As Aussies, we love an underdog — and that’s long been the appeal of Brad Jones Racing (BJR) in the 25 years since they joined V8 Supercars. But BJR weren’t always the battlers. In their AUSCAR, NASCAR, and especially Super Touring days with Audi, they were the benchmark: well-funded, professionally run, and dominant. That success laid the groundwork for their leap into Supercars.
In 2000, they stepped into V8 Supercars with a single ex-Longhurst AU Falcon. Classic Carlectables released this car in 1:18 scale in sealed "brick" form, as they've come to be known.
The following year, Brad and BTCC ace, John Cleland made the Bathurst podium after giving eventual winners, Mark Skaife and Tony Longhurst a fight. Suprisingly and disappointly, a 1:18 scale model of this car has never been made. Perhaps this would be a good one for Authentic Collectables to do in their forthcoming AU Falcon release?
By 2002, BJR had expanded to two cars with John Bowe onboard, and in 2004, they returned to the Bathurst podium with third place. Biante released this car in 1:18 and it remains one of two BJR Bathurst podium models; the other being the 2009 2nd Place car driven by Jason Richards and Cameron McConville, also released by Biante. 
The switch from Ford to Holden in 2008 marked a new era, and by 2011, Jason Bright delivered the team’s first official Supercars win in Perth — followed by another at their home track, Winton. This momentous achievement was immortalised by Biante in 1:18.
BJR's best championship finish to date came in 2013, finishing third in the Teams’ Championship during the first year of Car of the Future regulations — a result they matched again in 2023 and 2024.
What makes Brad Jones Racing so endearing isn’t just their results — it’s the stories. From their Albury base on the NSW/VIC border, they’ve become the heart and soul of regional motorsport: family-run, proudly independent, and fiercely competitive.
Over the years, BJR has delivered moments that fans never forget — like the infamous AU Falcon rollovers that left the OzEmail arrows upside-down, or co-owner Kim Jones’ blunt post-race interviews delivered with the classic “my mate says…” deflection when giving officialdom a piece of his mind.
But nothing captured the team’s spirit more than their journey with Jason Richards. After his cancer diagnosis, JR returned to the track and drove to an unforgettable 2nd place at Albert Park in 2011. Two years later, Jason Bright claimed the inaugural Jason Richards Memorial Trophy in New Zealand — both events immortalised in 1:18 scale by Biante and forever etched into BJR’s legacy.
From stock cars to Supercars, Brad Jones Racing has always been driven by a genuine passion for racing. Now, as they gear up to become a Toyota team in 2026 — fielding four Supras in a collaborative alliance with WAU — the next chapter is already taking shape. Here's to 25 years in the main game, and an even bigger future ahead.
Image courtesy of supercars.com.au
What is the most valuable BJR model?
It's the 2017 Holden "Pride Car", the livery that evoked the most animated fan response since the days of John Trimbole's Daily Planet Holdens.
The car debuted at the 2017 AGP in the hands of Nick Percat and was involved in a heavy crash with Lee Holdsworth. 
See how it compares to the next most valuable model, the 2009 Richards/McConville Bathurst Runner-Up (B18301D). Our rankings are based on the highest Diecast Detective Price by condition — $627 for a used “Pride Car", versus $599 for a new Bathurst car. Interestingly, while the “Pride Car” currently tops the value charts, the Bathurst car has fetched a higher peak sale price, hitting $795 on two separate occasions. The graph below shows the actual sales data behind these figures.