The 2026 Supercars season is shaping up to be a dramatic showdown, and Jack Perkins has a bold prediction for Chevrolet's performance. But will it spark controversy among fans and experts alike?
Perkins, a seasoned co-driver, believes Erebus Motorsport will be the key to General Motors' success in the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship. This prediction comes amidst significant changes in the Supercars landscape, with Triple Eight's switch to Ford and the introduction of Toyota teams Walkinshaw TWG Racing and Brad Jones Racing.
GM now faces a challenging situation, lacking both quantity and quality in their driver lineup. With Ford outnumbering them for the first time since 2007, GM's full-time drivers have a combined total of just 19 career race wins. This includes Team 18's Anton De Pasquale and David Reynolds, Matt Stone Racing's Jack Le Brocq and Zach Bates, Erebus Motorsport's Cooper Murray and Jobe Stewart, and PremiAir Racing's Declan Fraser and Jayden Ojeda.
But here's where it gets interesting: veteran co-driver James Moffat believes Anton De Pasquale is the driver most likely to deliver consistent results for Chevrolet, citing a strong finish to the previous season. However, Moffat also highlights the potential of Matt Stone Racing, stating, "For whatever reason, they have got a secret sauce there..."
Perkins, however, disagrees and places his bet on Erebus. He argues that Erebus, who he co-drove for in seasons 2021-23, has the best chance among the GM teams. Perkins suggests that with a star driver like Matt Payne, Will Brown, or Brodie Kostecki, Erebus could be serious championship contenders.
But is Perkins' prediction too optimistic? And what about the other teams? Will GM's strategy pay off, or will they need to make some bold moves to stay competitive?
The Supercars community is buzzing with anticipation, and this prediction is sure to spark debate. What do you think? Is Erebus the team to watch, or will another GM squad surprise us all?
