{"product_id":"1-43-shell-v-power-racing-team-17-ford-mustang-gt-2026-betr-darwin-triple-crown-indigenous-round","title":"1:43 Shell V-Power Racing Team #17 Ford Mustang GT - 2026 Betr Darwin Triple Crown Indigenous Round","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:43 Scale Shell V-Power Racing Team #17 Ford Mustang GT - 2026 Betr Darwin Triple Crown Indigenous Round - Drivers: Brodie Kostecki \/ Todd Hazelwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e To Be Announced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications: \u003c\/strong\u003eDie-cast model, sealed body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Darwin Triple Crown is the official Indigenous Round of the Supercars Championship, with 2026 marking its fifth consecutive year. Once again, the event delivered a powerful celebration of First Nations culture, with stunning Indigenous artwork expertly woven into race liveries across the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Mustangs took to Hidden Valley with a striking livery designed by proud Wadawurrung artist Billy O’Toole. Titled ‘Gathering’, the design featured bold lines and dot work across the red sections, complemented by subtle grey patterns within the white. The livery represents bringing people together, while honouring and celebrating the world’s oldest living culture through the Supercars Indigenous Round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn just his second season with Shell V-Power Racing Team, Brodie Kostecki has continued to establish himself as one of the benchmark drivers of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship. He arrived at Hidden Valley in strong form, securing pole position for Race 17 before backing it up with a third-place finish in Race 18. However, Brodie fell ill after Race 18 and had to substitute out with Shell V-Power Racing Team Co-driver, Todd Hazelwood taking the reins to complete the round for the team in the #17 Mustang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re proud to replicate this standout collector’s edition for Dick Johnson Racing and Shell V-Power Racing Team fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:43 scale model is scheduled to be produced in high quality sealed body die-cast with clear windows, detailed racing cockpit and undercarriage details unique to the Gen3 floorpan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprised of roughly 65 individual metal and plastic parts plus anywhere between 50-100 steps in paint and decoration finishing, this is a high quality collectors model for fans of this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will come in an exclusive one-off limited edition, presented in a display case with the model attached to a white base plate which features the car details printed on it. An individually numbered backing board featuring the edition number is also included as part of the package and acts as the Certificate of Authenticity for the release. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t miss your chance to secure this model. Once it’s sold out, it won’t be available again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49177831407786,"sku":"ACD43F26O","price":156.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2413\/8135\/files\/ACD18F26O_5d28c340-3791-4077-858a-825ebb873921.jpg?v=1788331390","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticcollectables.co.nz\/products\/1-43-shell-v-power-racing-team-17-ford-mustang-gt-2026-betr-darwin-triple-crown-indigenous-round","provider":"Authentic Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}