Motorsport
Nulon Racing Claims 6th Place at Repco Bathurst 1000
Published October, 2024
Driver pairing for Jimmy Golding and Dave Russel has claimed the team's best result at the greatest race in Australia by driving through the field to claim the 6th spot at this year's Bathurst 1000.
It was the fastest Bathurst 1000 of all time, finishing in under 6 hours, largely due to everybody keeping clean and only causing one safety car throughout the race.
Jimmy started P11 and, on the first lap, picked off four spots to claim 7th for the opening stint, largely keeping his spot throughout the race.
A very late safety car fell at the perfect time for the field when Matt Payne from Grove Racing fenced his Camaro and gave the field a chance to complete their final pit stop and fuel to the end.
Jimmy was sitting P9 at the restart and picked another 3 drivers off in the closing laps to claim P6, his best result at Bathurst.
A special mention also needs to go to Cameron McLeod, who made his first appearance as a third-generation Bathurst racer.
He kept the car scratch-free all day and showed some real speed when it counted. We can't wait to see what the future holds for Cam.
Eyes forward now to the Gold Coast 600 October 25-27th.
Podium Finish at Sandown 500
Published September, 2024
PremiAir Nulon Racing celebrated a significant milestone at the 60th anniversary Sandown 500, as Jimmy Golding and David Russell secured the team's first-ever podium finish in the all-new red and white racing livery, claiming third place in the #31 PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaro.
The 500 km, 161-lap race was thrilling from the start with Jimmy making up four places on the first lap and keeping the car clean before handing it over to co-driver David Russell, who did a fantastic job advancing the Nulon Racing Camaro to 8th and ran as high as fourth, avoiding the at-times, mayhem created by the other part-time supercar drivers. Following a seamless pit-stop, Russell was able to hand the car back to Jimmy Golding, who quickly claimed 3rd position, which he would ultimately hold until the end of the action-packed race and most pleasingly relegating the Penrite Racing Mustang to 4th position in their home race!
The result has propelled Jimmy and the team from ninth to sixth in the drivers' standings and seventh in the teams' championships as they look ahead to the Bathurst 1000 next month.
Sandown 500
Published September, 2024
The endurance season is here again, gear up for a weekend of heart-pounding action, teamwork, and unstoppable power as Supercars celebrates 60 years of endurance racing at the iconic Sandown Raceway! Join us for the Sandown 500 from September 13–15, as we hit the track in our new livery!
Our driving line-up will be temporarily expand for these next two events, with David Russell driving alongside Jimmy Golding, who is getting ready for his sixth Sandown 500 with a best result previously of 4th in 2017 – and Cameron McLeod joining Tim Slade, who is preparing for his 10th Sandown enduro start with a previous best of sixth in 2015.
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 10:45am - Practice 1 | 9:55am - Practice 4 (all drivers) |
9:55am - Warm up |
| 12:45pm - Practice 2 (co-drivers) |
12.05pm - Practice 5 (all drivers) |
2:05pm - Race 19 |
| 3:40pm - Practice 3 (all drivers) |
2:15pm - Qualifying (Race 19) |
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| 5:25pm - Top Ten Shootout (Race 19) |
Tasmania SuperSprint
Published August, 2024
The sprint race format returns for the latest round of the 2024 Supercars Championship at the Tasmania SuperSprint this weekend. All the action will take place this weekend, 16 - 18 August, on the Apple Isle.
As always, qualifying will be incredibly important, and knockout qualifying will return for this event.
Three segments of 10 minutes each will decide the race grids for races 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday) of the 2024 season, with the first segment hosting all drivers, the second only the top 20, and the third the top 10.
We’ll have two 42-lap events around the deceptively simple 2.4km Symmons Plains Raceway when racing begins. Each race will include a compulsory pit stop, during which at least two tires must be changed.
While the track may seem straightforward on paper, it is anything but easy and always provides great racing – seven corners essentially break down into just three left-handers, with the challenging layout demanding precision and skill to master.
