Will Brown Takes Over Triple Eight's Iconic #888 with Craig Lowndes' Blessing

The 2024 Supercars champion inherits the legendary number from a true icon of the sport

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:33am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Supercars race scene, with the #888 car at the center surrounded by bold, overlapping shapes and planes in the team's colors, conceptually representing the transition of this legendary number to a new driver.The passing of the iconic #888 to a new generation of Supercars talent signals an exciting transition in the sport's storied history.Boston Today

Get ready for an exciting new chapter in Supercars history as Will Brown, the 2024 Supercars champion, takes over the iconic #888 from racing legend Craig Lowndes. This controversial move sees the young talent inheriting a number synonymous with Lowndes' incredible success, including six Bathurst victories. Lowndes himself has blessed Brown with the legendary number, setting the stage for an intriguing future.

Why it matters

The #888 has been a staple on the Supercars grid since 2003, and Lowndes' association with it has created an indelible mark on the sport. With 58 race wins, 130 podiums, and 29 pole positions under his belt, Lowndes has left an incredible legacy. This transition of the iconic number to Brown signals a new era for Triple Eight Race Engineering and the Supercars championship.

The details

Brown, who has already raced with two different numbers in his short career, will now inherit the legendary #888, a number synonymous with Craig Lowndes and his six Bathurst victories. Lowndes, a true legend in his own right, has blessed Brown with this iconic number, setting the stage for an exciting future. As Lowndes moves on to Team 18, he hands over the #888 to Brown, who is eager to carry on the legacy. With Shane van Gisbergen's departure, Triple Eight has chosen to honor Lowndes' legacy by keeping the #888 within the team.

  • The #888 has been a staple on the Supercars grid since 2003.
  • Lowndes has 58 race wins, 130 podiums, and 29 pole positions under his belt.

The players

Will Brown

The 2024 Supercars champion who will now race with the iconic #888.

Craig Lowndes

A true legend of the sport, with six Bathurst victories and an incredible association with the #888 number.

Triple Eight Race Engineering

The team that has chosen to honor Lowndes' legacy by keeping the #888 within the team.

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What they’re saying

“This number is iconic to the team... It's Triple Eight Race Engineering, and it's iconic with the success that comes out of this workshop.”

— Craig Lowndes

“I'm thrilled to be racing with such an iconic number. There's a rich history with the #888, and I'm honored to be a part of it.”

— Will Brown

The takeaway

This transition of the iconic #888 to Will Brown signals a new era for Triple Eight Race Engineering and the Supercars championship, as the young talent looks to carry on the legacy of one of the sport's true legends, Craig Lowndes.