Bunjil The Creator watches over Indigenous Round

The ever watching Dreaming Being, Bunjil, who created all of the natural features of landscapes from mountain ranges to all of the trees, will be part of the Pizza Hut Racing livery in Indigenous Round.

The Darwin round of the Supercars Championship falls just shy of NAIDOC week but the theme of Keep the Fire Burning - Blak, Loud and Proud is the inspiration behind Macauley Jones’ Camaro’s latest livery.

Brad Jones Racing worked closely with the local Albury/Wodonga organisation the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) and through their community programs have produced a deeply meaningful piece to take into Indigenous Round.

Local Aboriginal artists that are part of MAC’s programs have worked to produce artwork that is representative of the NAIDOC theme and the local communities.

Incorporated into #96’s livery is the spiritual Wedge-Tail Eagle Bunjil, known as The Creator.

Bunjil not only created all landscapes but gave each tribe their country and created the laws, customs and rites that help to organise Aboriginal society.

In essence, Bunjil teaches us to ‘respect yourself, respect others and respect the environment’ as those that are protectors of his creations.

The hands seen across the Camaro symbolise a sense of connection and belonging between individuals, communities and ancestral spirits.

The artists have also chosen to include the phrase ‘BJR Deadly As’ within the design, which can be seen on the wing endplates - which is a touching addition for the team.

Pizza Hut’s Indigenous livery will be on track at the Darwin Triple Crown over the weekend of June 14-16.

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Macauley Jones

Supercars driver, #96 Pizza Hut Camaro

“The car looks amazing, there’s no denying that but it’s also representing something very meaningful and that’s the best part about Indigenous Round. Carrying Bunjil across the car is pretty cool. What it represents and means to Aboriginal culture is massive. I’m excited to have this car in Darwin and representing the Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation in NT is special.”

Carl Tunstall

Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation

“The opportunity for us to work with Brad Jones Racing for a second year has given the fellas in the working groups a great opportunity to showcase their artwork skills and connect back to country and culture.

“The concept of the artwork is linked to The Creator, Bungil. Bungil, or the spirit Wedge-Tail Eagle is seen as the creator of land, rivers and the natural environment who helped form the laws, customs and rights in Aboriginal culture. The bold green and yellow lines represent the rivers we live, play and rely on in our region.”