Heimgartner charging into 2023 with R&J Batteries at BJR

Andre Heimgartner will be behind the wheel of the R&J Batteries Chevrolet Camaro at Brad Jones Racing for the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship. 

The #8 R&J Batteries Camaro is ready to burst out of the gate firing at the first round with expressive fiery detail licking along the sides of the Chevrolet. 

The stunning geometric design by Peter Hughes which was applied to the car thanks to PPG and 3M wraps, evokes all the excitement of the incoming Gen3 shift. 

Cub Cadet takes prime position on the dark coloured bonnet, creating a mean looking front end. 

The quick Kiwi is ready to start his 2023 campaign with R&J Batteries on board after four podium appearances in the previous season.

Heimgartner has made himself at home at BJR, joining the team in 2022 and quickly getting up to speed with the Holden ZB Commodore. 

The Camaro will be the fourth make Heimgartner will have driven in the championship in five years and the 27-year-old has proven his adaptability and skill in each.

R&J Batteries will continue as the naming rights sponsors of Heimgartner’s #8 Camaro, after sharing the spoils of his 22’ performances with the team. 

Heimgartner will also be supported through 2023 by Blackwoods, Coca-Cola, Coregas, Best Doors, Dunlop, Fuchs, GM, Hare and Forbes Machineryhouse, Lansvale Smash Repairs, Larsen Engineering, Mastercam, Mizuno, Mongrel Boots, Mrs Macs, Prolac, Speedflow, Summit, Unit and Wagga Motors.

The streets of Newcastle will host the first Supercars round of the Gen3 era and the R&J Batteries Camaro will be in action on March 10-12 at the Thrifty Newcastle 500. 

What they have to say…

Andre Heimgartner
Driver, #8 R&J Batteries Chevrolet Camaro

“This car looks pretty epic and it’s going to be a bit of a beast, the R&J Batteries colours really fit the Camaro.

“Gen3 is one of the biggest changes in Supercars and our team has worked night and day to be ready and have the best cars possible. I'm aiming to repay them and R&J Batteries for their hard work and support.”

Brad Jones
Team Owner, Brad Jones

“It’s a real tick having R&J Batteries on board again with Andre for this year, they’re great partners and we look forward to more podiums and hopefully a couple of wins - nobody knows what the form guide is yet for Gen3 and we’re definitely aiming to capitalise on the shake up. 

“The car looks great and as long as we have done our job right, and I have no doubt our crew have done everything they can, Andre should be a contender this year.”

Ray Robson
Managing Director, R&J Batteries

“We are looking forward to this year’s Supercars season with the new Gen3 cars hitting the tarmac for the first round in Newcastle. 

This will be a challenging time for all teams entering into this new phase of Australia’s most competitive motorsport. I believe that there will be some midfield teams making it onto the podium which will be great for both teams and spectators.”