David Noble is the new CEO of Dick Johnson Racing. The 55-year-old former coach of North Melbourne football club takes over from reins from Ryan Story, who will still remain Chairman of the team.

The move follows the Ralph family becoming majority shareholders of the Stapylton, Queensland-based team effective in January 2023 following an announcement in August 2022.

“I’ve always loved Supercars, I follow it – to be able to work in an iconic group within another passion has always been alluring,” Noble told Speedcafe.com. “One thing led to another – I got a phone call from Ryan [Story] probably about eight weeks ago now, got invited to go to Bathurst as a guest and had a look. Over that journey of  six, seven weeks the partnership formed, and we feel like we fit each other really.”

“It is fantastic to welcome David as the CEO of the Shell V-Power Racing Team, effective immediately,” Story said.

“David has excellent experience in business and sports administration at the highest level and he is a perfect fit for this team.

“This restructure also means that I am stepping down from the day-to-day running of the Shell V-Power Racing Team, however, will remain as the Non-Executive Chairman moving forward.

“We have the perfect people in place who continue to lead on and off the track for the Shell V-Power Racing Team.”

In August, Noble was sacked from his position as coach of the North Melbourne Kangaroos…