Pizza Hut Indigenous livery unveiled

Macauley Jones’ Pizza Hut Camaro will carry the ever watching Dreaming Being, Bunjil, at the upcoming Indigenous Round in Darwin.

Brad Jones Racing has revealed its third Indigenous livery ahead of this weekend’s Darwin round, following the Jaxon Evans and Andre Heimgartner reveals.

The #96 Pizza Hut Chevrolet will sport artwork designed by Albury/Wodonga organisation, the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation (MAC).

The NAIDOC week theme of 'Keep the Fire Burning - Blak, Loud and Proud' is the inspiration behind the latest BJR livery.

Local Aboriginal artists, who are part of MAC’s programs, have worked to produce artwork that is representative of the NAIDOC theme and the local communities.

Incorporated into the #96 livery is the spiritual Wedge-Tail Eagle Bunjil, known as The Creator.

The phrase ‘BJR Deadly As’ has also been incorporated into the design, which can be seen on the wing endplates.

“The opportunity for us to work with Brad Jones Racing for a second year has given the fellas in the working groups a great opportunity to showcase their artwork skills and connect back to country and culture,” MAC’s Carl Tunstall explained.

“The concept of the artwork is linked to The Creator, Bungil. Bungil, or the spirit Wedge-Tail Eagle is seen as the creator of land, rivers and the natural environment who helped form the laws, customs and rights in Aboriginal culture.

"The bold green and yellow lines represent the rivers we live, play and rely on in our region.”

Jones added: “The car looks amazing, there’s no denying that but it’s also representing something very meaningful and that’s the best part about Indigenous Round.

"Carrying Bunjil across the car is pretty cool. What it represents and means to Aboriginal culture is massive.

"I’m excited to have this car in Darwin and representing the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation in NT is special.”

Jones is 22nd heading to the betr Darwin Triple Crown on June 14-16. Tickets for the event are on sale now. International viewers can follow all the action on Superview.

#96 Pizza Hut Chevrolet Camaro artwork explained

Artist: Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation

Local Aboriginal artists that are part of Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation's programs have worked to produce artwork that is representative of the NAIDOC theme and the local communities.

Incorporated into #96’s livery is the spiritual Wedge-Tail Eagle Bunjil, known as The Creator. Bunjil not only created all landscapes but gave each tribe their country and created the laws, customs and rites that help to organise Aboriginal society.

In essence, Bunjil teaches us to ‘respect yourself, respect others and respect the environment’ as those that are protectors of his creations.

The hands seen across the Camaro symbolise a sense of connection and belonging between individuals, communities and ancestral spirits.

The artists have also chosen to include the phrase ‘BJR Deadly As’ within the design, which can be seen on the wing endplates - which is a touching addition for the team.