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 2:20pm - Practice 1 | 11:05am - Practice 2 | 10:20am - Practice 3 |
| 1:00pm - Qualifying (Race 17) |
12:50pm - Qualifying (Race 18) |
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| 4:10pm - Race 17 | 3:05pm - Race 18 |
Sydney SuperNight
Published July, 2024
In a sharp departure from tropical Townsville, wintery Sydney’s night races – will see us battling in sub-10 degree temperatures.
The air will be colder, the track temps will be lower, and this will be our first night race since last year’s Sydney SuperNight.
With 10 NRL Parramatta Eels players joining us in the PremiAir Nulon Racing Garage, we will have plenty of eyes squarely on our performance this weekend.
For Tim Slade in the #23 PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaro, it will be his 13th round at Sydney Motorsport Park, with his best result to date there being two fifth places secured in the first and second Sydney rounds of the COVID-affected 2021 season. His best qualifying performance there is third, in 2022.
For Jimmy Golding in the #31 PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaro, this weekend’s event will mark his third round at Eastern Creek, with his best result so far being 12th place last year, with a best qualifying result of 7th, also last year.
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 5:00pm - Practice | 2:50pm - Qualifying (Race 15) | 12:05pm - Qualifying (Race 16) |
| 4:55pm - Top 10 Shootout (Race 15) | 1:40pm - Top 10 shootout (Race 16) | |
| 7:35pm - Race 15 | 4:05pm - Race 16 |
NTI Townsville 500
Published June, 2024
Townsville Showdown, where Supercars meet tropical thrills.
The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship returns to the streets of Townsville on 5th-7th of July for the NTI Townsville 500.
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 12:15pm - Practice 1 | 10:15am - Qualifying (Race 13) | 10:05am - Qualifying (Race 14) |
| 3:10pm - Practice 2 | 12:05pm - Top 10 Shootout (Race 13) |
12:05pm - Top 10 Shootout (Race 14) |
| 2:40pm - Race 13 | 2:40pm - Race 14 |
CONGRATULATIONS!
Published June, 2024
Congratulations to the lucky winners of the Nulon and Supercheap Auto competition.
Steve from Whangarei, NZ
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We hope you enjoy your Nulon Racing Simulators.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Stay tuned to our socials for more exciting competitions coming up.
PERTH SUPERSPRINT
Published May, 2024
This weekend, PremiAir Nulon racing will head west to Wanneroo Raceway in Perth for Races 9 and 10 of the 2024 Supercars Championship.
We will also be celebrating Tim Slade's 200th Supercars round start. Slade will be sporting the #200 for this weekend in honor of being only the 22nd Supercars racer to achieve 200 ATCC/Supercars round starts.
From this event onwards, Tim is partnering up with our Competition Director, Ludo Lacroix, as his Lead Engineer. Ludo has had some great success in the West in the past, including 14th to 1st with Craig Lowndes in 2016 and 18th to 1st with Scott McLaughlin in 2018.
For Jimmy Golding, he and Lead Engineer Romy Mayer have also been hard at work as they look to continue their momentum from the recent rounds.
Golding’s last trip to the West showed plenty of strength, driving from P24 to P14 in the first race of the weekend, from P22 to P11 in the second, and from
P19 to P11 in the third, so they have plenty to build upon.
How the Knockout Qualifying for this round will work
Three segments will run for 10 minutes each*
1. **Q1**
– All 24 drivers participate
– 10 minutes to secure a spot in the next session (Q2)
– Top 20 drivers advance, while the rest set Rows 11 and 12
2. **Q2**
– Top 20 drivers from Q1 participate
– 10 minutes to secure passage into Q3
– Top 10 drivers advance, while the others are eliminated, setting Rows 6 through 10
3. **Q3**
– Remaining 10 drivers fight for the Boost Mobile Pole Position
– 10 minutes to determine the top five rows of the grid
The knockout format will provide thrilling qualifying action, ensuring that each session is high-stakes and full of excitement as drivers battle for those all-important grid positions.
