19-year-old Ryan Casha will join the TCR Australia series in 2024, partnering Aaron Cameron at Garry Rogers Motorsport in a Peugeot 308 TCR.
Casha won the 2023 Toyota 86 Series, claiming four victories and ten podium finishes on his way to the title.
He has also previously finished as runner-up in the A2 class of the Bathurst Six Hour race.
“I’m stoked to be joining the GRM family alongside a well-established teammate in Aaron Cameron,” said Casha.
“I have an expansive wealth of knowledge at my disposal in Aaron and the team, which I’m sure will prove highly beneficial as we progress throughout the season.
“These cars are a significant contrast to the Toyota 86 from last year, however after spending a couple of days with the team I’m feeling comfortable and super confident that we will be competitive this year.
“Personally, I have high expectations moving into this year, but strong and consistent finishes are my main goal. Everyone at GRM has been extremely welcoming and I’m excited to get under way in a couple of weeks.”
Casha will partner Cameron in one of the team’s Peugeots, before switching to a new GRM-built 308 later in the year.
Cameron, 24, is entering into his fifth season in TCR Australia, seeking to once again fight for the title after a career-best second overall in 2021. Last year, Cameron finished fourth, after two wins and nine podium finishes.
“It’s great to be back with GRM and Valvoline for another season,” said Cameron. “We were right in the fight for the championship until the last race of the season in 2023.
“We have a very good understanding of the current car with the team and I will be aiming high for the 2024 series in what looks like a very competitive field.
“It’s great to have a new teammate in Ryan come into the Valvoline fold, he has shown some great speed in his run at the GRM combine and will provide some valuable data for the team. I look forward to having the two team Valvoline cars on the podium.
“The new Peugeot will be coming online during the season and I’m really looking forward to being able to compete with a new generation TCR car.”
The opening round of the season takes place at Sandown Raceway from 9 – 11 February.