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Challenge Bathurst

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Address: Mount Panorama Racing Circuit Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ChallengeBathurst.com

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25.01.2022 Facebook Who knows who?? Does anyone know who are the two energetic event leaders who do so much for volunteers and competitors... and the young guy looking at them?

24.01.2022 Group A Regularity Winning Driver Gene Phillips and his Dad Andrew on the Podium. Gene came 2nd last year, returned and took the top spot in 2019!

24.01.2022 Running an MX5 across Skyline would create memories you’ll never forget. Great on the road ... even better on track. We love the MX5 drivers we see year after year at Challenge Bathurst

23.01.2022 Group D winners John, Richard and Hratch ... great driving. Quote of the Trophy Presentation from Hratch arriving at the Media Centre door ‘What at am I hear for? When I heard my name announced over the PA I thought I was in trouble!!’

23.01.2022 Mr. Consistency Stewart Temesvary 4 year veteran of Challenge Bathurst with 4 podiums and 1st for the last 2 years. Thats something to celebrate.

21.01.2022 A day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy in Australia over the last century and more. Thank you. Lest we forget.

21.01.2022 Challenge Regularity is a bit about performance... and a lot about sharing an experience with mates. Welcome back Alex Morrison and Waz Millar in the GT Mechanica garage. Alex produced a very helpful video on how to prepare your car for track days with his great looking Golf.

21.01.2022 Who’s excited? This famous ‘public’ road has been open for all but 10 days in 2020 at 60km/hr... until tomorrow! Welcome Challenge Bathurst competitors and volunteers. We’re ready for our annual celebration of speed. All roads lead to Bathurst. Who’s heading our way??

20.01.2022 Mount Panorama memories last a lifetime when you conquer the mountain. Its not too late to order your Challenge Bathurst Photos package. Take home awesome images from Nathan Wong and Rhys Vandersyde - the best motorsport sharp shooters in Oz https://www.challengebathurstphotos.com/

20.01.2022 Good Morning Bathurst!! Pirelli AGT Supersprint excitement underway... 20 year old Ben Barnicoat puts in a 2:03 in the McLaren to lead this hotly contested session. Live timing http://challengebathurst.com/timing

19.01.2022 Save the Date now. Competitor entries open on July 5, 2021.

19.01.2022 3 weeks to go and we’re out of hibernation and reactivating our Facebook page. What are you doing on a Friday night? We’re getting revved up to end 2020 on a high!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=VZyVuUalSrU

19.01.2022 The contenders have one more Pirelli AGT Supersprint session to beat SVG. Can Ben Barnicoat in the McLaren better his 2:02.6490 or will Chris Mies once again do something spectacular?

19.01.2022 Thank you 2020! We're feeling grateful for the opportunity to stage Challenge Bathurst during a year when so many events were cancelled. As this year reaches the chequered flag, we appreciate your on-going support and send our best wishes to our Officials, Competitors, Bathurst Regional Council and residents of Bathurst, KW Suspension, GT Mechanica and all of our community.

19.01.2022 Ned’s shed of stars Massive thanks to the huge number of Volunteer Officials for an awesome 4 days in the Mountain

18.01.2022 The precision team in Timing. Great job under the bridge with David Douglas and Lisa Dreyton. David pictured here with timing team members Carolyn and shy Alex.

18.01.2022 50 Years in the making ... young or old... the 55 Z Cars are looking great in Group Z!!!

18.01.2022 Lunch break... sharing the experience with family and friends on a cracker of a day at Bathurst. Lifes Good

18.01.2022 Love is in the air... appreciation laps to finish a memorable Challenge Bathurst.

17.01.2022 Check this out... all the way from WA. This E Type Jag has competed in all classes of Motorsport since 1962 including Panama to Alaska Rally. Phil Shepard set salt lake record 274 km/hr. Smashing car and crew!!!

17.01.2022 Jonathon Jones’ labour of love. Complete rebuild of this gorgeous 1970 Lotus.

16.01.2022 Race Control .... seasoned Officials in constant communication. Hundreds of years of Bathurst service and experience in this room.

15.01.2022 Keep driving safely!!! All the way home

15.01.2022 Sunset on a fabulous 2020 Challenge Bathurst. Drive home as well as you drove today. Hope to see you all back in 2021!

15.01.2022 Supersprint completed ... lots of PBs, smiles, adrenaline and straight cars. Well done competitors and Officials.

