Thomas Randle might be chasing that first win on the track, but off it the Supercars star is shining bright.
The 29-year-old Victorian has emerged as somewhat of a social media star as he and Tickford Racing teammate Cam Waters take their game to a new level online.
The duo, who both recently announced new deals to stay with the Tickford team, have won favour for their humorous skits filmed to engage with fans off track.
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And Randle could only laugh when asked if a shift to acting loomed large.
“It’s cool to do those things for all the fans and supporters that cheer us on and come and watch us at the race meetings,” he told Fox Motorsport.
“Between the rounds we try to film some really cool content.
“Cam and I are just along for the ride.
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“I think what’s important is for people to see our personalities as well because yes, we drive the cars but there is a human in that car.
“I think for people to get a laugh and enjoyment out of the videos that we produce, sometimes we’re not sure how they’re going to be received by the public but so far relatively all of them with Cam and I in them have gone pretty well.
“Maybe the Oscars for Cam or I don’t know, maybe there’s a Golden Globe on offer (laughs), nah just kidding. I’ll just stick to the driving I think.”
It’s not just social media where Randle is starring, with the 29-year-old trying his luck at reality television – entering the ABC’s series The Piano as a contestant.
Three podiums in the final 10 races in 2024 had set the Castrol Mustang star up for a stellar 2025 on the track.
And when he squeezed by rival Matt Payne on the final lap of the opening race in Sydney to secure another podium finish, many were predicting big things from Randle this season.
“He’s just driving better and better and better,” Supercars great Mark Skaife had said.
“I think the decision to come from four cars to two cars also has vindicated both of those guys (Randle and Waters). They’ve been really competitive.
“There’s still more to come in terms of their consistency, but he’s going to be up there.”
But in the 18 races since, Randle has managed just the one pole and one podium – both coming at Tassie’s Symmons Plains in May.
The star even sent a scare through his camp when he struggled in the Darwin heat last round.
“Unfortunately Tommy had a really, really tough race there,” Tickford team manager Matt Roberts told Fox Motorsport.
“He’s pretty cooked.
“We’ve got the doctors down there – he’ll be alright.”
Despite the scare and his recent run of form, Randle says he’s not focusing on that breakthrough race win.
“I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself – when it happens, it will happen,” he said.
“I’ve probably had a few missed opportunities which that’s the way it is – that’s life unfortunately.
“I just want to do the best job I can.
“I think once the helmet goes on, you’re pretty serious. At the end of the day, we’re here to do a job and that’s try and win races, get podiums, and maximum points for the team.
“That’s why I’m really excited for the next two years as well (staying at Tickford).
“You’ve just got to be on your game.
“Everyone up and down the lane has worked so hard – so we’ve got to work a little bit harder.”
Randle is no stranger to hard work after having to step away from the sport to battle testicular cancer in 2020.
The Ford Mustang star made a triumphant return to the field in 2021 before taking on a full-time role the following season.
And since then, he’s become a fan favourite in the paddock for his jovial nature.
“What you see for me is what you get,” he said.
“This is how I am on camera, I feel like that’s what I am off the camera as well.
“I just try and be me – I don’t want to be someone else on the camera.
“It’s a lot easier that way trying to not to pretend to be someone you’re not.”
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