WAU Break Covers on Indigenous Round Liveries

Walkinshaw Andretti United has uncovered both Indigenous Round liveries for Car 2 and Car 25 

set to run at the Darwin Triple Crown from 20-22 June. The Indigenous artwork has been 

designed by Monica Taylor who is a Badimia Yamatji woman from Mount Magnet, the edge of the 

Western Desert in Western Australia.   

The Mobil 1 Truck Assist Racing Ford Mustang No. 2 and the Mobil 1 Optus Racing Ford Mustang 

No. 25 will showcase the same design, with variations in colour across the weekend. 

The artwork titled “The Gwiyarl” highlights Walkinshaw Andretti United’s core values; family, 

trust and loyalty to each other, striving for success at the pinnacle of Australian Motorsport. 

At the heart of the design is the Australian Goanna which holds incredible importance for many 

Indigenous Australians. Known for their speed, the Goanna symbolises the fast Walkinshaw 

Andretti United Supercars. 

The artwork tells the story of the different tribes tracking the Goanna, following its footprints in 

the sand to their burrows, where the animal would be dug out, cooked on the coal and shared 

with their family members. Highlighting the importance of family and teamwork, much like the 

collaboration required by each WAU team member in the pursuit of race wins and 

championships. Monica was lucky enough to have witnessed this with her grandmother when 

she was a young girl. 

Both cars will hit the track with their updated liveries for the Indigenous round at the Darwin 

Triple Crown this Friday 20 th  June, at Hidden Valley Raceway for Practice 1. 

Monica Taylor – Artist 

“Being asked to create this artwork for the Walkinshaw family was a real honour, not just for 

myself and my artwork but for my whole family. 

“I have 16 grandchildren and for them to be able to see their Nanna’s artwork racing around the 

country gives them inspiration and shows them that they can achieve anything they put their 

mind to. 

“Showcasing Indigenous art alongside cultural knowledge through the Indigenous round for the 

V8s shows a place of acceptance for all of us and I am proud to of designed artwork for such a 

great company like Walkinshaw Andretti United who’s values align with mine around family, 

acceptance and knowledge sharing.” 

Bruce Stewart – CEO, Walkinshaw Andretti United 

“It’s great to welcome Monica Taylor to the WAU family, she has done an incredible job creating 

a masterpiece that encompasses our team’s core values; trust, loyalty, family and striving for 

success.  

“A massive thank you to Mobil 1, Truck Assist and Optus for their collaboration during this 

process, we wouldn’t be able to bring this artwork to life without their help as well as all of 

partners who have been supportive throughout. 

“The artwork looks incredible in person, and I can’t wait to see it when it is out on track, let’s go 

racing!” 

Brad Phillips, General Manager, Business to Business, Ampol 

"Ampol is proud to support Walkinshaw Andretti United as part of this year's Indigenous Round. 

One of many pleasing aspects to our lubricants marketing alliance with ExxonMobil is bringing 

the Mobil 1™ legacy to life on track.  

“The livery is a striking representation of culture, teamwork and shared values – principles that 

strongly align with both WAU and our own commitment to excellence." 

Jason Kibsgaard, Head of Marketing, NTI 

“Every year we look forward to the amazing showcase of indigenous artistic talent on the grid in 

Darwin. We are proud to be in a partnership that uses its platform to acknowledge and celebrate 

our First Nations people.  

“We thank Monica Taylor for sharing her story through her artwork. She has done an incredible 

job capturing WAU’s shared values that align so closely to who we are and what we do at Truck 

Assist.  

“The Goannas are sure to take on their meaning at speed on track. We look forward to seeing 

the artwork in action.” 

About Monica Taylor 

Monica Taylor is a Badimia Yamatji woman from Mount Magnet, the edge of the Western Dessert 

in Western Australia. Monica has lived in Darwin for the past 38 years and works as an 

Indigenous Educator at Gray Primary School. Monica is a grandmother to 17 children who 

mostly reside in the Northern Territory.