When Erebus Motorsport’s race cars lined up on the grid at Perth’s Super 440, the team’s journey had already covered thousands of kilometres—long before the engines fired. Behind the scenes of the Supercars Championship, the real road warriors are the transporter drivers like Timmy Jennings, who take on the longest logistics challenge in Australian racing. With the help of IVECO’s flagship S-Way 550 AS, Erebus Motorsport tackled an epic journey from Melbourne to Perth, on to Darwin, and then back to Melbourne—spanning more than 11,000km.
The Journey Begins
Timmy’s mission began at Erebus Motorsport’s headquarters in Dandenong, Melbourne, late on a Friday afternoon—just in time to join the peak hour chaos. Hitched to the S-Way was a B-double trailer combination prepped by IVECO’s Prestige Truck Centre. The A-trailer carried catering gear, tyres, trolleys and tools, while the B-trailer was loaded with the precious cargo—two Camaro Supercars, replacement engines, gearboxes, and other spares. In total, the rig tipped the scales at around 53 tonnes.
Despite the size, Timmy said the S-Way made for an incredibly comfortable drive.
“The quietness of the S-Way’s cabin is next level,” he said. “It’s considerably better than other European prime movers I’ve driven. The ergonomics are excellent and the layout is intuitive—everything’s where it should be.”
On the Road to Perth
Timmy’s first stop was Nhill, followed by a run through South Australia toward the Eyre Peninsula. Fuel stops, roadside meals, and a last-minute sleeping bag purchase defined the early part of the trip. But what stood out most were the long, flat roads of the Nullarbor and the cliffside views along the Great Australian Bight.
“The views are unbelievable,” said Timmy. “It’s a fantastic place to stop, take in the sights and stretch the legs.”
The vast distances required smart planning and reliability—especially through remote areas where help can take a day or more to arrive. That’s where the S-Way’s blend of comfort, performance and technology made a difference. With 550hp and 2,500Nm of torque, the IVECO handled the weight with ease.
“In Tasmania, we were behind another 550hp truck. On the hills, he dropped speed, but the S-Way held on easily and I passed him,” Timmy recalled. “The 16-speed AMT is intuitive and smooth—it even skips gears when the road allows. And Adaptive Cruise Control just makes everything effortless.”
Final Stretch into Perth
After crossing the WA border and pushing through Mundrabilla, Timmy made his way to Southern Cross, then on to Perth’s industrial suburb of Kewdale. There, the S-Way got a much-needed wash—though rain quickly undid the effort.
Luckily, Erebus Motorsport carries a generator, pressure washer, and 1000 litres of water, so the truck was sparkling again by the time it rolled into Carco Raceway for a media event. “You’ve got to be prepared for everything,” said Timmy.
The following day, it was park-up time, where the team begins unloading in pit-lane garage order. Setup continues into the night and next morning, leading up to Friday practice.
But for Timmy, the Perth round is only the beginning—next stop is Darwin.
A Transporter That Delivers
Timmy’s journey highlights the unseen backbone of motorsport logistics—days of driving, meticulous timing, and rock-solid equipment. The IVECO S-Way 550 AS isn’t just a truck, it’s a mobile operations centre that plays a critical role in Erebus Motorsport’s racing program.
As IVECO continues to deliver for its customers on the road and track, its reputation for performance and comfort continues to grow in some of Australia’s most demanding conditions.
