Following their recent confirmation as Tickford Racing’s two drivers for 2024, Cam Waters and Thomas Randle will join Supercars legend Craig Lowndes to form Scott Taylor Motorsport’s Pro Class attack on the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour.
Sharing a Mercedes-AMG GT3, the trio will be gunning for outright victory in what will be 21st edition of the event.
Lowndes has won the event twice already both in Ferraris, while Waters has clocked up two starts and it will be Randle’s Repco Bathurst 12 Hour debut.
Lowndes is confident of a strong result with the Tickford duo, who both enjoyed a strong end to the Supercars season.
“It’s always exciting to go to Bathurst knowing you have a shot at outright victory and I think this year we have all the pieces of the puzzle to do that,” Lowndes said.
“To come back for a third year with the STM team and knowing the enthusiasm Scotty has for us to have a crack at winning the race is fantastic.
“Cam and Tom are at the top of their game and were both really impressive in the Supercars Championship this year. They have lots of Bathurst laps so I’ve got no doubt they’re going to be very quick.
“As a team, we are a very well-balanced driving line-up so we’re all pretty excited to get there next February.”
A previous class winner in a Porsche Cup Car, Scott Taylor Motorsport has also been a factory supported entry in the past as Waters has experience driving the Mercedes-AMG GT3 around the Mountain as he joined Strakka Racing back in 2018.
“I’ve raced the Bathurst 12 Hour a couple of times and it’s always been really enjoyable,” he said.
“It’s cool to partner with my Tickford Racing teammate Tom and with Lowndesy to have a crack at winning the race this year.
“It didn’t take much time to say yes when they came to me and asked if I wanted to be involved. Scotty always does things the right way so we know we’ll have the package to be competitive.
“The race has come a long way since I last drove a Mercedes there in 2018 but I know we’ll be up to speed quickly and I can’t wait for the challenge and for racing at Bathurst two weeks in a row next February.”
The entry will continue to support a men’s health cause in the form of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, a cause Randle close to Randle’s heart.
“I’ve always wanted to compete at the Bathurst 12 Hour so to be able to do it with Cam and with Craig makes it an extra special way to make my debut,” Randle revealed.
“I love driving GT3 cars, they’re an awesome race car and I can’t wait to drive it around Mount Panorama.
“The 12 Hour has become such a must-win race in the world of Endurance racing so to be going there with a realistic shot of a good result is pretty exciting.
“Men’s health is something close to my heart and to be able to spread awareness and be part of the PCFA in this way is really special.
“Thanks to Scott, Ash Seward and the STM team for having me along and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity.”
Ashley Seward Motorsport will prepare the entry as Taylor himself revealed his excitement surrounding the driver line-up.
“We at STM are so privileged to have incredibly talented people in Craig, Cameron, and Thomas in our line-up for the 2024 Bathurst 12 Hour,” Taylor said.
“They are true gentlemen both in and out of the car which is most important to Rebecca and me.
“We thank them for their commitment and in turn will provide them, by way of Ash Seward, with the sharpest tools to take on the world’s best at The Mountain.
“This is our fifth time at the Bathurst 12 Hour having achieved second, fourth, and first in class in Cup Car but we have never won [outright] – yet – and so 2024 is about achieving that goal using the brilliant race craft skills of these home-grown Australian icons in Craig, Cam, and Thomas.
“Equally as important of course to the race is our charity partners, Prostate Cancer Council of Australia, so please donate and of course, Get Checked.”
The Repco Bathurst 12 Hour will be held on February 16-18.