Team 18 will take to the track at this year’s Darwin Triple Crown sporting bold new Indigenous Round liveries that celebrate Aboriginal culture and storytelling, with artwork designed by proud Mayi woman Leah Cummins from Bunya Designs.
Building on strong momentum from their previous round in Perth — which included a Top 10 Shootout appearance for both cars and a seventh-place finish for David Reynolds — the team is now set to showcase their culturally significant designs at Hidden Valley Raceway from 18-20 June.
Both the #18 DEWALT Racing and #20 TRADIE Energy Racing Chevrolet Camaros will feature bespoke Indigenous artwork integrated into their existing liveries, with each piece carrying deep meaning that aligns with the team’s spirit and connection to the community.
Connecting Through Art and Storytelling
The two artworks, designed by Cummins, add a powerful visual dimension to Team 18’s participation in Supercars’ Indigenous Round. Cummins also designed Scott Pye’s Hino livery for last year’s Indigenous Round and recently created the 2025 First Nations Dress for the Queensland Firebirds netball team.
David Reynolds’ #20 TRADIE Energy Camaro will display the piece Travelling Dreams, which symbolises life’s journey, pathways, progress and collective connection — elements mirrored in the team’s continual drive forward.
Anton De Pasquale’s #18 DEWALT Camaro will showcase Dreaming, an artwork representing strength, determination, unity and the pursuit of shared goals. The presence of kangaroos in both designs reflects forward momentum and resilience — key attributes in both racing and community spirit.
Team Pride Ahead of Darwin
Team 18 owner Charlie Schwerkolt said embracing the Indigenous Round has become an important part of the team’s identity during the annual Darwin event.
“This is such a special round for our sport and we’re proud to represent Indigenous culture through two incredible designs from Leah Cummins,” said Schwerkolt.
“It’s important for us to celebrate the stories and heritage of First Nations people when we race in Darwin, and we’re honoured to carry that spirit when we hit the track at Hidden Valley.”
Driver Reflections
David Reynolds is excited to return to the Top End, both for the racing and for the opportunity to showcase meaningful artwork on his car.
“Leah’s artwork is amazing and I love what it represents in life’s journey, forward momentum, and shared experiences,” said Reynolds.
“I love racing in Darwin. I’ve had some good success up there and it’s great to escape Melbourne and go up there at this time of year. I’ll be up there from Saturday soaking up the sun before we hit the track on Friday.
“The pink TRADIE Energy Camaro looks great, and I’m pumped to carry Travelling Dreams with me into the weekend and hopefully deliver a strong result.”
Anton De Pasquale also feels a personal connection to the round and its message of unity and strength.
“It’s always a privilege to race in the Indigenous Round,” De Pasquale said.
“The DEWALT car looks unreal with Leah’s artwork on board, and the message behind it about strength, unity and moving forward is something we really connect with as a team.
“Hidden Valley is a special track to me, getting my first Supercars win there in 2020. It’s a tough round on us drivers with the hot conditions but it’s something I look forward to every year and we’ll be sure to put our best foot forward and have a good run.”
Ready for Hidden Valley
Team 18 will hit the track next Friday for the 2025 Darwin Triple Crown at Hidden Valley Raceway. With two uniquely designed cars and strong recent form, they’ll be racing with pride and purpose in one of the season’s most meaningful events.
