Atko starting 7th

[raybak]

The team of Chris Atkinson, Cody Crocker and Dean Herridge are starting 7th in their Subaru for Sunday's 12 hour race at Bathurst.

They were as high as 3rd in practice in the morning.

Race starts at 5:45am and live timing is available at http://www.bimf.com.au

Was an interesting day at the mountain today with it being very blustery winds. Atko showed real pace and was one of the quickest all day. Will be interesting to see if the cars hold up for the 12 hours.

I hope to get some photos up later tonight.

Ray

[Erki]

5:45 local time? Why so early? And can anyone tell me what time zone is it in? Too bad there's no TV coverage for it, would love to watch it live.

[MJW]

5:45 local time? Why so early? And can anyone tell me what time zone is it in? Too bad there's no TV coverage for it, would love to watch it live.

You do realise this event takes place in Australia?!!

[raybak]

Timezone is Australian Eastern Standard Time. The event is being covered by Channel 9 to be shown at a later date. I'll try and get some footage for everyone to see.

Ray

[Livewireshock]

Full Grid for Bathurst 12 hour (like an Australian version of Nurburgring 24 hour)

Tarmac rally cars have been allowed to enter under modified Gp. N conditions.


Pos Car Entrant Driver Vehicle Cap CL Laps Fastest...Lap Gap

1 20 "Eastern Creek Karts, Yokohama G.Holt/P.Morris BMW 335i A 16 14 2:32.1348*

2 15 Scott's Transport Rick Bates Mits Lancer RS EVO V B 12 1 2:32.3169 0:00.1821

3 17 Rondo Chris Pither BMW 335i A 16 4 2:32.8544 0:00.7196

4 7 Subaru Australia G.Denyer/N.Crompton/
C.Alajajian Subaru WRX Sti Spec B 20 19 2:34.3263 0:02.1915

5 38 Pro-Duct Motorsport Pty Ltd M.King/M.Brame Mits Lancer RS EVO V B 10 5 2:34.6614 0:02.5266

6 25 WBR-Wilson Brothers Racing T.Sipp/C.Dágostin/
S.Nicholas Subaru WRX Sti B 16 3 2:35.0338 0:02.899

7 98 Subaru Australia C.Atkinson/D.Herridge/
C.Crocker WRX Sti Spec C B 21 20 2:35.9594 0:03.8246

8 33 Pro-Duct Motorsport Pty Ltd Bob Pearson Mits Lancer RS EVO V B 8 5 2:37.8762 0:05.7414

9 3 S.A.E. College Luke Searle BMW 130i C 20 8 2:38.4146 0:06.2798

10 24 Wilsons Solicitors & Accountan G.Walden/M.Auld Commodore VY SS D 17 6 2:38.7782 0:06.6434

11 21 Century 21 Hazelbrook C.Delfsma/J.Elsegood Ford BF Falcon XR8 D 12 1 2:38.8429 0:06.7081

12 9 Australian Motor Finance A.Moffat/D.Russell BMW 130i C 10 4 2:39.6919 0:07.5571

13 2 Kitome Pty Ltd Brad Lowe Ford TE 50 A 14 12 2:39.8141 0:07.6793

14 12 Robinson Racing Developments M.Trimble/D.Ryan/
A.Fawcett/M.Craig Ford FPV F6 Typhoon A 19 3 2:39.9425 0:07.8077

15 4 Fire Power / Bendon N.Pretty/J.Richards/
S.Price Astra VXR Coupe C 17 2 2:41.3179 0:09.1831

16 91 Gary Deane Constructions Rob Rubis Subaru WRX Sti B 11 5 2:42.6934 0:10.5586

17 10 Bended Elbow D.Grant/M.Cini/M.Eddy BMW 130i C 14 1 2:43.1813 0:11.0465

18 27 Thrifty Car Rental A.Shephard/S.Briffa/
M.Bailey Mazda 3 MPS C 14 4 2:43.5551 0:11.4203

19 66 Lakeside Motorsport Park D.Cribbin/R.Hill/
P.Jenkins BF Falcon XR6 T D 15 1 2:44.8238 0:12.6890

20 99 Team Queensland Racing A.Letcher/D.Turner/
N.Callaghan BF Falcon XR6 T D 15 1 2:46.3499 0:14.2151

21 13 Osborne Motorsport C.Osborne/N.Bates/
J.Roecken Toyota Celica SX E 18 11 2:46.6032 0:14.4684

22 50 Mid-West Multimedia T.Keene/A.Bretherton/
T.Slade Mini Cooper S E 19 7 2:47.8924 0:15.7576

23 31 Osborne Motorsport C.Schembri/L.Mertens/
D.Mertens Toyota Celica SX E 18 12 2:50.7036 0:18.5688

24 14 Hankook Tyres/DBA P.Conroy/T.Conroy/
B.Hadley Honda Integra Type S E 19 5 2:50.8691 0:18.7343

25 6 Fire Power / Bendon L.Tander/L.Gray Astra Diesel CDTI Tu H 8 3 2:51.9128 0:19.7780

26 77 V8Racing.com R.Mork/R.Prince/
P.Vicary Honda Integra Type R E 14 2 2:52.1125 0:19.9777

27 72 Thrifty Car Rental H.Stig/A.Anderson/
D.Argiro Toyota Celica SX E 9 2 2:54.1622 0:22.0274

28 94 Aporscheapart R.Howe/P.Faulkner BF Falcon XR6 T D 11 3 2:55.0606 0:22.9258

29 76 Thomson Alfa Romeo K.Booker/R.Rinaldo/
D.Stone Alf Romeo 159 2.4 JT G 13 3 2:55.5902 0:23.4554

30 88 Jim Hunter's Suspension J.Hunter/M.Windsor Subaru RS Impreza F 12 5 2:57.1506 0:25.0158

31 11 Sherrin Motorsport I.Sherrin/S.Jones BMW 120i F 13 12 3:01.6396 0:29.5048

32 40 Dayco/Wefil Cooper/Nippon S.Smollen/P.Alexander/
P.Stubber/G.Mennell BMW 323i E 16 4 3:01.9383 0:29.8035


And yes for those wondering that is a real Stig in position 27 driving a Celica.

[Erki]

You do realise this event takes place in Australia?!!

What are you hinting here? That it's usual for aussies to start a race in dawn/early morning?

Timezone is Australian Eastern Standard Time. The event is being covered by Channel 9 to be shown at a later date. I'll try and get some footage for everyone to see.

Ray

Thanks, looking forward to it.

[raybak]

Here's a photo of Atko during qualifying, he's in the blue car.

[Erki]

I wonder why there's no GTs racing there. Would have been fun to see Ferraris and Porsches also doing the 12 hours. But no, I'm not whining, it looks pretty good as it is.

[raybak]

By the way, the Stig that is competing is a woman in an all girl team. There are 2 all girl teams in the event. Holden have entered a turbo diesel Astra with 4 girls driving.

Ray

[raybak]

The GT's had a separate race today, was won by Bryce Washington in a Gallardo GT3.

The GT's used to be included in the race until holden built the 427 Monaro and spoilt it for everyone.

Rumours that we will have a full GT championship next year running to GT3 rules.

Ray