Erebus Academy talents Jarrod Hughes and Jobe Stewart will join Erebus Motorsport as co-drivers for the 2025 Supercars Championship enduros.

The pair, both highly regarded products of the Erebus Academy, will step up to the main game as part of the team’s commitment to developing the next generation of motorsport talent.

Erebus Motorsport CEO Barry Ryan expressed his pride in the milestone achievement for the Academy.

“We’re very proud to get to a point where we have two Erebus Academy Super2 drivers forming our co-driver line-up in 2025. Jobe has been with Erebus for over seven years since being a karter and is 100% ready to perform on the biggest stage. Jarrod had a standout rookie season in 2024, shows massive potential as a professional driver, and thoroughly deserves this opportunity.”

Hughes, fresh from a breakthrough Super2 Series season, shared his excitement about the opportunity.

“I’m over the moon to be co-driving with Erebus Motorsport in the enduros for the 2025 season! To be in this position after only one year into my Supercar career is unreal. I can’t thank Barry, Betty, Daniel, and the rest of the Erebus family enough for putting their faith in me to contribute to their 2025 season.

“It’s going to be a big year for me with Super2 and co-driving, but I’m ready to hit the ground running, and I have a great team around me to make sure we give it everything. I’ve dreamt of this moment my whole life, and I can’t wait to get started!”

Stewart echoed those sentiments:

“Being part of the Erebus family has been incredible, and this next step is a dream come true. I’m looking forward to working hard and making the most of the opportunity. To be making my Supercars Enduro debut with Erebus is absolutely awesome for me. After working with the team for the last seven years, it will definitely give me a leg up already being familiar with everyone when it comes time to race at Tailem Bend and Bathurst.

“I just have to say thanks to Betty and Barry for supporting me since I was in Junior Gokarts and guiding me in my career to make me the best driver I can be. I can’t wait to get back with the team at the next test day and work forward from there.”

Erebus Motorsport Owner Betty Klimenko spoke about the vision behind the Erebus Academy and the team’s long-term focus.

“The vision behind the Erebus Academy has always been about investing in young people and creating opportunities for the next generation. To now be at a point where we are looking within our own program for co-drivers is an incredibly proud moment for me and the whole team. Jarrod and Jobe are a testament to what can happen when you give young talent the right support, guidance, and belief. It’s exciting to see how far they’ve come and where they can go from here.”

Ryan added: “It’s going to be a different year for us in 2025 as we focus on developing our young talent while taking the fight to the front wherever we can. With Jack’s leadership and Cooper stepping up for his rookie season, it’s a mix of experience and emerging potential that we’re really excited about. This next chapter for Erebus is about building for the future and showing what our Academy program is capable of delivering.”