The 2022 rider market was breathed new life with the sale of Team Sydney to successful businessman and drag racer Peter Xiberras.
The former Tekno Autosports team is now facing a major transformation, meaning none of its 2021 drivers Fabian Coulthard and Garry Jacobson are guaranteed to continue this season as long expected.
Speculation about the riders has been in full swing since news of the Xiberras deal broke, and various sources suggest Pither is right in the mix.
The Kiwi has history with Tekno/Team Sydney, having raced for the team in Coca-Cola colors in the 2020 season.
He is believed to still be tied to the Coke support who landed at Brad Jones Racing alongside Macauley Jones last year as part of a co-driver deal for Pither.
Another potential contender is Zane Goddard, who left Matt Stone Racing at the end of last season.
Coulthard is at greatest risk of not retaining his seat with PremiAir Racing due to his status as a paid driver.
Garry Jacobson, Team Sydney Holden
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Should he fail, he would become the top draft pick in the passenger market. Walkinshaw Andretti United is an obvious choice as the team are both reigning Bathurst 1000 winners and need a replacement for Grove Racing’s Lee Holdsworth.
The field was believed to have been sorted in 2022 prior to the sale of Team Sydney, with all other teams included.
There are a number of moves, led by Nick Percat’s sensational return to the Walkinshaw group in a straight swap with Bryce Fulwood joining BJR.
Andre Heimgartner is also BJR-bound and has been replaced at GR by Holdsworth, while Matt Stone Racing will have an all-new lineup of Jack Le Brocq and Todd Hazelwood.
Jake Kostecki and Thomas Randle both join Tickford Racing while Broc Feeney takes over the Triple Eight seat vacated by seven-time series champion Jamie Whincup.
The 2022 season is set to kick off on the streets of Newcastle from March 4th to 6th.
