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Zach Bates becomes Fulltime V8 Supercar driver for 2026

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Yes that’s right Zach will be a full time driver in the V8 Supercars main game next year with Matt Stone Racing. This is a great step forward for Zach after a strong showing this year in the Bathurst 1000 race finishing top 10 and also making the top ten shootout in his earlier wildcard entry.

Zach will take over the reigns of the Bendix Chevrolet Camaro from the retiring Nick Percat.

Matt Stone Racing is a team that likes to foster younger drivers and Zach will fit in well there. He will have a few other rookies in the field as well.

All of us at the club are very proud of Zach’s achievements and are excited to watch his progress next year. May be a few more BMSC members at his races or tuning in to watch on TV.

Zach still has two rounds to go in Dunlop Super2 series in tthe Shaw Wines Holden commodore with Sandown on 14-16 November followed by Adelaide on 27-30 November.

Well done Zach.