ONE WEEKEND. TWO ROUNDS.
Published May, 2024
PremiAir Nulon Racing is gearing up for an exciting three-day event at Sydney Dragway as part of the NDRC Top Fuel Championship.
On both Saturday, May 18th, and Sunday, May 19th, a complete round of the championship will take place. While Friday the 17th of May will feature testing opportunities for Top Fuel.
“With the Top Fuel title chase speeding to its conclusion with three rounds left to run, two of which are being held this weekend, the stakes are definitely very high this weekend.
“We will be giving it everything we have got, that is for sure!” said Peter Xiberras, two-time Fuel champ.
While PremiAir Nulon Racing headquarters is based in Queensland, Xiberras lives in Sydney and is set to have quite the local cheer squad on-track at the Nitro Champs this weekend.
“Racing at Sydney Dragway is always enjoyable, as not only do we race on a great track, but we do so with a lot of my family and friends in the stands cheering us on,” Xiberras said.
TAUPO SUPER 400
Published April, 2024
Over the weekend of 20-21st April, Taupō, New Zealand, will host the third round of the Repco Supercars Championship in 2024.
Supercars have never held a Championship round in Taupō. This is a new circuit to Supercars, with a track length of 3.32 kilometres and is the first new circuit since The Bend in 2018. The circuit has been modified a few times over the last 2 decades, including a large design change after New Zealand motorsport identity and Triple 8 shareholder Tony Quinn purchased the track in 2021.
The best way to describe the Taupo circuit would be a combination of Winton and Sydney Motorsport Park, with high tyre degradation due to the multiple surfaces throughout the lap.
Surprisingly, the Taupo circuit is expected to produce the lowest average speed of any of the circuits Supercars visit in 2024. Over 75% of the lap is spent turning to our drivers are sure to be busy.
Another change to the format is the removal of a minimum fuel drop during each race, with the drivers having to complete two compulsory pit stops to change tyres but the engineers no longer must factor in minimum fuel drops, meaning some teams will take the gamble on full tanks at the start of each race, which can hurt tyres much quicker.
Combine this with only a single practice session to get data; the engineers are going to earn their keep this weekend, It's exciting to see how this unfolds.
Races 7 and 8 will get underway on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st respectively, and each day will include Qualifying, Top 10 Shootout and a 200 km race made up of 60 laps.
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 10:55am - Practice 1 | 8:20am - Qualifying (Race 7) | 8:45am - Qualifying (Race 8) |
| 10:00am - Top 10 Shootout (Race 7) |
10:25am - Top 10 Shootout (Race 8) |
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| 1:05pm - Race 7 | 1:05pm - Race 8 |
Melbourne Supersprint
Published March, 2024
The March 21-24 event, part of the Australian Grand Prix, will feature the only Supercars races of 2024 to have no pit stops, presenting a unique challenge at what is already a challenging circuit for the category’s Camaros and Mustangs.
Jimmy Golding in the #31 PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaro will be taking part in his fourth run at this event and his second with the PremiAir Nulon Racing team. After a strong start to the 2024 season yielded two Top Ten Shootout performances (P6 and P4) and a top five race finish on Sunday, Golding is hoping to build on that momentum this weekend.
“This event is certainly very different to all of our other events,” Golding reflects.
“It allows us to have multiple opportunities with four qualifying sessions and four races in the one weekend, and of course supporting Formula One at one of the biggest sporting events in Australia is pretty cool."
“At the same time, it is very challenging because it is a fast track with a lot of big and flowing corners which isn’t really what our cars are designed for, but that just means it is very rewarding when you get every element right to complete a good lap.”
For Tim Slade in the #23 PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaro, it will be his fifth appearance at the Melbourne Super Sprint and his second for PremiAir Nulon Racing. He will be hoping to improve his best Albert Park qualifying and finishing position of third (both for race three of the 2019 event).
