Main Game Mindset with Zac Bates

Zac Bates is ready for the biggest leap of his young career as he joins Matt Stone Racing for his first full season in the Supercars Main Game. After impressing through the junior ranks and showing maturity beyond his years in Super2, the Canberra-born talent now faces the challenges and opportunity of competing against the best in the country.

Bates speaks candidly about the transition from development series racing to the intensity of the Main Game, the preparation behind the scenes with MSR, and the mindset he’s bringing into his rookie campaign. With the team continuing its upward trajectory and Bates eager to prove he belongs at the top level, 2026 shapes as a defining year.

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