Briscoe to race Bathurst
09/23/2010 12:58:38 AM
Australian IndyCar driver Ryan Briscoe will race for Bundy Red Racing in next month's Bathurst 1000.
Briscoe hasn't raced in the V8 Supercar Series since 2006 when he joined the Holden Racing Team for the Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000.
He currently drives for Team Penske in the IZOD IndyCar Series where is coming fifth in the championship.
"To have someone with Ryan's ability and experience join the team will be a great boost for Bundy Red Racing," Walkinshaw Racing CEO Craig Wilson said.
"It was a pleasure to have him drive for us in 2006 and we look forward to welcoming him back into the family when he returns to Australia for the Bathurst 1000."
Briscoe will line up alongside Andrew Thompson in the No.10 Commodore, while young gun Nick Percat, who drove for team at the L&H 500 earlier this month, will step aside.
"Nick did a fantastic job on debut with the Bundy Red Racing Team. He was a welcome addition to the Walkinshaw Racing line-up for first endurance event of the season,” Wilson said.
The Bathurst 1000 takes place on October 7 to 11.