Pye will be part of both Broc Feeney or new recruit Will Brown at Bathurst and different long-distance races on the calendar in 2024 and ‘25.
The precise enduro line-up will likely be revealed by the Crimson Bull-backed squad sooner or later.
Triple Eight group principal Jamie Whincup described Pye’s addition to the outfit as “invaluable” and expects him to “flourish” in an endurance position.
The Adelaide native beforehand raced for the squad in 2012 as a part of its Super2 programme, ending runner-up to Scott McLaughlin.
“I’m actually excited to welcome Scotty again to the Triple Eight household since his final stint with the group over a decade in the past,” mentioned Whincup.
“Scotty’s expertise is obvious and his addition to the group as a co-driver for Crimson Bull Ampol Racing subsequent yr will likely be invaluable. He nonetheless has a lot to show within the class and with the assist of an unbelievable group round him, I feel he’ll flourish.
“There’ll little question be a little bit of chatter relating to who Scotty will group up with in 2024, however these are conversations we’ll have as soon as we kick off the 2024 season.
“Nonetheless, he’ll praise both of our full-time drivers massively.”
Shane van Gisbergen, Richie Stanaway, Triple Eight Race Engineering Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
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Pye has been out of drive since his exit from Team18 was introduced in August, ending a four-year stint on the Chevrolet outfit. He was beforehand linked with a seat at Matt Stone Racing.
The 33-year-old will be part of T8 with a wealth of expertise, having been a mainstay of Supercars since 2013 and raced for among the greatest groups within the collection, together with Dick Johnson Racing and Walkinshaw Andretti United.
Other than his sole profession win at Albert Park, Pye has two runner-up finishes at Bathurst to his identify; he completed second in each the 2017 and ‘18 editions of the Nice Race whereas driving for WAU.
“I’m actually excited by the chance to return to the Triple Eight household from subsequent season as a co- driver,” mentioned Pye.
“It definitely looks like a little bit of a homecoming for me having began my Supercars journey in Super2 with the group.
“I’m wanting ahead to working with the unbelievable group of individuals of their group and am excited for the chance to go to the most important races of the yr with an actual probability at success.
“You’re solely pretty much as good as your group and I’m as pushed as ever to assist Triple Eight proceed their profitable custom.”