The Shell V-Power Racing Team (Dick Johnson Racing) today announced that David Noble will not renew his contract and step down as Chief Executive Officer at season's end.
After three successful years at the helm, Noble’s achievements include navigating the iconic team through the challenging Gen3 transition, successfully taking over the Ford engine supply agreement and overseeing parity reviews and revisions that have directly contributed to Ford Mustang successes on the race track. Noble also oversaw a comprehensive rebuild and restructure of the organisation which included the recruitment of star driver Brodie Kostecki, young gun Rylan Gray, and delivering landmark commercial partnerships that position the team for long-term success.
“I came into motorsport with a background in sport and football administration with a focus on high performance. It's been exciting adopting those principles and practices in the high-octane world of Supercars,” Noble said.
“New opportunities have opened up for me which I need to explore, and the time is right with the team wrapping up its homologation team and engine supplier responsibilities. We have positioned the team for sustainable success in the coming years, where DJR can look forward and simply focus on going racing.”
Noble paid tribute to the team and its supporters: “I want to thank the team owners, staff, partners and passionate supporters for their openness and inclusiveness over my time with the team. I wish the team all the best and am grateful for the friendships and experience.”
The Shell V-Power Racing Team will launch a global search for a new CEO to join the team in 2026.
“David came in during a period of significant change and has left us in a far stronger position than when he arrived,” Brett Ralph, majority owner of Dick Johnson Racing, said.
“He's set the foundations for what comes next and we're incredibly grateful. He's accomplished a lot in that time and navigated us through some significant challenges, always with a view of the bigger picture. We wish him every success for what's next.”
While the team's Finals journey has concluded, the remaining races of the season still present opportunities for success, with Will Davison’s 600th race start at Sandown and the Adelaide Grand Final.
