Who died at Bathurst 1000?
Who died at Bathurst 1000?
The track has known for a number of racing deaths that total, in all, seventeen, The first being Jack Johnson on 17th April 1949 and the last being Mark Porter on the 8th October 2006. Of those deaths, three are associated with the Bathurst 1000 (Mike Burgman 1986; Denny Hulme 1992 [see above] and Don Watson 1994).
How many drivers have died at Bathurst 1000?
Sixteen competitors have died during racing associated with Mount Panorama, including 1967 World Drivers’ Champion Denny Hulme who died after suffering a fatal heart attack while at the wheel of his car.
Who won the 2009 v8 Supercars?
Jamie Whincup
The 50th Australian Touring Car Championship title was awarded to the winner of the series by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. Triple Eight Race Engineering Ford driver Jamie Whincup won the Championship from Holden drivers Will Davison and Garth Tander.
Who won Bathurst in 2008?
Craig Lowndes
Bathurst 1000 Winners
| Year Race Model | Drivers |
|---|---|
| 2009 Supercheap Auto 1000 Holden VE Commodore | Garth Tander Will Davison |
| 2008 Supercheap Auto 1000 Ford BF Falcon | Craig Lowndes Jamie Whincup |
| 2007 Supercheap Auto 1000 Ford BF Falcon | Craig Lowndes Jamie Whincup |
| 2006 Supercheap Auto 1000 Ford BA Falcon | Craig Lowndes Jamie Whincup |
Who builds V8 Supercar engines?
Steve Amos has been trusted with producing the DJR engines for more than a decade. Since our inception in 2014, the company has continued a strong relationship with both; DJR and Team Penske as their official engine supplier in the V8 Supercar’s championship, culminating in the Supercars Teams Championship in 2017.
Who holds the fastest lap at Bathurst?
Chaz Mostert set the fastest ever Supercars lap around Mount Panorama to grab the Bathurst 1000 pole for him and co-driver Lee Holdsworth. Mostert set a record-breaking 2m03. 373s to top a thrilling 2021 running of the famous Top 10 Shootout.
HOW LONG IS pit straight at Bathurst?
It is 174 metres from the bottom of the circuit (Pit Straight) to the top of Skyline, “as the crow flies”. Race direction (during major events) is anti-clockwise.
Who won Bathurst 2009?
Garth Tander
The race was won by Garth Tander, who recorded his second victory in the race, and by Will Davison, his scored his first win. It was also the sixth victory in the race for the Holden Racing Team.
Who won the v8 Supercar Championship in 2008?
Jamie Whincup secured the Drivers championship with two races in hand with victory in race 1 of the 2008 NRMA Motoring & Services Grand Finale. Whincup was also awarded the 49th Australian Touring Car Championship title by CAMS.
What is the fastest V8 Supercar lap at Bathurst?
The current official lap record is held by Christopher Mies, who set a time of 1:59.2910 during the 2018 Challenge Bathurst on 16 November 2018, driving a GT3-spec Audi R8 Ultra.
Who owns Red Bull Racing Australia?
In late 2015, Dane sold a ~ 30% shareholding in the team to Paul Dumbrell, Tim Miles and Trinette Schipkie. In 2021 Scottish Millionaire Tony Quinn bought a 40% Share of the team.
Who has won most Bathurst?
Legends of Bathurst
- Peter Brock is undisputedly the only King of the Mountain with an unsurpassed 9 wins at the Bathurst 1000.
- Jim Richards is no stranger to the Mountain.
