The 2010 Supercars champion joined the Campbellfield operation halfway by way of the 2020 season after leaving the then Team Sydney squad following the opening spherical of that 12 months.
Throughout his time at Tickford, the Supercars veteran has scored six podiums so far and has completed thirteenth, eleventh, and twelfth within the championship standings. He at the moment sits thirteenth total within the 2023 championship with two conferences of the marketing campaign remaining, specifically the Gold Coast 500 and Adelaide 500.
It’s extensively anticipated that Courtney will staff up with the Blanchard Racing Team, which is increasing to change into a two-car Ford operation subsequent 12 months.
The 12 months is the 43-year-old’s 18th full-time season within the sequence, having beforehand pushed for Stone Brothers Racing (2006-2008), Dick Johnson Racing (2009-2010) and Holden Racing Group/Walkinshaw Andretti United (2011-2019) earlier than spells at Group Sydney and Tickford.
“Due to Tickford Racing for offering the chance to race for the staff and create some lifelong friendships,” mentioned Courtney, who has scored 15 Supercars race wins.
“It’s a household really feel and was nice to have the unwavering assist of the Tickford followers and members, plus all the crew while steering the quantity 5 Mustang.”
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James Courtney, Tickford Racing, Ford Mustang
Tickford staff principal Tim Edwards, who can be set to go away the staff on the finish of the 12 months, added: “We’re grateful for JC entering into the staff to drive, the place he showcased his willpower to compete on the entrance while maintaining his sense of humour in what is usually a brutal and unpredictable sport.
“We want him all one of the best along with his future endeavours, the place we’ll look to take it as much as him and kick his ass on the monitor in 2024!”
The affirmation of Courtney’s departure from Tickford follows a transfer from the staff to cut back from 4 to 2 automobiles for the 2024 marketing campaign.
It’s anticipated that Cam Waters and Thomas Randle will pilot the 2 Ford Mustangs subsequent 12 months.