Teenage Super2 prodigy Rylan Gray has left Tickford Racing to earn his first full-time Supercars seat with Dick Johnson Racing in 2026.

The 18-year-old, who currently leads the Super2 Series heading into the final round in Adelaide, is set to replace veteran Will Davison after his shock departure from DJR.

It means he will partner 2023 Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki in the Shell V-Power Racing Team.

Gray got a taste of the Supercars Championship in three wildcard round appearances for Tickford this year, but with incumbent stars Cam Waters and Thomas Randle contracted until at least 2027, the youngster had to search elsewhere for a proper shot at the big time.

Tickford Racing CEO Simon Brookhouse said the teenager leaves with their blessing.

“Everyone at Tickford Racing is very

See Full Page