Will Davison signs with DJR

Davison, who tested a Minardi Formula One car at the start of the year and drove for Australia in the Portuguese and Australian A1 GP events, will take the place of Glenn Seton at the Queensland-based team. He also has driven in selected events for the Dick Johnson team this season.

He was originally scheduled to drive for Team Dynamik in 2005 and 2006, but after the Australian Grand Prix support races he was left without a drive when the team sold the licence to his car. He is also the younger brother of Alex Davison who was recently removed from driving the Autobarn Commodore after disappointing results this season.

"Will is probably the most exciting young driving talent we've seen in V8 Supercars since the arrival of Marcos Ambrose," team boss Dick Johnson said.

"Since he tested with us early in the year he has impressed. Will did a fantastic job in the HPDC races at Queensland Raceway in the middle of the year, and did a very good job at Sandown and Bathurst, so we are delighted to have signed him long-term.

"We believe Will is going to be a major star in the years to come."

After his aborted start to a V8 Supercar career, Davison is ecstatic with his new deal. "It's a dream come true," he said.

"All my life I have wanted to be a professional race driver and to now have that opportunity, and with Dick Johnson's team, is fantastic.

"I am really looking forward to working with Steve (Johnson) as he is a real benchmark for me . we have worked very well together this year."

With Davison's arrival comes Glenn Seton's early departure from the team. "It is very disappointing that my contract has been cut short," Seton said.

"I am as hungry for success as I have ever been and I believe that I still have a lot to offer as a driver.