Weekend at the Races: Lakeside 1998

The 1998 Australian Touring Car Championship's third round was notable on multiple fronts. Firstly, it was the final ever ATCC event contested at Lakeside Raceway, a venue that had been a fixture on the tour dating back to 1964; also, it was one of the last times Dick Johnson was truly competitive at the front of the touring car field, although he snagged a podium at Mallala later in the season. While we didn't know it at the time, it was to be Steven Richards' final V8 start on these shores for a while, the second-generation racer soon to take
Continue readingNational Transport Museum

You have to go far and wide from the beaten track to find this showcase of all things automotive, but the National Transportation Museum in the northern New South Wales town of Inverell is a thorough revelation. If it’s transport, it’s there under this one impressive roof. From cars to trucks, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, trains and a Sydney monorail, no matter your field of interest, there will be something in the collection for you. The cars make up the bulk of the showcase, featuring vintage, veteran and classics combined with contemporary and competition. As you can see in this
Continue readingReckless at Bathurst!

In perhaps the best news that could ever be announced, one of our most favourite places in the world is pairing with.. one of our most favourite places and races in the world. The upcoming Repco Bathurst 12 Hour, renowned as one of Australia's most significant motorsport events, is set to feature an exciting addition this year. Reckless Brewing, a beloved local craft beer brand, will be showcased for the first time as the official beer of the event, bringing a unique flavour of Bathurst to the event's global audience. Reckless, known for its bold and innovative craft beers, has
Continue readingPorsche Junior Program is Go

APPLICATIONS are now open for the 2024 Porsche Motorsport Australia Michelin Junior Program. The leading young driver development program in Australia returns bigger and better than ever this year, supporting young talent emerging through the ranks of the Porsche Motorsport Pyramid for those competing in Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia and Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia. The program includes significant prizes, opportunities and skills growth for young talent and has helped prepare a host of young drivers for top-level competition, both in Australia and around the world, since its inception. A record 20 drivers were involved in the Michelin
Continue readingbp Back at B12hr

bp will continue its longstanding support for Australia’s International Enduro, returning as a major partner of the 2024 Repco Bathurst 12 Hour. In a continuation of a relationship that stretches back to 2018, bp will return as the Consumer Fuel Partner of the event in 2024, while also supporting an Electric Vehicle (EV) activation. The bp pulse EV park in Harris Park will give attendees the opportunity to see and experience some of the world’s state-of-the-art electric vehicles (EVs) and interact with industry experts in the field. bp Ultimate Reid Park will once again be one of
Continue readingFans Looked After at 12hr

SEVERAL key improvements to the fan experience will be in place this year for those attending the Repco Bathurst 12 Hour this February 16-18. An array of new additions and improvements to existing amenities have been designed to improve the spectator experience following feedback from event goers last year. Improvements to the spectator facilities at The Chase will see a bar, food and drink stands and a big screen in place for fans watching at the famous section of Mount Panorama that includes Australia’s fastest corner. An additional big screen will also be in place on the inside of Turn
Continue readingUPDATED: 2024 Bathurst 12 Hour Entry List

The Repco Bathurst 12 Hour is coming your way from February 16-18 - and in the build-up to race week, we will be tracking the various car and crew combinations as they are announced. Check in regularly as this post updates, and please keep in mind that this is not an official list... Entry #Car #TeamDriver 1Driver 2Driver 3Driver 4CarClass175SunEnergy1Kenny Habul Mercedes-AMG GT3PRO225Method MotorsportChaz MostertMarcos FlackJesse Bryan McLaren Artura GT4INV3230Method Motorsport McLaren Artura GT4INV444Valmont RacingMarcel ZallouaSergio PiresLuke YouldenBrad ShielsAudi R8 LMS GT3SILV515Volante Rosso Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3?623Volante Rosso Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3?7701VortexLionel AmroucheJulien BoilotPhilippe Bonnel VortexINV893Wall RacingAdrian DeitzDavid WallTony D'AlbertoGrant DenyerLamoborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2SILV9702Innovation Race Cars Paul TracyNash MorrisDanny
Continue readingFestival of Motoring 2024

Over the weekend, the Association of Motoring Clubs held its annual Festival of Motoring at Cruden Farm, with plenty of eye candy coming out to party.
Continue readingB12hr Caffeination Sorted

McCafé will return to Mount Panorama to fuel race fans attending the 2024 Repco Bathurst 12 Hour. Australia’s International Enduro is also proud to confirm that Ronald McDonald House Charities will once again be the official charity of the event. A McCafé location will once again be established in Harris Park at the event, providing barista-made coffee to all fans attending the event. The McCafé outlet will be established in the Bathurst 12 Hour’s popular Chemical Guys Rides & Coffee area in the main Harris Park precinct throughout the event. 100% of all funds raised from McCafé coffees sold during
Continue readingDrag Boat Racing

Now for something completely different. Over the weekend, the Victorian Drag Boat Racing Club opened their 2024 season at the National Water Sports Centre in Melbourne's bayside suburb of Carrum. Here is some of the action.
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