How many laps is Bathurst 12 hour?
314 laps
Tickets for the LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour are on sale now. The race lap record is 314 laps, set in 2020. That equates to a distance of 1950.88km.
Who won 2012 Bathurst?
Jamie Whincup
Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell won the race, ahead of David Reynolds and Dean Canto in second place, and Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff completing the podium.
How many laps are in the Bathurst 1000?
161
Bathurst 1000
| Race Information | |
|---|---|
| Laps | 161 |
| Distance | 1,000 km |
| Last Event (2021) | |
| Overall Winner |
How many laps can a driver do at Bathurst?
161 laps of a 6.123 km circuit. An average speed of 161.5 km/h. 300 km/h top speed.
How much is a v8 Supercar worth?
The new regulations will be introduced in 2022 and are designed to reduce entry and ongoing costs to teams. It is estimated a current Gen2-specification Supercar is worth around $600,000 including engine.
Who has won Bathurst the most?
Peter Brock is undisputedly the only King of the Mountain with an unsurpassed 9 wins at the Bathurst 1000. Peter Brock was also part of the team who won the Bathurst 24 Hour in 2003.
Did a valiant ever win Bathurst?
1966 Bathurst 500: The Valiant V8 automatics that conquered The Mountain – Shannons Club.
What fuel do Bathurst cars use?
E85 blend
The entire Supercars field is fuelled with 350,000 litres of our new and unique E85 blend.
How much fuel does a v8 Supercar use at Bathurst?
“Each car will need to have at least 800 litres to get each car through practice and qualifying, with the Bathurst 1000 requiring over 800 litres per car to get to the finish.
How fast was an F1 car around Bathurst?
The current official lap record is held by Christopher Mies, who set a time of 1:59.2910 during the 2018 Challenge Bathurst on 16 November 2018, driving a GT3-spec Audi R8 Ultra. Faster laps have been recorded at Mount Panorama but not during a race so do not qualify as records.
How fast is Conrod Straight?
300 km/h
At 1.916 km (1.191 mi), Conrod Straight is the fastest section of Mount Panorama, with V8 Supercars almost reaching 300 km/h (190 mph). The straight is a roller-coaster ride featuring two distinct crests, the second of which was rebuilt in 1987.
Do V8 Supercars have a clutch?
Modern supercars do not have a clutch pedal but are equipped with automatic transmissions instead. This includes a paddle-shift system behind the steering wheel which allows the driver to shift gears much faster.
What fuel do V8 Supercars use?
BP Australia is proud to be the Official Fuel Supplier of the Repco Supercars Championship. The entire Supercars field is fueled with 350,000 litres of our new E85 blend. BP has worked extensively to develop a BP E85 fuel that will be supplied to Supercars and other support racing categories.
Who is the best V8 Supercar driver ever?
Peter Brock (1945-2006) was also known as Peter Perfect and The King of the Mountain.
How many drivers have died at Bathurst?
Sixteen competitors have died during racing associated with Mount Panorama, including 1967 World Drivers’ Champion Denny Hulme who died after suffering a fatal heart attack while at the wheel of his car.
How long do tyres last at Bathurst?
Each race car has 36 slick tyres for the race; each set only lasts about 35 laps.
Do Supercars use a clutch?
Modern supercars do not have a clutch pedal but are equipped with automatic transmissions instead. This includes a paddle-shift system behind the steering wheel which allows the driver to shift gears much faster. …
Do V8 Supercars have power steering?
“The cars are really physical to drive. They have power steering but it’s nowhere near as power assisted as the car you drive. You’re forever pulling gears on a 20 kilo gear stick, there’s big brake pressure and steering pressure.
Who holds the fastest lap record at Bathurst?
The fastest ever lap is McLaughlin’s 2:03.481s set in Practice 5 in 2019.
What is the fastest lap time at Bathurst ever?
Chaz Mostert set the fastest ever Supercars lap around Mount Panorama to grab the Bathurst 1000 pole for him and co-driver Lee Holdsworth. Mostert set a record-breaking 2m03.