport Park and including key events such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix support race at Albert Park, the Bathurst 1000, and the season finale in Adelaide.
Driver #31 James Golding is back behind the wheel in 2025.
As part of its sponsorship, Isuzu will continue its technician placement program, allowing eight technicians from its dealer network to gain hands-on experience with the race team throughout the season.
Beyond its motorsport partnership, Isuzu will also introduce several activations tied to the release of a new truck model later in the year.
Head of marketing and customer experience at Isuzu Australia, John Walker, said: “Isuzu Australia is thrilled to once again team up with PremiAir Racing in 2025.
“PremiAir Racing shares our commitment to excellence, and in the competitive world of Supercars, it offers a fantastic opportunity for Isuzu Trucks and Isuzu Power Solutions to engage with our mutual audiences.
Driver #62 Richie Stanaway joins the team in 2025.
“2025 is a milestone year for Isuzu Trucks, with all new models set to hit the Australian market later in the year, PremiAir Racing will play a vital role in our showcases on and off the track.
“The technician program also has great benefits for our Dealer Network technicians, giving them insights and new skills that they can take back to their roles within the Isuzu network – all of which flow through to providing a better service for our customers.”
PremiAir Racing owner Xiberras is equally excited about the upcoming season.
“It’s an exciting year for both PremiAir Racing and Isuzu – we couldn’t be happier about heading into 2025,” said Mr Xiberras.
“The PremiAir group, has had a long-standing relationship with Isuzu. Our fleet of Isuzu Trucks, which is delivering for our business out on the road, is a testament to that partnership.
“We’re also looking forward to once again having the Isuzu’s technicians join us for selected race weekends; it’s a great opportunity for collaboration, and I’m confident that all parties will work together towards success.”
PremiAir Racing Team Owner, Peter Xiberras.
The 2025 Supercars Championship will see several changes, including an expanded calendar and a revised championship format. Queensland Raceway returns to the schedule, increasing the series to 13 rounds and a total of 34 races – 10 more than in 2024.
A new Endurance Cup will be introduced, awarded based on results from the two-driver races at The Bend in September and Bathurst in October.
The most significant change is the adoption of a football-style finals format. After the Bathurst race, the points standings for the top 10 drivers will be reset, with the championship determined over the final seven races.
The season will conclude on November 30, with the top four drivers competing for the title in the final race on the streets of Adelaide.
“We aim to win any time we race, plus now with the new finals format, PremiAir Racing could be in the hunt for a title,” said Xiberras. “Even as drivers are eliminated from title contention, all 25 cars will compete in every race, so the intensity will be off the charts.”
2025 Supercars Championship Calendar
Round 1: Sydney 500
Sydney Motorsport Park (NSW)
21-23 February
Round 2: Melbourne SuperSprint
Albert Park (VIC)
13-16 March
Round 3: Taupo Super 440
Taupo Motorsport Park (NZ)
11-13 April
Round 4: Tasmania Super 440
Symmons Plains Raceway (TAS)
9-11 May
Round 5: Perth Super 440
Wanneroo Raceway (WA)
6-8 June
Round 6: Darwin Triple Crown
Hidden Valley Raceway (NT)
20-22 June
Round 7: Townsville 500
Reid Park Street Circuit (QLD)
11-13 July
Round 8: Ipswich Super 440
Queensland Raceway (QLD)
8-10 August
Round 9: The Bend Enduro
The Bend Raceway (SA)
12-14 September
Round 10: Bathurst 1000
Mount Panorama (NSW)
9-12 October
Round 11: Gold Coast 500
Surfers Paradise (QLD)
24-26 October
Round 12: Sandown 500
Sandown Raceway (VIC)
14-16 November
Round 13: Adelaide Grand Final
Adelaide Street Circuit (SA)
27-30 November