Super Black Racing team founder and owner Tony Lentino died today at his home in Wellsford, following a fifteen month battle with cancer.
Lentino was the driving force behind the creation of the all-Kiwi Supercars team which has competed full-time in the Australia Supercars V8 Championship for the last two seasons after making a wildcard debut at Bathurst in 2014.
The 42-year-old created the team to give up-and-coming New Zealand racing drivers something to aspire to with rising stars Chris Pither, Andre Heimgartner, Ant Pedersen and Richie Stanaway all driving the team's #111 entry.
Super Black Racing's operations manager, Greg Hahn paid tribute to Lentino and his legacy saying: "It is with great sadness we confirm the passing of our owner and founder, Tony Lentino.
"Tony had a dream and took us all on the journey with him. He always wanted for a Pole and a top ten finish and this weekend he got to see it. He will be deeply missed by the team.