15.01.2022 "One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching. - Gerard Way. Are you up for the challenge in 2020? Save the Dates Supersprint - November 26 & 27 Regularity - November 28 & 29... https://mailchi.mp/challengebathurst/2020-the-inside-info See more

14.01.2022 Fastrack V8 Race car getting ready for the First-time Officials Appreciation lap.

13.01.2022 Shout out to the Officials who get up early from the Sweeper to Ned and his Shed of heroes; Matthews Flaggies and those setting up the circuit - John and his tireless Supply team, Matt and his capable Firemen to all the Marshalls and Race Control Love you all

13.01.2022 Cant wait to get back into the drivers seat at Bathurst? Update on competitor invitations to Challenge Bathurst 2020. On July 1, invitations were sent to 2019 competitors and those who were unable to secure an entry in the oversubscribed 2019 event. On July 8, all 2016-2018 competitors will receive an invitation. On July 22, invitations will be sent to those referred by CB competitors (currently 35 on that list).

13.01.2022 Fastrack V8 Race cars arriving for first-time Volunteer appreciation laps this arvo.

12.01.2022 Here's a nice story of camaraderie from our 2020 event worth sharing. https://www.gofundme.com/f/safety-gear-for-a-fellow-racer-m

12.01.2022 Old Ford Falcons never die if they are let out to play! Bernie Mylon is an enthusiast and his original 1970 GTHO Phase 2 reminds us of the success of these cars in the hands of guys like Alan Moffat in the golden years of the Great Race. Give room and respect on the circuit for historic heroes like Bernie!!!

12.01.2022 Big thank you to the dynamic duo ... David and Michele Kidd. The roller coaster of Covid in 2020 has been a challenge for Secretary of the Event David and Challenge Bathurst Administrator Michele. Together they delivered on the enormous task of processing 370 competitor entries in the first 2 months, responding to 100 withdrawals due to Covid border closures, and then processing another 100 new or re-entries in the last two months to get back to 370! Plus David leads a team of 174 Officials that also sign on with Michele. Please thank ‘Mr & Mrs Challenge’ ... stellar performance

12.01.2022 Seen Ford verses Ferrari movie? Chris looks almost as cool as Matt Damon playing Carroll Shelby with his 1965 Cobra replica! Hes keen to take it home tomorrow night as good as it looks this morning.

12.01.2022 Congratulations Ben Barnicoat sprints to a blistering 2:00:5640 in the final session of the Pirelli AGT Supersprint. Wow! Amazing performance by Ben and Team 59 in the McLaren 720S.

11.01.2022 Robert ‘Ned’ Stanley looks after a ‘bus load’ of Volunteers and more. Tireless and admired leader and supporter of Challenge Barhurst since Day 1. Big thank you to Ned and his merry men and women

11.01.2022 Challenge Bathurst notification for competitors. https://mailchi.mp/challengebathurst/2020-its-on

10.01.2022 The One to beat... Shane van Gisbergen sizzles with a 2:01.5220 in the Triple 8 Mercedes in the Pirelli Supersprint Session 3. Is there anything left to beat that hot lap in the final session on a hot track?

10.01.2022 Any year you get to drive on the Mount Panorama Racing Circuit is a good year. Save the dates for Conquering the Mountain in 2021. Supersprint November 11 & 12 - Regularity November 13 & 14.

10.01.2022 Heres some heritage. Joe Callejas 1966 Corvette Stingray was driven by Peter Brock at Goodwood in 2004-6... sadly it was the last car Peter raced in. Joe enjoying his outing today with Bathurst Master Coach John Bowe.

10.01.2022 Can't wait to get back into the driver's seat at Bathurst? Update on competitor invitations to Challenge Bathurst 2020. On July 1, invitations were sent to 2019 competitors and those who were unable to secure an entry in the oversubscribed 2019 event. On July 8, all 2016-2018 competitors will receive an invitation. On July 22, invitations will be sent to those referred by CB competitors (currently 35 on that list).

10.01.2022 Always right on time! David Douglas does a totally professional job of time keeping and delivering the results fast and correct. Here with Carolyn on the Finish line... one group to go.

09.01.2022 55 Z Cars completing the final session of Challenge Bathurst. Awesome conclusion to a wonderful day!!

08.01.2022 Full credit to the Bathurst Regional Council equipment operators and Mark Rayner and Adrian Dalton’s crew for fixing the burst water mains on Mountain Straight. Great job guys !!!! Hoping we can deliver the sessions for all competitors with a minimal red flags, ducks on the straight and any other dramas!

