Penrite Racing has revealed a striking new livery for its return to the iconic Mount Panorama as the team looks to defend its Bathurst crown.
The #19 and #26 Penrite Mustangs were unveiled at one of Australia’s most iconic racing corners, with the Chase providing the perfect backdrop for the launch alongside signage featuring brands from the Penrite Automotive family.
“The Penrite Mustangs look incredible in this new livery,” commented Matt Payne, 2025 Bathurst 1000 winner, #19 Penrite Mustang. “There’s been a lot of talk in the lead up to this race and plenty of looking back on the success of 2025, but we’re fully focused on the job ahead this weekend.
“Last year was something special but this year we’re keen to create even more history and deliver another memorable race for the team, this time with Will sharing the driving duties of the #19 Penrite Mustang.”
This year, both Ford Mustangs will feature chrome gold and black across the cars – a nod to Penrite’s 100 years celebrations that have been ongoing throughout 2026.
The Penrite Automotive brand now features on the side of the cars, showing Penrite’s new branding and footprint across Australian automotive products. Penrite Filters is also showcased on the bonnet, highlighting the organisation’s wide range of automotive offerings.
Blahst will now feature prominently on the Penrite Mustangs, following Penrite’s acquisition of a majority shareholding in the company last month.
Both Ultima and Autolite, which have featured on the Penrite Racing entries at events throughout 2026, also adorn the team’s Ford Mustangs. Ezilift also joins the brands featured on the cars.
Penrite Racing heads into the weekend leading the Teams’ Championship. Matt Payne, who will drive with two-time Bathurst winner Will Davison, is also leading the Drivers’ Championship. Kai Allen sits third, and is also well and truly in contention for the Enduro Cup after he and co-driver Tim Slade finished second after 500km of epic racing at The Bend in September.
The cars and drivers will roll out for the first practice session on Thursday 8 October ahead of a jam-packed four days of on- and off-track action, including 1000km of racing on Sunday 11 October from 11.30am.
This year, Penrite Oil also takes the crown as the Official Oil Partner of the Repco Bathurst 1000.
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