Supercars legend's 'happy' return to Tasmania broadcast

Two-time series champion Marcos Ambrose will return the broadcast team at this month’s NED Whisky Tasmania SuperSprint.

As he did in 2021, the two-time series champion will return behind the microphone at Symmons Plains.

The 28-time race winner was a popular addition to the broadcast team in Tasmania and Darwin last season, and even had the opportunity to steer a Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustang.

It comes as Ambrose was confirmed to turn his first laps in a Gen3 prototype alongside four-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander in Tasmania later this month. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

The Launceston-born driver will get his first taste of a Gen3 Ford Mustang with Tander aboard the Gen3 Chevrolet Camaro.

In an exciting first for fans, the Supercars all-time greats will be giving passenger rides aboard the Gen3 prototypes.

The two prototypes will also be on display for will also be on display inside garages in pit lane between sessions giving Tasmanian fans their first glimpse of the cars before their racing debut in 2023.

Ambrose says he’s looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Gen3 Mustang prototype next week.

“I’m excited to be one of the first to drive one of these Gen3 Supercars at home at Symmons Plains,” Ambrose said.

“I’ve driven this track many times in many cars, but to be able to do it in a Gen3 car will be interesting, I have heard a lot about the Gen3 and I’m looking forward to driving it and seeing what the car feels like from behind the wheel.

“I’ll be sharing my thoughts on it during the broadcast, which I’m very happy to be returning to over the race weekend.

“From what we saw in Sydney a few weeks’ ago, this year’s Championship could shake up the order, so I’m really looking forward to what’s to come on track.”

The NED Whisky Tasmania SuperSprint runs at Symmons Plains Raceway on 26-27 March. The event is being broadcast exclusively live and ad free on Foxtel and streamed live on Kayo.

Tickets for the NED Whisky Tasmania SuperSprint are on sale through Supercars.com and Ticketek.