Reynolds and Shirvington Set for Bathurst Showdown
The stage has been set for one of the more unusual but exciting moments of this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000. A rematch between motorsport and athletics will unfold, as Supercars driver David Reynolds is confirmed to once again go head-to-head with former Olympic sprinter turned TV host, Matt Shirvington.
The story began earlier this year at the Thrifty Sydney 500, where Reynolds, piloting his Team 18 machine, lined up against Shirvington in a short 30-metre dash. Despite being a long-retired sprinter, Shirvington—who once dominated Australian track and field, holding the national 100-metre title from 1998 through 2002—showed impressive pace. Reynolds ultimately edged him out, but the finish was so tight that it sparked plenty of chatter and good-natured debate. That light-hearted contest has now paved the way for a bigger stage, with a second showdown locked in at Mount Panorama itself.
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On Friday, October 10, during race week for the Bathurst 1000, Shirvington will lace up again, this time sprinting down the iconic pit straight against Reynolds and his #20 TRADIE Energy Chevrolet Camaro. The spectacle promises to bring plenty of entertainment before the serious business of endurance racing gets underway. As Reynolds put it, “Last time it was too close to call, and I reckon he’s still talking up that photo finish. Doing it on the pit straight at Mount Panorama makes it even bigger, so it’ll be a bit of fun before we get stuck into the 1000.”
Adding to the buzz is the unveiling of a brand-new look for Reynolds’ Camaro. Team 18 has revealed a striking purple livery, promoting TRADIE Energy’s new zero-sugar “G’Day Grape” flavour. The colour scheme follows earlier bold designs this season, including yellow for Lemon Squash and pink for Creamy Soda. The purple theme, revealed live on Sunrise, is expected to stand out on the grid at Bathurst, with Reynolds calling it “the perfect stage to show off something new and bold.”
For Reynolds and co-driver Lee Holdsworth, there’s more at stake than fun livery launches and sprint challenges. The duo is working to build momentum after finishing 13th at The Bend’s 500km race. Despite that result, confidence is being kept intact, with Reynolds noting the car was brought home clean and valuable lessons were learned. Both drivers, former Bathurst winners, will now aim to turn their experience and preparation into a strong performance at Mount Panorama.
Bathurst has always been known for unpredictability, and with the Great Race scheduled from October 9 to 12, fans can expect high drama on and off the track. Between a man-versus-machine showdown, a bold new purple car, and the quest for glory on Australia’s most famous circuit, all eyes will be on Team 18 and David Reynolds as the countdown to the Mountain begins.
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