“The biggest challenge will be qualifying as the races are short and there aren’t any pit stops, which eliminates any strategising your way forwards in the race if you don’t maximise qualifying,” said Slade, who has secured four top five finishes and 12 top ten finishes at the event previously."
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 11:25am - Practice 1 | 2:55pm - Race 4 | 9:00am - Qualifying (Race 5) |
10:25am - Race 6 |
| 1:25pm - Practice 2 | 9:25am - Qualifying (Race 6) | ||
| 3:10pm - Qualifying (Race 3) | 5:40pm - Race 5 | ||
| 3:35pm - Qualifying (Race 4) | |||
| 5:55pm - Race 3 |
PremiAir Nulon Racing Launch
Published February, 2024
Our highly anticipated 2024 PremiAir Nulon Racing launch took place on Wednesday, 14 February, at Sea World on the Gold Coast.
Watch the video now to see Tim Slade and James Golding unveiling their #23 and #31 Camaros in picturesque surroundings ahead of the start of this year's Repco Supercars Championship.
Round 1:
Bathurst 500
Mount Panorama, Bathurst
23 - 25 February
Introducing the 2024 contenders
Published February, 2024
Nulon has made a splash at Sea World on the Gold Coast, unveiling the new liveries for the #23 and #31 Camaros in picturesque surroundings ahead of the start of the 2024 Supercars Championship season.
Supercars commentator, Benny Bishop, MC’ed the launch, after which the PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaros remained on-site – with park visitors taking the opportunity to check out these striking racing machines as part of their Sea World fun across the rest of the day.
The new-look liveries will ensure the #23 and #31 stand out when the Supercars Championship gets underway at the Bathurst 500 later this month and across the rest of the 2024 season, while proudly displaying the branding of co-naming rights partners Nulon and PremiAir Racing.
“Sea World on the Gold Coast has provided a terrific location for us to unveil the bold new liveries. We can’t thank them enough for partnering with us as we launch our 2024 season today,” PremiAir Nulon Racing Team Boss, Peter Xiberras, said.
Nulon Products Australia Channel Marketing Manager, Tom Murray, said he was excited about the coming season and the team prospects for 2024.
"We’ve had a great launch today at Seaworld and can’t wait to see the pace of the cars at Bathurst next week. The team have made some key hires in the engineering department and doubled down on efforts to fine-tune the cars and strategy, so we’re hopeful of a strong first showing at Bathurst.” Murray said.
The first Supercars event of 2024 for PremiAir Nulon Racing and the rest of the Supercars field will be held at the season-opening Bathurst 500 across February 23-25 at the legendary Mount Panorama.
Nulon join forces with Team 18
Published February, 2024
Nulon has announced a new partnership with Team 18, joining forces with David Reynolds and the TRADIE beer Racing Chevrolet Camaro for the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship.
Linking two iconic Australian brands under one umbrella. Nulon is a major supporter of the Australian motorsport scene from grassroots to professional competition and returned to Team 18 after supporting them between 2020 and 2022. During this time, Nulon was the primary backer for seven rounds of the 2022 season on Scott Pye’s Holden ZB Commodore.
Team Owner Charlie Schwerkolt: "We are thrilled to welcome Nulon back to the Team 18 family for the 2024 Supercars season. Nulon has long supported Australian motorsport, and their commitment to delivering the best possible product aligns perfectly with our team's goals."
“This partnership represents a reunion of our brands, and we are getting set for exciting times ahead with David Reynolds joining the stable this year. We look forward to a successful season together on and off the track."
David Reynolds: “It’s exciting to team up with Nulon and be part of their renewed partnership with Team 18 for the 2024 season. Nulon's commitment to pushing the boundaries for quality and performance is something I can personally relate to on the track. The new season is edging closer, and I can’t wait to head to Bathurst for Round 1 in a few weeks' time.”
