Ayrton Hodson is set to return to the 2026 Dunlop Super2 Series, marking a major step forward on his pathway toward the Supercars Championship.
Hodson will race in 2026 with Matt Stone Racing, and has already completed his first test day with the team on Monday, 15 December, stepping into the GEN3 main game Camaro driven by Cameron Hill in 2025 as preparations ramp up for the season ahead.
“Very big learning day,” Hodson said.
“The GEN3 Camaro drives a lot differently from the GEN2 Mustang, less aero but a better tyre, which was cool to drive once I started to get a handle on it. Really keen to have another crack.”
Now based on the Gold Coast, Hodson began his racing career in New Zealand and has built a reputation as one of the sport’s fastest adapters since transitioning from speedway to tarmac competition in 2023.
Ayrton first started racing at age 13 in Ministocks, before progressing through Wingless Sprintcars and into Sprintcars, where he recorded multiple heat wins and claimed a maiden feature-race victory early in his sprintcar career.
Hodson continues to race sprintcars whenever possible and is currently working with Australian speedway star Robbie Farr to secure additional sprintcar opportunities in Australia over the summer.
On the circuit racing side, Hodson made an immediate impact as a rookie in the Toyota 86 Series, scoring a podium and multiple top-10 finishes before stepping up into endurance and GT machinery.
His recent career highlights include wins in Porsche competition, wins in GT4 Toyota Supra machinery, and a standout appearance at the Highlands 6 Hour, where he secured GT4 class pole in a Mercedes GT4.
Hodson is also the overall winner of the New Zealand Elite Motorsport Academy (Class of 2023), a significant achievement that underlines his rapid progression through the ranks.
Hodson’s 2026 campaign will be supported by a growing partner roster, with returning sponsors on board and new partnership opportunities now open for businesses looking to back a talent on the rise.
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