DJR Team Penske

PIRTEK has had a long relationship with motorsports globally, with sponsorships covering rallying, circuit racing and drag racing amongst others the years. DJR Team Penske is the Australian counterpart of the world-renown Team Penske, winner of multiple NASCAR and INDYCAR championships amongst many others series wins. Lookout for their place in the 2019 V8 Supercars Championship this season, forming an epic team with the Shell V-Power Racing Team.

Founded by Dick Johnson, DJR Team Penske represents one of the oldest and most successful Australian racing teams. With eight Australian Touring Car Championships, five Bathurst 1000 victories and titleholder of the 2018 Drivers Champion in Scott McLaughlin under their belt, DJR Team Penske have proved their firm status in New Zealand and Australian motorsports.
Pirtek’s partnership with DJR Team Penske allows for a mutually supported relationship, utilising Pirtek’s technical expertise in fluid transfer solutions along with DJR’s iconic place in Motorsports.

PIRTEK AND PENSKE - PARTNERS ON TRACK AND IN BUSINESS

(L to R) Dick Johnson, Pirtek Chairman Peter Duncan, Roger Penske and Pirtek Australia CEO Stephen Dutton at the Bathurst 1000. 

Pirtek is a leader in hydraulic and industrial hose supplier and has been a partner of the team since its inception as DJR Team Penske in 2015 and its sponsorship carries through to the 2020 season.

“As we celebrate 21 years since Pirtek's first Bathurst win as a sponsor, it seems an opportune time to continue our involvement in Supercars and the fantastic relationship we have with DJR Team Penske,” said Stephen Dutton, Pirtek Fluid Systems CEO. 

Peter Duncan, Chairman and Founder of Pirtek said: “This is a relationship built both on and off the track with Penske and Pirtek businesses working together for a common purpose. We share the same values of professionalism, experience and presentation across our network and have no hesitation in extending our deal.” 

Stephen Dutton (L) and Roger Penske (R) inspect the Pirtek hydraulic hoses that allowed Shell V-Power Racing to win the Pirtek Pitstop Challenge for a second year running. 

Roger Penske, Chairman and Founder of Penske Corporation said that the relationship between Pirtek and Penske is one that was established on the track, but now has deep roots in business.

“Pirtek joined us as foundation partners with DJR Team Penske in 2015 and the company has grown with us and been a big part of our success in Supercars,” said Penske.

Shell V-Power Racing Team Co-Owner and Australian Motorsport Legend Dick Johnson said the relationship between Pirtek and the team is a special one, both personally and professionally. 

The Pirtek backed DJR Team Penske #17 Ford Mustang driven by Scott Mclaughlin and Alexandre Prémat won the 2019 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 with Scott on target to take out the Drivers’ Championship for 2019 and currently lead the Teams Championship with three events remaining.