Harley-Davidson gears up for Pukekohe V8s with Brad Jones Racing
Global motorcycle icon Harley-Davidson joined Brad Jones Racing at the start of the 2017 season; and for the penultimate round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, they are placing themselves front and centre as the latest #8 Commodore sponsor for Nick Percat.
Percat and the Harley-Davidson Racing team have put the Pirtek Endurance Cup behind them and are focused on finishing the final two rounds of the championship on a strong note. The team have had success here in the past, with a number of pole positions, podiums and the highlight of course is when former #8 driver Jason Bright won the inaugural Jason Richards trophy.
Pukekohe will always be a special place for the team, and they go to race in honor of their friend and team- mate, the late Jason Richards.
“It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, people instantly recognize Harley-Davidson. The reveal is pretty exciting for us as it’s something we’ve had in the pipeline for a while which we finally get to show off.”
“The livery is similar to what they run on the H-D1 Custom Shop Freightliner Truck they use in Australia to haul their gear and display bikes across country. It’s tough, and the flames are something we haven’t seen on a Supercar in a few years, so it’s cool to bring them back for this event.”
“We had a function with Freightliner and Harley-Davidson two years ago in New Zealand, and their showroom and service centre in New Zealand was outstanding; well worth a visit. We’re expecting to see quite a few local Harley-Davidson owners over the weekend, no doubt enjoying the cruise out to the track on their beloved Harley-Davidson motorcycle.”
Nigel Keough, Managing Director of Harley-Davidson Australia and New Zealand added “We’re absolutely thrilled with the Harley-Davidson livery on the Supercar for this weekend. When it comes to love of motor racing and Harley-Davidson, New Zealand fans are some of the most passionate around and to race with Brad Jones Racing at Pukekohe is fantastic.”