EOIS LODGED FOR FIFTH BATHURST EVENT

Expression of Interest lodged for fifth Bathurst event – Photo: InSyde Media

Supercars and the Australian Racing Group are among six organisations to have lodged an Expression of Interest to potentially hold the fifth event at the Mount Panorama circuit.

The Expressions of Interest were lodged in response to the Bathurst Regional Council identifying an opportunity for a fifth event with the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Act 1989 permitting up to five full track closures for motor sport events per year.

After the completion of the circuit’s second event of the year, the Bathurst 6 Hour, which was won by Beric Lynton and Tim Leahey driving a BMW M3, the Bathurst Regional Council confirmed interest in holding a fifth event at the legendary circuit was high.

“It is heartening to see such a strong response to the EOI process and the level of excitement and interest that the Mount Panorama Circuit continues to generate among the motor racing fraternity,” Cr Graeme Hanger said.

“Council will now undertake assessment of the EOIs and is unable to make any further comment until this process is complete.”

Supercars already hold two events at Mount Panorama in the form of the Bathurst 12 Hour and October’s Bathurst 1000, while the Australian Racing Group along with CAMS have also entered an EOI ahead of the opening round of the burgeoning TCR Australia Series due to take place next month, a class that has the ability to cater for a variety of endurance race lengths.

Global interest came from Creventic International who organises the 24H Series events including the 24 hours of Dubai.

Iain Sherrin is behind Ontic Sports and the Australian Production Car Series, with many of its competitors competing during last weekend’s Bathurst 6 Hour and it comes amidst the series moving towards holding standalone events.

Targa event organisers Mountain Motor Sports and 24 Hours of Lemons Australia are the other two interested parties.

Bathurst Regional Council are expected to collate ideas with the five organisations.

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