Aussie Racing Cars (ARC) young guns Josh Anderson and Reece Chapman got their 2023 season off to a ripper start in round one at Newcastle.
Anderson and Chapman finished second and third respectively in the final race of the Newcastle 500, repping the steel blue of CoolDrive Auto Parts after re-signing with the major sponsor.
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The pair survived a major pile up in race two on turn seven and then another on the final turn. Anderson finished first overall with 337 points last season, with Chapman ending 2022 third (324pts).
“There’s great representation from CoolDrive this year across both Supercars and Super2, and it’s an honour to represent the brand in Aussie Racing Cars,” Anderson said prior to the weekend.
“CoolDrive is an iconic Australian automotive brand with a strong history, so claiming a national title for them in Aussie Racing Cars last year was a dream to come true.”
Chapman said he will be eyeing that top spot of the competition this season after settling for bronze last year.
“Working with CoolDrive is an absolute pleasure, and the support from their team is incredibly valuable, which shows in the results on and off the track,” he said.
Round two of the ARC will get underway April 28 at the Queensland Raceway.