Even the all-conquering Red Bull Racing (RBR) will need to follow Walkinshaw Racing's lead and join forces with an overseas powerhouse to be competitive in Supercars, team owner Ryan Walkinshaw says.
Walkinshaw Racing (WR) is set to become a heavyweight again, with IndyCar outfit Andretti Autosport and McLaren Formula One chief Zak Brown's United Autosports confirming they will buy into the once mighty Holden team from 2018.
In a game-changing call, from January 1, the team will be known as Walkinshaw Andretti Autosport, pending Supercars' approval.
WR team boss Ryan Walkinshaw and Andretti will be equal stakeholders, with Brown - once touted as the man to take over from Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone - holding a minority share.