08.01.2022 Reward yourself and finish 2020 with a blast. With borders open, we’ve now topped 300 competitors who are ready to conquer the mountain. We’ve extended competitor entries until November 18. Whether your setting lap records like Chris Mies or just love the ultimate track day drive with your race mates, enter now and join the celebration. https://www.challengebathurst.com/competitor-info

08.01.2022 Regularity Group B winners are grinners!! Special mention... Glenn Thomas an impressive 3 x 1st place at Challenge Bathurst

08.01.2022 Size does matter. Good things come in small packages. Welcome back Norm Gowers in his beaut yellow Mini and all the other drivers taking on the Mountain and mixing it with the big boys.

08.01.2022 Michele and James Kidd with Trish from the West. Lucky Laney - our last Volunteer V8 rider. How about a round of applause for all the Officials from Catherine who starts it all on Monday with Accreditation to Adrian Dalton and Jules (first to come last to go) ... and Mark Rayner and his resourceful team from the Bathurst Regional Council.

07.01.2022 Here’s Anthony again from the Porsche Car Club of NSW giving us his take on his first drive at Bathurst in Group P.

07.01.2022 Bridges are happy, because they do not judge those who come to them 275 Modern Regularity competitors about to experience the Chase and Conquer the Mountain. Thank you GT Mechanica and Liqui-Moly for your support. Anyone else excited?

07.01.2022 Life is a daring adventure towards an unknown future. Its beauty depends on how much you enjoy the journey. Borders open... all roads lead to Bathurst. Yeehah! Anyone up for a good Aussie road trip with your car and racing mates? Competitor late entries open to November 18... https://www.challengebathurst.com/competitor-info

07.01.2022 "One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching. - Gerard Way. Are you up for the challenge in 2020? Save the Dates Supersprint - November 26 & 27 Regularity - November 28 & 29... https://mailchi.mp/challengebathurst/2020-the-inside-info See more

06.01.2022 It’s a hot job being a Grid Marshal volunteer official in this weather... competitors give them a wave and a thanks for sorting all the cars out!! So we can max out every minute of track time

06.01.2022 The Festival of Z arrives in force!!! Unique and spectacular display of 80+ Z Cars celebrate 50 Years since the 240Z. The start of a love affair with these classic performance cars. Welcome back to our great mates from the Z Car Club of Queensland.

05.01.2022 Today is D Day. Competitor entries in Challenge Bathurst close tomorrow November 18. If you don’t trust your car or yourself, drive somewhere else. If you’re ready to Conquer the Mountain enter now and finish 2020 with a blast.

04.01.2022 Welcoming 275 Regularity Competitors checking in today. Returning competitor Justin Kinchington collecting his wristbands. Exciting weekend ahead.

03.01.2022 Bathurst International - 2 weeks after Challenge Bathurst. Nov 26-28, 2021. Top-level, globally recognised motorsport will return to Mount Panorama in late November with the confirmation of the date for the inaugural running of the Bathurst International. The Bathurst International will bring the world’s best racing categories to Australia’s greatest motorsport venue, broadcasted live and free to viewers locally and around the world.... More info: https://bathurst.international//date-confirmed-for-the-in/

02.01.2022 Stewart Temesvary the Regularity King of the Mountain. Winner of both Group A and Group C. Stewart’s cracked 6 podium finishes in 5 years at Challenge Bathurst with 4 wins in the last 3 years, a 2nd and a 3rd. The MX5 Club of NSW has punched about its weight again in 2020.

02.01.2022 GT Mechanica and Liqui-Moly presents Motorsport legend John Bowe with Coaching tips for a full house of Regularity Drivers. Thanks JB and Bruce Morrison and the Motor Active team.

01.01.2022 Great to see car expert Sam Charlwood - Car Sales Motoring Editor at Challenge. Sam is running in the 50th Anniversary Nissan 370Z, helping to commemorate 50 years of Z cars in Australia. Im thrilled to be driving at Bathurst. Its a boyhood dream to compete at this amazing circuit, the atmosphere is fantastic and the people are so friendly. Im pinching myself

01.01.2022 Competitor Update Since July 1, a large number of competitors from 2016-19 have entered the 2020 event. Invitations to drivers referred to us by previous competitors will be sent out on July 22. Thanks for your enthusiastic support.

01.01.2022 Good Morning Bathurst... a big shout out to our wonderful and generous volunteers. Over 200 officials are giving their time to help keep Challenge Bathurst safe and running smoothly.