Australian touring car history will return to the Supercars grid when Aaron Seton contests the 2026 Townsville 500 in a retro-themed Matt Stone Racing Camaro.

Seton’s #30 Chevrolet will carry a modern interpretation of the famous livery used by his father, Glenn Seton, during his championship-winning 1993 Australian Touring Car Championship campaign. The design also features primary backing from Superior Cranes.

The 1993 success was Glenn Seton’s first of two touring car titles and the first championship awarded under the five-litre V8 regulations that eventually developed into today’s Supercars competition.

For Aaron, the opportunity continues a remarkable family connection with Australian motorsport. His grandfather, Barry “Bo” Seton, won the 1965 Bathurst 500, while his father became one of the country’s most respected touring car drivers.

The 27-year-old has regularly raced with the #30 throughout his career as a tribute to his father. Carrying the number alongside a recreation of Glenn’s title-winning colours will make his Townsville wildcard appearance particularly meaningful.

Seton received the late call-up after Cameron Crick withdrew from the event because of illness. Crick will instead focus on recovering before the Ryco Enduro Cup, where he is scheduled to partner full-time MSR driver Jack Le Brocq.

The wildcard Camaro will give Matt Stone Racing a three-car presence in North Queensland, with Seton joining Le Brocq and Zach Bates. He was already confirmed to drive the team’s third Camaro at the Repco Sprint Cup finale in Ipswich during August.

Townsville is familiar territory for Seton. During the 2023 Super2 round at Reid Park, he secured pole position and finished third while driving a former Matt Stone Racing Commodore. That previous success has given him confidence heading into his first Supercars wildcard appearance of the season.

Seton has remained race-ready by competing in GT4 Australia alongside MSR co-owner Jason Gomersall. His Townsville outing will also provide valuable preparation before he partners Bates in the #10 Camaro at The Bend and Bathurst.

Team owner Matt Stone believes the retro livery successfully celebrates an important period of Australian motorsport while presenting the design with a modern Supercars appearance. The team will arrive in Townsville carrying strong momentum and eager to see what Seton can achieve.

Seton will be joined on the grid by fellow wildcard Reuben Goodall, who will race a third Tickford Mustang. Their additions will create a 26-car field for the Townsville 500, held at Reid Park from July 10–12.

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