YOUR CHANCE TO SPEND A RACE WEEKEND WORKING IN THE PITS WITH PENRITE RACING SUPERCARS TEAM

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Gates and Repco Authorised Service are giving you the opportunity to spend a full weekend at oneRAS-Apprentice-2-WEB-1000x667px.jpg of the Supercars rounds in 2025 as a member of the Penrite Racing team. You’ll get to see first-hand what it takes to get the Ford Mustangs running at their peak when they hit the track, as well as experience all the highs and lows of racing.

All you need to do is tell us in 25 words or less ‘Why you want to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience’?

All submissions per round will be vetted by Gates and Repco Authorised Service, with 2 x Repco Authorised Service apprentices securing a spot at each Supercar round.

Complete the form on this page to go into the running.

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  • Apprentice will work with the team for the full race weekend – from unloading the truck to packing up after the event.
  • Apprentice will be kitted out in team uniform (exclusive Gates apprentice shirts)
  • All meals & beverages provided whilst at the track
  • Scorecard provided to each apprentice after the race weekend to rate their overall performance across the weekend.
  • NB: All travel / accommodation expenses are the apprentice's responsibility for the event weekend.
Round Dates # Spots Submission Open Date Submission Close Date
Sydney 500 Feb 21-23, 2025 2 spots 24 Jan 7 Feb
Melbourne SuperSprint (GP) Mar 13-16, 2025 2 spots 10 Feb 28 Feb
Tasmania Super 440
 May 9-11, 2025 2 spots 1 Apr 25 Apr
Perth Super 440
 Jun 6-8, 2025 2 spots 1 May 20 May
Darwin Triple Crown
 Jun 20-22, 2025 2 spots 21 May 6 Jun
Townsville 500
 Jul 11-13, 2025 2 spots 9 Jun 27 Jun
Ipswich Super 440 Aug 8-10, 2025 2 spots 7 Jul 25 Jul
The BEND Enduro Sep 12-14, 2025 2 spots 4 Aug 29 Aug
Bathurst 1000 Oct 9-12, 2025 2 spots 1 Sep 23 Sep
Gold Coast 500 Oct 24-26, 2025 2 spots 24 Sep 4 Oct
Sandown 500 Nov 14-16, 2025 2 spots 13 Oct 3 Nov
Adelaide 500 Nov 27-30, 2025 2 spots 29 Oct 12 Nov

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Terms & Conditions:

Winning RAS Apprentices will be selected by Gates 2 weeks prior to the relevant supercar round.
Travel arrangements to and from the track will be at the attendees expense.
Apprentice must be available for all days of the event, from early morning to evening each day.
Catering will be provided at the event.
Experience is non-transferable and must be used by the selected RAS Apprentice.
Dietary requirements & polo sizes will be requested prior to the event.
All submissions via email grant both Gates & RAS approval to use as social content for their digital channels to promote this program. All selected apprentices will also be required to partake in a wrap video at the track.
Should you not grant permission for Gates or RAS to use your submission or video, please notify Gates in writing via email to: marketingAUS@gates.com