MOUNT Isa’s Malouf Auto Group will partner with Erebus Motorsport for the 2016 V8 Supercars season, and they are bringing the Mount Isa community along for the ride.
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Servicing Mount Isa and the surrounding region for over 40 years, the family-owned business will support two Erebus Motorsport V8 Supercars entries for the year.
Having actively supported sporting clubs in their region, Malouf Auto Group principal, Paul Malouf, is keen to share his passion for V8 Supercars with the Mount Isa community.
“I’ve known Dave Reynolds (Holden VF Commodore driver for Erebus Motorsport) since 2009 when he first came to Mount Isa as a guest at one of our car shows and we’ve kept in contact over the years,” Mr Malouf said.
“When I heard that Erebus Motorsport was switching manufacturers to Holden, I contacted Dave and the partnership for 2016 evolved from there. We’ve never been involved with V8 Supercars before, and we’re very conscious of supporting the local community in Mount Isa and the surrounding areas.”
Mr Malouf said the partnership was for the community.
“It’s not just Malouf Auto Group who are sponsoring Erebus Motorsport, but the whole of Mount Isa. I hope the town will get behind Dave and the team,” Mr Malouf said.
“Hopefully when locals are flicking through the channels on television, they will see the V8 Supercars and look for the Mount Isa business sponsored car.
“Due to our remoteness, we often miss out on big events and celebrity visits, but this relationship will bring V8 Supercars to Mount Isa and that’s going to be awesome.”
The seasons starts in Adelaide next week with the Clipsal 500 and Erebus V8 Supercar drivers will stop in Mount Isa later this year. This will give locals the chance to meet the drivers up close, grab photos, signatures and view the V8 Supercars.
“I’ve been a V8 Supercars fan since I was a kid and I’m super happy to be involved with Erebus Motorsport V8 Supercars this year.”
