An apparent ram raid attempt at Triple Eight Racing’s Banyo headquarters has left the Supercars team’s Brisbane base damaged, after a Nissan SUV crashed through a fence before the driver fled on foot.
The incident happened at the team’s Depot Street premises, where CCTV footage showed the vehicle travelling at speed before entering the property and striking the building area. The driver then exited through the passenger side and ran from the scene.
Triple Eight was contacted by police about 3:30 am this week and told the team may have been the victim of a ram raid. No property was reported stolen, although the crash left visible damage to the site and the vehicle.
CCTV Shows Crash At Banyo Headquarters
Footage of the incident showed the Nissan moving through the fence line and into the Triple Eight premises. A ute was also seen stopping nearby as the SUV went through the gap.
Jamie Whincup later appeared in footage shared online, walking through the damage near the crashed vehicle. He explained that the Nissan had come up Depot Street before going through the fence and into the property.
The vehicle appeared to narrowly miss a pylon sign and fire hydrant before hitting the building area. Other footage showed the driver leaving through the passenger side and running away.
A headlight from the Nissan was found inside the factory, while the vehicle was left with significant visible damage. A protective pole near the building had reportedly been installed only weeks before the crash.
Nothing Stolen After Failed Attempt
Despite the damage, nothing was reported stolen from the Banyo headquarters. The incident instead left Triple Eight dealing with damage to the premises and the crashed Nissan SUV.
Triple Eight Race Engineering is a leading Supercars team based in Brisbane’s north. The incident occurred while the team’s Supercars equipment was on its way back to Australia after the New Zealand double-header.
Broc Feeney had claimed the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy following the Taupo and Christchurch rounds, where the award went to the top points scorer across the events.
The immediate focus remains on the unusual early-morning crash at the Banyo facility, where the driver fled on foot and the team reported that no property had been taken.
Published 25-Apr-2026
