One of the jigsaw pieces of General Motors’ Supercars future has been placed, with confirmation that KRE Race Engines will continue to supply engines to Chevrolet teams.
GM confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, meaning that all the Camaro teams will continue, as now, to source their 5.7-litre V8s from a pool of motors supplied by the Queensland-based builder.
In the same fashion Motorsport Powertrains, which is now owned by Dick Johnson Racing, supplies engines to the Ford Supercars teams. But Triple Eight, which from next season will take on the role of development and homologation of the Mustang racers when it transforms to a Ford team, has voiced a preference for KRE to supply Ford motors as well.
“KRE Race Engines will continue to support the ongoing development and supply of the Chevrolet Racing LTR V8 engine, a powertrain that has delivered success in the Gen3 era,” the statement from GM read.
“[KRE owners] Ken and Wendy McNamara have built and supplied engines to GM teams for over 15 years, and these engines have powered teams, drivers, and their cars to some iconic victories.
“The dedication and expertise of KRE has been a major contributor to the competitiveness of the Camaro ZL1 in the Supercars series.
Broc Feeney, Triple Eight Race Engineering Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Cameron Waters, Tickford Racing Ford Mustang GT
Photo by: Edge Photographics
“The results for the Chevrolet Racing-based teams, with two back-to-back Championships in the Gen3 era, are a testament to the LTR GM powertrain and the efforts of McNamara and his team.”
Chevrolet Racing’s general manager Chris Payne added: “We believe that the powertrain is a critical part of the DNA in the sport of Supercars, and that the fans want to see that aspect of the competition continue with strong brand differentiation.
“We look forward to working with and extending our relationship with KRE in Supercars.”
The question now remains as to whether Ford will maintain its links with MP or seek to establish a relationship with a new engine partner.
At the same time, development on the new-for-2026 Toyota 2UR-GSE V8 engine is continuing at Walkinshaw Andretti United, with what it describes as “significant input” from Toyota’s Australian, United States and Japanese arms.
WAU and one team to be confirmed will race Toyota Supras in 2026 and beyond.
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