Nulon welcomes David Reynolds to our motorsport family
Published February, 2024
Nulon has partnered with a living legend of Supercars, David Reynolds, from Tradie Beer Racing for the 2024 Supercar Season.
Dave started his racing career in 2003 in the Australian Formula Ford Championship, winning two national titles before graduating from opener wheelers into the Carrera Cup.
The first taste of tin-top racing saw him battle some big names in Australian Motorsport, like Alex Davison and Craig Baird. It was a hellfire introduction to touring car racing that set him up for a successful supercar career.
In 2009, Dave found his home in the Australian Supercar Championship, the ideal environment for the larrikin of Australian Motorsport. His first win came in 2013 on the streets of Gold Coast. From there, Dave has recorded 42 podiums and eight race wins, including the famous 2017 Bathurst 1000.
Dave was also awarded the Barry Sheene award two years in a row, in 2017 & 2018, following his Bathurst victory, voted best and fairest by the motorsport media—a deserved honour for a great racing season.
The most recent reward for all the hard work came at the same track; he claimed his first victory as he snagged the top step at the 2023 Gold Coast 500 event for Grove Racing with a now infamous "Fire extinguisher" celebration.
With such a strong heritage in Australian Motorsport, Nulon is very proud to welcome David Reynolds into our Motorsport program; we can't wait to work with Dave on and off the track throughout the year, giving our fans some fun and exciting content as we follow him throughout the 2024 supercar season.
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PremiAir Nulon Racing
Published January, 2024
Nulon's renewed partnership with PremiAir Racing will see Nulon support both the Supercars Championship as well as the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) in 2024!
The Arundel-based squad is fielding Tim Slade and Jimmy Golding in the #23 and #31 PremiAir Nulon Racing Camaros in the Supercars Championship, while team owner Peter Xiberras will pilot the PremiAir Nulon Racing Top Fuel Dragster in the NDRC as he pursues a third national title.
The team’s new name will be PremiAir Nulon Racing.
“As we get ready to head into our third Supercars Championship season, we are very pleased to be able to announce we once again have such a leading company as Nulon backing our team,” Xiberras said.
“For this highly respected company to be throwing their support behind both our Supercars and Drag Racing campaigns really shows the enthusiasm they have for what we are doing, and we are greatly looking forward to repaying that faith across 2024."
Nulon Products Australia Channel Marketing Manager, Tom Murray, said he was pleased to see the partnership between these two organisations continue.
“We are thrilled to renew our partnership with PremiAir Nulon Racing, a championship-winning force in the Australian drag racing scene and Supercar team on an upward trajectory,” Murray said.
With a shared desire to achieve success and push performance boundaries, PremiAir Nulon Racing has a bright future ahead.
PremiAir Nulon Racing’s first Supercars outing of 2024 will come on February 5, with Queensland Raceway to host the championship’s Queensland teams’ test day.
Nulon steps up to the Top Fuel Championship
Published January, 2024
Nulon enters the Australian Top Fuel Championship with PremiAir Racing, as part of the NDRC, Peter Xiberras and his talented team are aiming to take their 3rd national championship in 4 years with the 2023/24 season underway.
Top Fuel dragsters are the world’s fastest accelerating vehicles, with over 11,000 horsepower and reaching speeds of over 500km per hour in as short as 1000ft.
Drag Racing is unique in that it runs over the summer months in Australia, meaning this championship is underway and will conclude in June 2024 at Willowbank Raceway.
Be sure to stay tuned to our social channels and website for all the latest news on the Top Fuel Championship.
| Round | Date | Location |
| Round 3 | 26 - 27 January 2024 | Sydney Dragway |
| Round 4 | 2 - 3 March 2024 | Perth Motorplex |
| Round 5 | 6 - 7 April 2024 | The Bend |
| Round 6 | 3 - 4 May 2024 | Sydney Dragway |
| Round 7 | 6 - 9 June 2024 | Willowbank Raceway |
The Grand Finale
The final round of the 2023 Supercars Championship will be held on the street circuit of Adelaide Parklands, marking the championship's grand finale.
