Supercars - Kevin Estre completes Penrite Racing Endurance driver line-up

Currently driving a Porsche 963 in Porsche’s return to top-line prototype racing, Estre brings with him unmatched international success.

The Frenchman has an impressive racing CV, having previously won the biggest GT races in the world including the Spa 24 Hours, LeMans 24 Hour, Nürburgring 24 Hour as well as the 2018-19 FIA WEC GTE Driver’s Championship.

He will join existing main game drivers, David Reynolds and Matthew Payne as well as recently announced endurance driver and current Bathurst Champion, Garth Tander as they look to take on the endurance rounds at Sandown and Bathurst.

Kévin Estre, Co-driver for Penrite Racing said:  

“Really glad to join the Penrite Racing team for this year for the enduros as a co-driver. It is a championship I always loved, and I remember watching races with my Grandpa on the sofa being a really young kid in France. I can’t wait to be in Sandown and Bathurst and drive this awesome car!”

Team Owner, Stephen Grove said:  

“When the IMSA calendar came out and it was evident there would be a clash with Matt Campbell, it was vital that we signed the best possible endurance driver we could find. Kévin is an incredible talent and someone who’s had great success at the highest level for a long period of time.”

“His raw speed was our first attraction to him, however his experience in long-distance races meant that he was the perfect fit. He’s used to working with some of the most accomplished racing teams in the world and we can’t wait to see what he brings to Penrite Racing.

“Having driven at Bathurst before and being a big fan of Supercars, we were confident that there would be a relatively short learning curve for someone of his stature and professionalism.”

Team Principal, Penrite Racing, David Cauchi said:  

“Penrite Racing are privileged to have a driver of Kévin’s calibre join our endurance line-up this year.”

“With the return of the Penrite Oil Sandown 500 and the amount of points on offer at both endurance events, it is extremely important to our Championship to have Kévin onboard alongside Garth. We couldn’t be happier with our endurance driver line-up in 2023.”

Driver, #26 David Reynolds said:  

“Can’t wait to be joined by Kévin this year. It’s always exciting to work with drivers at the top of their game and Kévin is certainly one of those. There is so much to learn, and I have no doubt he will contribute big things to the team.”

Driver #19 Matthew Payne said:   

“It’s going to be awesome having Kévin Estre join myself, Dave and Garth this year. The team have taken some great steps to bring on board the best possible drivers and I know there will be lots we can learn from him.”

The Penrite Oil Sandown 500 will showcase a 500-kilometre, two-driver endurance race held in the lead-up to Bathurst in September on the 15th to the 17th.

The 60th Great Race will be held on October 5-8.