Jamie Whincup has bought into the team he has piloted to seven championships, becoming a minority owner of Supercars outfit Triple Eight.
"The guys and girls at Triple Eight are like family to me and if it's my choice, I will keep racing with them until I am 80 years old," he said.
"My motivation to be a team owner has risen from the fact I simply love the concept of motorsport.
"I want to ensure that I'm still racing well after my driving career."
Since joining the team in 2006, Whincup has claimed 113 race wins - the most in Supercars history - in the Triple Eight Commodore.