The Adelaide 500 is scheduled to commence from 23 to 26 November, unfolding a spectacular showdown to wrap up the season.
The event, which features two 250 km races, each with its own qualifying and Top Ten Shootout, will be Jimmy Golding’s fourth and Tim Slade’s 13th on his home track.
Slade’s best result at the Adelaide 500 is fourth in 2019, and he hopes to challenge for his first podium at his home track this weekend in the #23 Nulon Racing Camaro.
Event Schedule (AEST)
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 4:15pm Practice 1 |
1:05pm Practice 2 |
10:15am Practice 3 |
10:45am Qualifying (Race 28) |
| 6:05pm Qualifying (Race 27) |
12:35pm Top 10 Shootout |
12:35pm Top 10 Shootout |
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| 3:20pm Race 27 |
3:15pm Race 28 |
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Cath Gipson from South Australia!
The lucky winner of the Nulon Racing Adelaide 500 competition.
We look forward to hosting you and your guest in Adelaide Cath!
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Stay tuned to our socials for more exciting competitions coming up.
Heating up at Surfers Paradise
The Gold Coast 500 will be held just 20 minutes away from our race headquarters on the Gold Coast.
The #23 and #31 Nulon Racing Camaros come to the event fresh from a top ten finish at the Bathurst 1000 and ready for the final run towards the end of what has been an action-packed 2023 Supercars season.
Nulon Racing Team Principal, Stephen Robertson, said the team was looking forward to tackling the challenging yet rewarding street circuit.
“As we near the pointy end of the 2023 season, we continue to work hard to put together the best package we can while developing the best team we can,” Roberston said.
Driver of the #23 Nulon Racing Camaro, Tim Slade, already has two surfboard trophies at home after claiming third positions at the 2014 and 2017 Gold Coast events.
“The Surfers Paradise street circuit is truly exciting. The Beach Chicane in particular is quite exhilarating – it is fast, and the car is up on two wheels for a fair amount of time after hitting the kerbs each side. I think it is one of the best spots to spectate of any of the tracks we go to for that reason,” Slade said.
And, after a strong performance at the Bathurst 1000, Golding is feeling confident heading to the technical street circuit at the Gold Coast.
“We had a good weekend at the Mountain but straight away have switched our focus to the unique challenges of the concrete jungle that is racing in Surfers Paradise,” Golding said.
The Great Race Celebrates 60 Years
The countdown to the start of action for the Bathurst 1000 is now in its final stages, and the team at Nulon Racing is thrilled to be part of this historic milestone, which takes place on Sunday, 8 October on Mount Panorma in Bathurst NSW.
“The Nulon Racing Transporter arrived here in Bathurst on Monday with some of our crew on-board, with the rest of the team arriving on Tuesday and I can tell you, there is just something really special about Bathurst’s welcoming atmosphere that is really deeply meaningful for everyone up and down this pit lane,” Team Manager, Stephen Robertson said.
For the second endurance race of 2023, our drivers, Jimmy Golding and Dylan O’Keeffe, will continue to share the driving duties in the #31 Nulon Racing Camaro and Tim Slade with Jonathon Webb in the #21 Nulon Racing Camaro.
This 1000 KM race will see our drivers complete 161 laps around the mountainous track that is Mount Panorama.
Strategy key to success at Sydney SuperNight
One of the year's most exciting races is just around the corner! Sydney SuperNight is on this weekend at Sydney Motorsport Park with an action-packed 3 days of racing, starting Friday 28th – 30th July.
Race strategy will play a significant role in collecting valuable championship points this weekend as the Nulon Racing drivers threaten the top ten in the Repco Supercars Championship.
"There is certainly going to be no shortage of action for Nulon Racing at Sydney Motorsport Park," Team Owner, Peter Xiberras, said.
