All-new R&J Batteries GR Supra Supercar unleashed ahead of 2026 season
Brad Jones Racing’s first Toyota GR Supra has broken cover for the first time, with the R&J Batteries-backed challenger unveiled today at Winton Motor Raceway ahead of its official shakedown.
Andre Heimgartner’s 2026 Supercars Championship entry wears a new interpretation of the iconic R&J Batteries livery, bringing fresh energy to the sleek lines of the all-new GR Supra.
The traditional white, red and black colour scheme, highlighted by R&J’s signature stripes, accentuates the Supra’s aggressive styling, giving the #8 Car a purposeful, race-ready look.
The livery was meticulously applied using 3M films, while the chassis and panels were prepared with PPG paints, completing the final stages of a near four-month build of the brand-new Supra.
Brad Jones Racing was delighted to see the car roll out of the garage and onto the Winton circuit today, marking the first time the #8 Supra has roared to life and Andre Heimgartner’s first on-track taste of his 2026 machine.
The 2026 season marks the sixth year of partnership between R&J Batteries and Brad Jones Racing, with the collaboration extended late last year.
Over that time, R&J Batteries has become a valued and deeply ingrained member of the BJR family.
Brad Jones Racing also welcomes Trico, Beta Tools and Wilson Spott to its partner line-up for the 2026 season on board Car #8.
Fans won’t have long to wait to see the R&J Batteries Supra in action, with the opening round of the Supercars Championship taking place next week in Sydney, February 20–22.
QUOTEBOARD
Andre Heimgartner
Supercars Driver, #8 R&J Batteries GR Supra
“All I can say is ‘wow’. Look at this car, with the R&J Batteries colours on it, it looks amazing.
“I have to thank the team for all the effort that has gone into building the Supra. It’s been a challenge, but they’ve achieved something pretty great.
“I can’t wait to get on track today and shakedown the car. I’ve had a couple of laps in the Supra before, but this one’s mine, so it’s a bit different. There’s a process to work through with a Shakedown, and while we don’t get a lot of laps, I’ll still have a good feel for the car by the end of it.
“Hopefully, it allows us to hit the ground running on the test day before racing in Sydney. There’s a lot of work to do, but this is the team to do it.”
Brad Jones
Team owner, Brad Jones Racing
“I’ve always liked the look of the R&J Batteries liveries, and I’m proud that we’ve had so many over the course of our partnership but there’s something pretty special about this one.
“The Supra is a beautiful-looking Supercar and the R&J colours look spectacular on it.
“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous heading into today and seeing our first Supra head out on track, but I have full faith in our team and in this program, and I know we can achieve success with this package.”
Ray Robson
Managing Director, R&J Batteries
“The car looks incredible. It feels very special to be part of the Toyota program and to have an R&J Batteries GR Supra on track.
“It’s a whole new era for BJR and for Supercars, we’re very excited to be involved and wish the team every success this season.”