Get ready for a surprising twist in the Supercars world! Bryce Fullwood is on the verge of a unique career move that's rarely seen in the industry.
You might think it's a common practice for drivers to transition from full-time racing to endurance-only mode within the same team, but the reality is quite different. Despite being promoted as a smooth career path, it's a scenario that rarely unfolds as planned.
Take Will Davison, Mark Winterbottom, and Garth Tander, for instance. Their plans to seamlessly transition within their teams didn't quite go as expected. And they're not alone; of the six full-time drivers who left the grid in 2025, all but one changed teams.
Now, Fullwood is the last of these drivers to reveal his future plans. Sources suggest he's likely to stay with Brad Jones Racing, possibly as André Heimgartner's new co-driver. But here's where it gets interesting: such direct transitions from full-time to co-driver within the same team are incredibly rare.
In the past decade, only three drivers have made this move, excluding those who also own the team or license. David Wall at Garry Rogers Motorsport, Craig Lowndes at Triple Eight, and Will Davison at Tickford Racing are the few who have successfully navigated this path.
Fullwood, who will be racing an Aston Martin at the upcoming Bathurst 12 Hour, has been a main game grid regular for six seasons after winning the 2019 Super2 title. Despite losing his ride in the #14 entry, his prospects for the Supercars enduro remain quiet, although a partnership with Heimgartner could be a powerful one.
While some co-driver spots for 2026 are still unannounced, many are already sorted. Jack Perkins is rumored for Triple Eight/SCT, Zak Best is expected to stay with Blanchard Racing Team, and Reuben Goodall is the favorite for the Castrol #55. Meanwhile, Matt Stone Racing is likely to focus on single-driver events, leaving just two spots available at Yatala.
And this is the part most people miss: the rarity of Fullwood's potential move highlights the challenges of intra-team transitions in Supercars. It begs the question: why do so few drivers successfully make this career shift? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
