After 37 years, Holden has brought the curtain down on the thrilling Holden Precision Driving Team.

Since its formation in 1969, the team has made over 9,000 performances at a wide range of shows and events across the nation, entertaining over 45 million people in the process.

“The whole team was shocked when we heard the news,” Paul Goodwin, lead driver for the Holden Stormriders over the last five years, said.

“I’ve been with the team for almost 10 years myself and it’s been pretty special to be part of something that had such a great history."

“The Sydney Royal Easter Show alone attracts over a million people and more than half of them watch our performance, so hopefully it won’t be too long before some new supporters are found.”

Steps have been taken to ensure the popular squad remains in action, with Elite Motorsport Group Pty Ltd purchasing the team’s infrastructure and equipment.

“Holden has been involved with the team for 34 out of its 37 years,” EMG director Scott Anderson explains.

“In 2000 they let it slip away and it became the Hyundai Precision Driving Team for 3-years, then in 2003 it became the Holden Stormriders again."

“A lot of people were surprised that Holden has let it go again, but it’s opened the door for other sponsors to get involved and we are already in discussions with a number of other car companies."