"On Saturday, in particular, there are going to be many strategy games going on – we can run the entire length on one-stop as far as fuel goes, but whether that is the right way to go about it will be the question, given we will be running on the soft compound tyres for the entirety of the weekend, on what is historically a high-deg track.
"I expect that we will see a lot of different strategies playing out, which should make for some very interesting racing. And racing under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park is always a spectacle!"
lding and Slade will also be dropping into the Nulon Racing merchandise stand in Merchandise Alley across the weekend, where race fans can meet the drivers and grab a new-style Nulon Racing T-shirt, winter gear, and more.
Supercar drivers James Golding and Tim Slade are flying the Nulon Racing flag in Tropical North QLD for the sixth round of the 2023 Supercars Championship. Both drivers are flirting with the top 10 in the driver's championship, so every point from here on in will be valuable as we enter the second half of the season.
The Famous Reid Park circuit combines a permanent race track and local Townsville streets. Combine this with a hot and humid weather forecast, and the result will be harsh conditions for drivers and pit crew alike.
The Nulon Racing mechanics are more focused than ever on rolling out fast cars for the boys. With this type of circuit and length of race, car setup and servicing are critical in achieving a result. These races can be won and lost in the pit lane.
All but one of the events held so far this season have been run under a sprint-race format. The Townsville's 2.86km Circuit will see the return of twin 250k races for the first time this year since the season-opening Newcastle 500.
Both outings will feature a compulsory pit stop after lap five, with each entry required to take on 100L of fuel and conduct a tyre change.
For Golding, the event is extra special because it is where he made his debut for Premiair Racing following a mid-season call-up in 2022.
"The Townsville 500 is a special event for me. Last year was my debut with the team, and while it was certainly difficult, it was really enjoyable to return to Supercars full-time at Townsville. It was the beginning of a new chapter in my career and something I will always cherish," Golding said.
"We have learnt a lot since then and improved a lot. Of course, we have new cars with Gen 3 this time, so I am excited to get back to Reid Park and see what we can do in the Nulon Racing Camaro."
With thanks to respected Indigenous craftsman William Hewitt, Nulon Racing is proud to unveil its striking liveries for the upcoming Darwin Triple Crown Supercars Indigenous round.
The #31 and #23 Nulon Racing Camaros will carry matching liveries for the Darwin event across June 16-18 at Hidden Valley Raceway. The liveries have been designed by Aboriginal Indigenous Australian William Hewitt, who was born in Larrakia Country (Darwin, NT) and is part of the Wadjigan/Yawuru/Karajarri /Bard clan.
Hewitt, also known as Chulichi, Great Warrior, and Hunter, is a respected artist in contemporary arts, graphic and digital design, and traditional Aboriginal artifacts.
Inspired by the elements of nature and the essence of Indigenous traditions, Hewitt's design captures the spirit and energy of the land.
The design of the livery features vivid shades of red that represent the scorching sun, while the flowing lines depict the energy radiating from the dusty earth. White accents signify heat waves and clouds moved by the unique humidity of the area.
The black vibrations pay respect to Australia's Indigenous peoples' rich cultural heritage and serve as a tribute to the Indigenous round in 2023. Hewitt expressed his gratitude for the chance to combine her artistic expression with the world of motorsports.
"This collaboration showcases the beauty and resilience of IndigenoNulon Racing in Darwin has a busy schedule from June 16-18. It includes the next Supercars championship round, the Darwin Triple 1 Crown, and the final round of the Burson Auto Parts Top Fuel Championships.us culture while adding a vibrant touch to the Nulon Racing Supercars.
"I hope this design sparks conversations and inspires people to learn more about our rich heritage."
Despite freezing temperatures, Nulon Racing performed impressively on Tasmania's challenging Symmons Plains circuit. They achieved a series of top-10 finishes in qualifying and the races, securing valuable points and solidifying their position in the Repco Supercars Championship. Unfortunately, they narrowly missed a chance at a podium finish in the final race due to a mechanical issue on Tim Slade's car.
