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Supercars chief Burgess to join Team 18 squad as team principal
Adrian Burgess will join the team at Team 18 in February 2024, reuniting with owner Charlie Schwerkolt after their successful partnership at Dick Johnson Racing in 2010. Burgess, who has been with the Supercars organization for five years, will leave his role early next year. During his time as team principal at Triple Eight, Burgess won three championships with Jamie Whincup. Schwerkolt expressed his excitement about Burgess joining the team, stating that he believes Burgess will bring valuable leadership and help take the team to a new level of success. Burgess acknowledged the challenging competition but expressed his confidence in Team 18’s potential, aiming for consistent podium finishes and ultimately fighting for championships. The 2023 Repco Supercars Championship will conclude with the Adelaide 500 before the 2024 season starts at the Bathurst 500 in February.
