Team 18 secures De Pasquale naming rights

Anton De Pasquale’s first season with Team 18 will come with familiar naming rights from DEWALT, the team has confirmed.

De Pasquale, 29, will will replace Mark Winterbottom at the Chevrolet team alongside incumbent David Reynolds.

The former Dick Johnson Racing driver will steer the team’s #18 Camaro next season, with DEWALT returning amid an extension between Team 18 and Stanley Black & Decker.

It marks the fifth year of DEWALT sponsoring a Team 18 car, first backing Scott Pye for full seasons in 2020 and 2021, before Winterbottom carried the colours in 2023 and 2024.

Winterbottom’s famous win in Darwin in 2023 came with DEWALT backing, with the breakthrough also Team 18’s first Supercars victory.

Team 18 also confirmed Cub Cadet, part of Stanley Black & Decker’s outdoor equipment portfolio, will also feature with title backing throughout the 2025 season.

“I’m so proud to represent DEWALT and Cub Cadet in 2025. They’re a world leader in power tools and always innovating, their cars look amazing and I’ll be doing everything to represent the brand and their colours proudly on track,” De Pasquale said.

“I’m really excited to join Team 18. I’ve met most of the people now and everyone’s up and about and we can’t wait to get stuck into it and go racing.

“I didn’t think Dave and I we’re going to be teammates so soon again, but it’s awesome. I love Davey, we’ve been really good mates ever since we met so it’s great to be back together.

“We worked together really well, so I’m keen to get together and drive each other forward and have a really good time here.”

Matt Francis, Stanley Black & Decker Brand Partnerships & Activation Manager, said: “Stanley Black & Decker are excited to continue our partnership with Team 18 in 2025 with Anton De Pasquale as the new driver in the #18 DEWALT Racing Camaro.

“We will again showcase two of our class leading global brands, DEWALT and Cub Cadet, which will share naming rights throughout the year.

“With a very different calendar and race formats next year, there should be plenty of excitement and competition to be expected by the fans and sponsors alike.

“We will be delivering an extensive activation program with many of our retailers and at selected Supercars events throughout the year, so there will be plenty of opportunities for fans to get involved with our brand.”

Charlie Schwerkolt, team owner, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Anton De Pasquale to Team 18 and to continue our incredible partnership with Stanley Black & Decker under the DEWALT and Cub Cadet brands in 2025.

"Stanley Black & Decker has been a cornerstone of our team since 2016, and it’s an honour to represent such an iconic global organisation on the Supercars stage. Their commitment to innovation and performance mirrors everything we stand for as a team.

"With Anton joining the fold, we’re entering an exciting new chapter for Team 18. His talent, drive, and determination are exactly what we need to push forward in 2025 and beyond.

"Together with DEWALT and Cub Cadet, we’re ready to take on the challenge of the new season and deliver for our fans, partners, and supporters.”

De Pasquale will steer DEWALT colours for the first time at the opening round in Sydney on February 21-23.