Walkinshaw TWG Racing has unveiled the Indigenous Round livery for the Mobil 1 Optus Racing No. 1 that Chaz Mostert will pilot at the Darwin Triple Crown from 19 – 21 June.
The striking Indigenous artwork was created by Monica Taylor, a Badimia Yamatji woman from Mount Magnet, located on the edge of the Western Dessert in Western Australia.
Titled “The Gwiyarl”, the design highlights Walkinshaw TWG Racing’s core values of family, trust and loyalty to each other, and striving for success at the pinnacle of Australian Motorsport.
At the heart of the design is the Australian Goanna, an animal of great cultural significance to many Indigenous Australians. Renowned for its speed and agility, the Goanna represents the fast Walkinshaw TWG Racing Supercars and can be seen prominently throughout the livery.
The artwork tells the story of different tribes tracking the Goanna, following its footprints through the sand to its burrows, where the animal would be dug out, cooked on the coal and shared with their family members. Monica drew inspiration from her own experiences, having been lucky enough to have witnessed this with her grandmother when she was a young girl.
Beyond its connection to culture and tradition, the Goanna symbolises the importance of family and teamwork, much like the collaboration required by each WTWGR team member in the pursuit of race wins and championships.
Chaz Mostert will hit the track with the special livery for the Indigenous Round at the Darwin Triple Crown on Friday June 19th for three action packed days of racing.
Monica Taylor - Artist
“Being asked to create this artwork for the Walkinshaw family last year was a real honour, not just for myself and my artwork but for my whole family.
“I have 16 grandchildren and for them to be able to see their Nanna’s artwork racing around the country again gives them inspiration and shows them that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.
“Showcasing Indigenous art alongside cultural knowledge through the Indigenous Round for the V8s shows a place of acceptance for all of us and I am proud to have designed artwork for such a great company like Walkinshaw TWG Racing whose values align with mine around family, acceptance and knowledge sharing.”
Chaz Mostert - Mobil 1 Optus Racing No. 1 Driver
“The Mobil 1 Optus Toyota GR Supra looks incredible. I haven’t seen it in person yet, so I can’t wait to get to the track in Darwin to see it up close. Monica and everyone involved have done an amazing job bringing this design to life.
“A huge thank you to Monica, the team and our partners, especially Mobil 1 and Optus, for their support throughout this journey.
“We will be doing everything we can to be as fast as the Goanna this weekend and put on a great show for the fans.”
Bruce Stewart - CEO, Walkinshaw TWG Racing
“Darwin is a weekend we look forward to each year. Indigenous Round provides an opportunity for our sport to celebrate and recognise the cultures, stories and contributions of Indigenous communities.
“When Monica Taylor shared the story behind ‘The Gwiyarl’, it resonated deeply with everyone at Walkinshaw TWG Racing. The themes of family, trust and working together towards a common goal are values that are embedded in our Team.
“This project has been embraced by not only everyone in our team, but our entire partner group, particularly Mobil 1 and Optus. Their support has helped bring this meaningful artwork to life, and we are excited for you to see it out on track next weekend for the Darwin Triple Crown.”
Brad Phillips - General Manager, Business to Business, Ampol
“Ampol is proud to support Walkinshaw TWG Racing for this year’s Indigenous Round, recognising the importance of celebrating and sharing Indigenous Australian culture through initiatives like this.
“Monica Taylor’s artwork is a striking reflection of family, teamwork and shared purpose, values that strongly align with both Walkinshaw TWG Racing and Ampol. The symbolism of the Goanna and the story it tells adds a meaningful layer of connection to the livery.
“Our lubricants marketing alliance with ExxonMobil continues to bring the Mobil 1™ brand to life on track, and this year’s design is a great example of how performance, culture and storytelling can come together in a truly impactful way.”
Felicity Ross - MD of Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Optus
“Monica Taylor’s artwork brings an important story to life — grounded in culture, tradition and connection to Country. It captures the story of different tribes tracking the Goanna, following its footprints through the sand to its burrows, where it would be shared among family — an experience drawn from Monica’s own memories with her grandmother.
“At Optus, connection is at the heart of what we do, and this is a meaningful way for us to reflect the deep connections within First Nations cultures — between people, community and Country. We’re incredibly proud to work alongside Walkinshaw TWG Racing, Monica and our broader team to bring this story to life, and to see the Goanna showcased on the No. 1 car on one of the biggest stages in Australian sport. We’re committed to supporting First Nations communities and recognise the important role that visibility, storytelling and representation play in building greater understanding.”
About Monica Taylor
Monica Taylor is a Badimia Yamatji woman from Mount Magnet, the edge of the Western Dessert in Western Australia. Monica has lived in Darwin for the past 38 years and works as an Indigenous Educator at Gray Primary School. Monica is a grandmother to 17 children who mostly reside in the Northern Territory.