Team

MattPayne

DRIVER PROFILE

Age 22

Race Wins 4

Podiums 7

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KaiAllen

DRIVER PROFILE

Age 19

Race Wins 0

Podiums 0

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GarthTander

DRIVER PROFILE

Age 47

Race Wins 88

Podiums 154

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DaleWood

DRIVER PROFILE

Age 40

Race Wins 0

Podiums 0

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Engine

5.4-litre Ford Coyote V8, quad camshaft, four valves per cylinder, aluminium block

FORD MUSTANG GT

Rear Suspension

Double wishbone with coil-over adjustable damper and cockpit-adjustable anti-roll bar

Front Suspension

Double wishbone with coil-over adjustable damper and cockpit-adjustable anti-roll bar

FORD MUSTANG GT

Top Speed

Approximately 300 km/h

FORD MUSTANG GT

Fuel Tank

135 litres

FORD MUSTANG GT

Chassis

Pace Innovations designed & constructed Supercars control chassis with integrated roll cage

FORD MUSTANG GT

Gearbox

Control Xtrac 1293 six-speed sequential transaxle with integrated spool differential

FORD MUSTANG GT

the team

Driven by success

A dynamic team built on family values with a clear vision for optimum performance and success on and off the track.

Stephen Grove founded the Grove Group, a privately run, proudly Australian company. He and son Brenton Grove are set to embark on their third year of team ownership, proudly partnered with Penrite Oil.

Stephen Grove

Executive Chairman

As a market pioneer for over 20 years, Stephen is responsible for building the Grove Group, a privately owned, proudly Australian company. After a creating a successful and industry-leading business in his chosen field, Stephen looked to establish himself and the Grove name within a different industry: motorsport.

Brenton Grove

Chief Executive Officer

Brenton oversees all day-to-day operation of the Grove Group. A motorsport aficionado in his own right, Brenton is also a key contributor to Grove Racing’s engineering team. This combined with his unrivalled business acumen will make Grove Racing a force to be reckoned with in the Supercars paddock.

David Cauchi

Team Principal

Grant McPherson

Technical Director

Alistair McVean

Senior Race & Design Engineer Car #26

Jack Bell

Car #19 Race Engineer

Kosta Tzioras

Crew Chief

Cameron Florimo

Data & Systems Engineer

Steven Bell

Bodywork & Special Projects Manager

Patrick Buttigieg

Car #19 Lead Chassis Technician

Tom Wainwright

Car #26 Lead Chassis Technician

David Gear

Sub Assembly Technician

Robert Davis

Transport/Tyre Technician

Zoe Grove

Partnerships & Events Manager

Cambell Robinson

Work Experience

Leigh Johnson-Crowley

Car #26 Chassis Technician

Zane Treloar

Car #19 Chassis Technician

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Junior team

Igniting the future of racing

The Grove Junior Team initiative is designed to discover promising talents in motorsport from Australia and New Zealand, providing structured developmental plans, career advancement opportunities, and financial support. The primary goal is to pave the way for selected drivers to participate in the Repco Supercars Championship. This program includes driver and engineering coaching, sports psychology sessions, as well as business guidance and financial education, among other components.

Oscar Targett

Junior Driver

Meet Oscar Targett, the rising star of Grove Racing! With 12 years of motorsport experience and two years with Grove's Junior Team, Oscar has already left his mark. He's a two-time top 5 finisher in the Australian Kart Championship, and a dual Ipswich Kart Club Champion. Internationally, he's achieved 8th in the European Championship KZ2 and 20th in the World Championship KZ2. His transition to car racing has been stellar, grabbing a podium on his Porsche Sprint Challenge debut and finishing third in his rookie season despite missing the first round. Keep an eye on Oscar as he accelerates towards even greater heights!

Sebastian Tander

Junior Driver

Introducing Sebastian Tander, the newest addition to The Grove Junior Team! This talented karter is set to make waves in the Australian Kart Championship and Junior Sprint Classics this year, alongside various other races across Australia. Joining forces with Grove Racing, Sebastian is eager to immerse himself in a dynamic team environment. With mentors like Oscar, Mika, Matt Payne, and Richie Stanway, he's poised to soak up invaluable knowledge and hone his skills on and off the track. Keep an eye on Sebastian as he revs up to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of The Grove Junior Team!

NEWS & UPDATES

Matt Payne Claims Jason Richards Memorial Trophy with Memorable Taupo Weekend

Grove Racing built on success

Since its foundation by team owner and driver Stephen Grove in May 2011, Grove Racing has well and truly established itself within the Australian motorsport industry.

After more than seven years of racing, the team continues to grow in experience and success.

Some of these include multiple Bathurst 12 Hour class victories, Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup class podiums, three Porsche Carrera Cup Australia class championships and countless Carrera Cup Australia class race wins. Most recently, Stephen and Brenton Grove have taken on a number of international endurance races including the Spa 24 Hour and the Gulf 12 Hour.