R&J Batteries News
8 Years Behind Car #8 - R&J Batteries Continues Brad Jones Racing Partnership in 2027
We are thrilled to announce that Brad Jones Racing and R&J Batteries will continue our long standing partnership into 2027.
Since joining the Supercars Championship team as naming partner in 2020, the connection between the two names has been iconic, with R&J Batteries celebrating an eighth season supporting BJR and the #8 entry next year. “I’m thrilled to stay part of the R&J Batteries family for 2027.” - Andre Heimgartner
This long standing partnership has become one of the most recognisable pairings in the paddock, with the team’s R&J Batteries colours a familiar sight at tracks around Australia and NZ. “Brad & the entire BJR team make us feel like we are part of the family.” - Ray Robson Managing Director, R&J Batteries
R&J Batteries celebrated its 30-year anniversary in 2025, with some of the company’s key moments over the years stemming from its wonderful motorsport partnerships. “With over 30 years in operation, R&J Batteries are a true Australian success story, and we’re proud that they chose to partner with us.” - Brad Jones
Andre Heimgartner will remain behind the wheel in the classic R&J Batteries colours as he and the team work to extract the most from the Toyota GR Supra package in its second year in the Championship. “Proud to have Andre behind the wheel again, and we’re expecting some more podiums in the Supra for 2027!” -Stuart Hamilton CEO, R&J Batteries
Heimgartner made history earlier this year, steering the R&J Batteries GR Supra to victory and securing Brad Jones Racing’s first win since joining the Toyota program. A significant moment for the team and the partnership. With that momentum behind them, R&J Batteries and BJR are eager to push for more success in 2027.
Ray Robson
Managing Director, R&J Batteries
“On behalf of Rhonda, myself & the entire R&J Batteries group, we are proud & honoured to be a part of the BJR family for the 2027 season.
“Brad & the entire BJR team make us feel like we are part of the family.
“We are very happy to have Andre Heimgartner back onboard steering the R&J Batteries # 8 Toyota Supra for the upcoming season.
“We are excited to see the Toyota Supra showcasing our brand, working its way to the pointy end of the field after the first year competing in the V8 Supercars paddock.
“V8 Supercars is such a competitive beast, to have a field of 24 plus cars lapping circuits within fractions of a second can be very challenging & exciting for all teams involved.
“Looking forward to seeing what the BJR team can achieve in the R&J Batteries Supra with Andre behind the wheel in 2027.”
Brad Jones
Team owner, Brad Jones Racing
“I have to thank Ray, Rhonda and Stuart [Hamilton, R&J Batteries CEO] for their belief in the program and their support over the last seven seasons. They’ve been incredibly loyal and their passion for our team and for motorsport is evident.”
“R&J Batteries are essentially extended family members, and keeping them part of the family for another year is massive for us. There’s a lot of similarities in how our businesses are run, and we had the chance to visit their headquarters in Ballarat earlier this year. It was amazing to meet their wider team and see firsthand what their operations look like.”
“With over 30 years in operation, R&J Batteries are a true Australian success story and we’re proud that they chose to partner with us.”
As 2027 rolls over the horizon, R&J Batteries is full steam ahead, with more branches in the pipeline and continued support of motorsport. The #8 R&J Batteries Toyota Supra will return in 2027 at Sydney Motorsport Park for the opening round of the 2027 Supercars Championship, held February 26–28. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on the new #8 Supra and the 2027 season!