While the weekend was one of ups and downs, Nulon Racing Team Principal Matt Cook said there were plenty of positives to focus on.
"Overall, we had a good weekend. The cars were consistently quick, which was very pleasing, they showed a lot of pace, and our pit stops were excellent, but we had a bit of up and down luck as the weekend pressed on," Cook said.
"We had a weird engine problem with Tim's car in the last race, and we are not quite sure what the problem is. We will have to diagnose that when we return to the factory, but it is extraordinary – these are new cars and new engines, and this is the first time we have seen something like this. I was distraught for Tim; the guys he was battling with were in fourth, fifth and sixth position at the end, so we should have been around there, so I am gutted for him.
Nulon Racing flying high after opening round.
The Newcastle 500 has seen Nulon Racing end the opening round of the 2023 Supercars Championship on a high, with both cars firmly inside the top 10, including mega Shootout laps to secure grid positions of 3rd place for Jimmy and 5th place for Slade, rewarding the entire team for all the hard work under hot and sticky conditions.
With great race pace and good pit stops for both entries across the duration of the afternoon, Golding was able to cross the line in P4 after having been as high as P3 in the final stages, while Slade finished his race in P9.
After the difficulties of Saturday, Nulon Racing Team Principal Matt Cook was exceptionally pleased with the result. “It was a super Sunday for us, that is for sure,” Cook said.
“We had another great outing in qualifying and then the Shootout, with both cars well in the top ten and Jimmy even in the top three in qualifying and the Shootout, while Tim put in a really solid job for P5 and P6 in what were again really competitive sessions.
“To have both cars in the top ten all day today was fantastic, and I can’t thank the team enough for their efforts – all of the boys and girls did a fantastic job. Now, we move onto the next one!” he smiled.
Introducing the 2023 Nulon Racing Camaro
Nulon are excited to announce we have partnered with PremiAir Racing for the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship as naming rights partner. The #31 entry Nulon Racing Camaro will be driven by Jimmy Golding commencing with the season opener in Newcastle from March 10-12. 2023 will be Nulon's first full season as the Nulon Racing Team as the category moves to the all-new Gen 3 era and is an exciting time in Australian motorsport.
PremiAir Racing Team Owner, Peter Xiberras:
“The values of Nulon and PremiAir Racing are perfectly aligned."
"Nulon Racing Oil is fast becoming a first choice with professional motorsport teams around Australia, and we are proud to be able to partner with such a leading company.”
"At PremiAir Racing we are continually working to push the boundaries and innovate, and this is what Nulon is all about, so I think the values of our two organisation align perfectly.”
Stay tuned to the Nulon website and social media channels for the latest Nulon Racing updates, acces to team merchandise and the chance(s) to win Nulon Racing experiences in 2023.
Nulon are proud to announce an expansion in its motorsport program with the inclusion of HMO Customer Racing, based out of Sydney. Winners of the inaugural Supercheap Auto TCR series, HMO Customer Racing have the equipment and personnel needed to be a force in the 2022 series. Expanding to a 3 car outfit in 2022, team HMO features some of Australia`s fastest young guns behind the wheel.
Following some great results in 2021, Josh Buchan and Nathan Morcom return this year with an expanded line-up that includes emerging talent Bailey Sweeny who was quickly up to speed at his one and only test at Wakefield Park raceway earlier in the year. Bailey`s pace was impressive out of the box and will be exciting to watch his development as he gets more comfortable with the chassis as the year progresses.
If history is anything to go by, HMO racing have had some great results with rookies in the category, with Josh Buchan taking 2 race wins and several podiums on his way to a top 10 overall finish in 2021.
Nulon Racing Oil is fast becoming the first choice with professional motorsport teams around Australia. So it’s great to be able to form a partnership with a front running team in the Supercheap TCR series.
