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Pither linked to Supercars return

Pither linked to Supercars return

The 2022 driver market has had new life breathed into it by the sale of Team Sydney to successful businessman and drag racer Peter Xiberras.

The former Tekno Autosports squad is now facing a ground-up rebuild, which means neither of its 2021 drivers, Fabian Coulthard and Garry Jacobson, are guaranteed to continue this season, as was long expected.

Speculation regarding drivers has been in overdrive since news of the Xiberras deal broke, various sources indicating that Pither is right in the mix.

The Kiwi has history with Tekno/Team Sydney, having raced for the team in Coca-Cola colours during the 2020 season.

He is thought to be still be tied to the Coke backing, which ended up at Brad Jones Racing last year as part of a co-driver deal for Pither alongside Macauley Jones.

Another potential contender is Zane Goddard, who walked away from Matt Stone Racing at the end of last season.

Coulthard is considered at the greatest risk of not retaining his seat with PremiAir Racing given his…

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