Why were the texaco Sierras disqualified?
The two Eggenberger cars were disqualified for illegally modified front wheel arch guards, which allowed the cars to race on taller tires.
What car won Bathurst 1987?
Ford Sierras
The 1987 Bathurst 1000 was the eighth round of the inaugural World Touring Car Championship. The race was won by Eggenberger Motorsport Ford Sierras of Steve Soper and Pierre Dieudonné two laps ahead of Klaus Ludwig and Klaus Niedzwiedz.
Who won Bathurst in 1985?
The race was dominated by the Tom Walkinshaw Racing run Jaguar XJ-S’s, which finished first and third. John Goss and German driver Armin Hahne claimed the victory with team owner Tom Walkinshaw and his co-driver Win Percy finishing three laps down in third.
Who won Bathurst 1986?
Allan Grice
Happy anniversary: It is 30 years since Allan Grice and amateur co-driver Graeme Bailey won the Bathurst 1000. Their Chickadee Racing VK Commodore SS triumphed in the 1986 Bathurst 1000 without serious support from Holden and without big-bucks backing from a major sponsor.
When was Peter Brocks last Bathurst win?
Peter Brock scored his ninth, and final victory at Mount Panorama in 1987, but his win wasn’t confirmed until March, 1988, when the cars that finished first and second on the road were disqualified.
Who won the 1992 Bathurst?
Jim Richards
The race was won for the second year in a row by Jim Richards and Mark Skaife driving a Gibson Motor Sport prepared Nissan Skyline GT-R, the pair becoming the first back to back Bathurst winners since Peter Brock and Larry Perkins had won in 1983 and 1984.
Who won the 1981 Bathurst?
However, 40 years ago, everything changed for the iconic Queenslander. On October 4, 1981, Johnson combined with John French to win the 1981 James Hardie 1000. Of the 63 runnings of the Bathurst 1000 to date, the 1981 race will forever be known as Johnson’s redemption day.
What year did JAG win Bathurst?
1985
In 1985, there was nothing ‘mini’ about the car. Tom Walkinshaw’s V12-powered XJ-S claimed Jaguars first and only victory in the Bathurst 1000.
Who won Bathurst 1977?
Allan Moffat Racing
Bathurst Victory. 1977 Hardie Ferodo 1000. Allan Moffat Racing and the Ford Falcon 1-2 was the Greatest Finish in the history of the race. Allan Moffat and Jacky Ickx won and Colin Bond and Alan Hamilton were second in the #2 car.
Who won Bathurst in 1991?
Mark Skaife
Few all-round Bathurst performances have been as dominant as that of Nissan duo Mark Skaife and Jim Richards in 1991. On October 6, 30 years ago, Skaife and Richards combined in a Nissan Skyline GT-R to win the Tooheys 1000.
Who has won more Bathurst Ford or Holden?
Holden
Holden has the most overall victories with 34, with Ford next best on 21 and Nissan the only other multiple winner with two.
Who won Bathurst in 1974?
John Goss
Kevin Bartlett talks about his brilliant 1974 Bathurst victory with John Goss, driving the blue McLeod Ford Falcon XA GT coupe.
Who won Bathurst in 1978?
Peter Brock
The race was won by Peter Brock, his third win, and Sports Sedan racer Jim Richards, his first. The pair drove a Holden Dealer Team Holden Torana to a single lap victory over another Torana, that of Allan Grice and Formula 5000 driver John Leffler.