Motor racing enthusiast Brian Boyd has joined forces with one of Australia’s sporting greats – Dick Johnson. Mr Boyd – who is managing director of PAYCE Consolidated Limited – has signed a sponsorship deal with V8 Supercars team Dick Johnson Racing.
Mr Boyd said he was delighted to be involved with DJR.“ Dick is a genuine legend in the sport and has made a great contribution and we are pleased to be able to support his team,” Mr Boyd said. “I am really looking forward to building a great relationship with the whole team. There are lots of changes in the sport and it is exciting to be a part of that.” The Queensland-based team will run the number 16 and 17 cars – the latter made famous by Johnson during his successful career.
Mr Johnson said he welcomed PAYCE’s involvement in the new look team.“PAYCE has had a long association with motorsport and we welcome Brian Boyd as a key partner in the coming season of racing.”
The team has locked in David Wall as a driver for the season, along with Scott Pye. Wall – a two–time GT champion who formerly raced under the Brad Jones Racing team – is considered a genuine talent. Mr Boyd said he was pleased that Wall had signed with DJR. “I think with David and the strong team around him the team has a good chance to perform well this year.”
