Kiwi chasing big Bathurst result
Kiwi Brendon Leitch had a big 2024 and hopes to start 2025 on the front foot by getting a special result at the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour.
Leitch is teaming up with Tony D’Alberto, Adrian Deitz, and Grant Denyer at Wall Racing to drive a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO II.
Lamborghini has turned heads at Mount Panorama, but has never finished on the outright podium at the “International Enduro.”
Leitch has only been to Bathurst once before, but took pole on his first drive at the GT World Challenge Australia round last year.
This experience has given him a boost of confidence ahead of the 12 Hour that starts today.
“The last time I was here I put it on pole position in my first ever qualifying session at Mount Panorama. I had never seen the place before November last year and I think that caught a lot of people’s attention,” said Leitch.
“It wasn’t long after that we got a few phone calls from teams who were interested in having me onboard and ultimately it made sense to jump into the Lamborghini. It’s a car I know well, I’ve raced it around the world, and it’s arguably the best GT3 car of its generation.
“The high-revving V10 engine makes it the best sounding car and its short wheelbase makes it super nimble. It’s definitely one of the most rewarding cars to drive when you stitch a lap together. Qualifying should be fun!”
Last year the Wall Racing team won Silver class and finished 11th overall, but Leitch believes Bathurst glory is a realistic goal.
“With 22 cars in this year’s race and fewer non-GT3 cars, the likelihood of a safety car is probably a bit lower than in years past — so the race is even more of a sprint than usual,” Leitch explained.
“Really it’ll be about staying on the lead lap and putting ourselves in the best position for the final hour or two of the race.”
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