2022 Supercars season launched in Sydney

The 2022 Repco Supercars Championship has been officially launched in Sydney.

All 25 championship drivers assembled at the launch function at White Bay Cruise Terminal on Tuesday.

The class of 2022, led by defending champion Shane van Gisbergen, were on hand at the harbour venue.

The function was hosted by Jess Yates, Mark Beretta and Supercars Hall of Famer Neil Crompton.

Drivers interviewed were van Gisbergen, Bathurst winner Chaz Mostert and Erebus Motorsport young gun Will Brown.

Supercars CEO Shane Howard, Repco's Mitch Wiley, Foxtel's Patrick Delaney and Seven's James Warburton also addressed invitees.

The function also featured a look ahead at the 2023 introduction of the Gen3 ruleset.

"At the heart of everything we do is motor racing," Howard said.

"The 25 drivers standing here are among the best in the world.

"We have two committed manufacturers and totally professional race teams.

"They are fighting for sheep stations. They are there to win.

"I'm looking forward to an amazing championship. There will be drama, I can guarantee that."

The Harbour City will host the Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight this weekend.

The Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight will be the first of 13 rounds in 2022.

For the first time since 2019, Supercars will return to Albert Park, Perth, Winton, New Zealand, Newcastle and the Gold Coast.

Tasmania, Darwin, Townsville, Tailem Bend and Bathurst will also return.

There will be 15 race winners, three series champions and seven Bathurst winners on the 2022 grid.

The 25 drivers combine for nearly 5000 race starts and over 170 race wins.

This weekend's Sydney event will be headlined by dual 300km races and a concert on the Saturday night.

The concert will be headlined by global festival sensation Hot Dub Time Machine.

The 2022 season marks the 61st anniversary of the Australian Touring Car Championship.

This year also marks the second season of the naming rights deal with Repco.

The 2022 season is the second for the Seven Network as free-to-air broadcaster, with Foxtel returning for an eighth season.

Kayo will also stream the 2022 championship.

Practice 1 in Sydney will commence on Friday at 3:15pm AEDT. CLICK HERE to view the race schedule.

CLICK HERE to purchase your Beaurepaires Sydney SuperNight tickets.