Taupo, NEW ZEALAND | Tickford Racing today unveiled the new livery that will feature on the #55 Castrol Racing Mustang for the upcoming New Zealand double header.

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In a major shakeup to the regular livery, the #55 will feature a predominantly black and silver base as a tie into the iconic colours and symbol of NewZealand.

Working in collaboration with Castrol, the Randle steered Mustang will encapsulate New Zealand through the inclusion of the endemic Silver fern across the sides andbonnet of the car.

The double header will also celebrate more than just a new livery for car #55, as Randle will start his 150^th Supercars Championship race on Sunday inChristchurch.

Randle has long been a mark of consistency and growth in the Championship, finishing in the top10 of the driver standings for the last 2 seasons.

Tickford Racing head into the double header off the back of two strong podiums at the Australian grand Prix and hold onto top position in the Teams Championship fight.

Dan Hibberd,Castrol New Zealand Market Manager said:

The entire Castrol New Zealand team, and our customers, are thrilled to have double the Supercars action to look forward to, and the Castrol Racing Mustang has never looked better.

The addition of black and silver ferns to the Castrol Racing Mustang gives it an iconically Kiwi look for Taupo and Christchurch and it’ll definitely be a head-turner for the fans.

It’s exciting to have Tickford coming into Taupo leading the Teams’ Championship and we’re confident that Tom and Cam can keep that momentum going.

Thomas Randle, Castrol Racing #55 Driver said:

To be running such a distinctive livery for the tworounds is special and I hope race fans across New Zealand love it just as much as I do.

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Castrol have such strong ties to New Zealand so to havethe #55 Mustang donning the Silver Fern is a nice way to symbolise thatr elationship.

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The supporters across New Zealand have always been so welcoming and provide a great atmosphere so we are excited to be here and put agood show on.  

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We come into the double header in a strong position as welead the team’s championship and gain back pit lane priority. Off the back of apodium on Sunday at the grand Prix, I will be aiming to secure some strong results over the two weekends and get myself back in the top 10 of thechampionship.

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