Penrite Racing and ACL: Driving Peak Performance into 2026

Penrite Racing is proud to announce the extension of its long-standing partnership with ACL Bearing Company (Australia) (ACL), a trusted leader in high-performance engine bearings with motorsport deeply embedded in its DNA. This renewed commitment marks another chapter in a relationship built on loyalty, technical excellence and a shared pursuit of peak performance.

For over three decades, ACL has been an integral part of the team’s journey, supporting the operation with its proven, race-ready engine bearing technology. Their products continue to deliver the reliability, durability and precision demanded at the highest level of Supercars competition.

The extension reinforces the strong alignment between both organisations and their mutual commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Penrite Racing looks forward to building on this momentum with ACL as the team charges into the 2026 season and beyond.

Brenton Grove

CEO Grove Racing  

“ACL has backed us through every step of our growth, and their belief in what we’re building has never wavered. They’re a true foundational partner – one that genuinely contributes to our performance both on and off the track. We’re thrilled to extend the relationship and continue chasing success side by side.” 

Mark Shadbolt

General Manager ACL Bearing Company Australia 

“We’re very proud to be adding another year under our belt with our long-term partners, Penrite Racing. We’ve worked together for many years, and each year gets more exciting. It’s amazing to see our brand represented by such a great team.

As an Australian-manufactured product and company with a key focus and passion for motorsports, there’s nothing we love more than working with such a successful and professional outfit. We’ve proudly been involved with Penrite-Grove Racing and its various iterations for decades, and we look forward to continuing that partnership for many more years!”

About ACL: 

For over 70 years precision engine bearings have been manufactured in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Today ACL produces one of the largest aftermarket range of engine bearings and has a global reputation for robust metallurgy, quality, precision, innovation and performance.