The intense battle for supremacy at Mount Panorama reached its climax as Zachates and teammate Aaron Seton secured a sensational front-row start for the legendary endurance classic. The Matt Stone Racing duo delivered a stellar performance in the qualifying sessions to lock out the front row. They will share the prestigious front grid alongside Dick Johnson Racing stars Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood, who have shown immense pace in their Ford Mustang GT throughout the weekend.
Ford and Chevrolet thoroughly dominated the top half of the starting order, showcasing the supreme mechanical grip and aero efficiency of the Chev Camaro ZL1 and Mustang machines. Meanwhile, the Toyota camp faced a steep uphill battle to find optimal grip around the challenging layout. The highest-placed Toyota Supra, shared by Andre Heimgartner and Bryce Fullwood, was forced to settle for 15th position on the grid after a hard-fought qualifying effort.
Further down the order, internal team battles and strategy choices added extra layers of intrigue as drivers prepared for the grueling 1000-kilometer classic. Subject to final confirmation, the pairing of Rylan Gray and Tony D’Alberto is slated to start from 25th position. Immediately behind them, the duo of Ryan Wood and Jaxon Evans will line up in 26th place as they look to carve their way through the field from the very first lap.
The paddock atmosphere ahead of the most anticipated touring car race in the region remains electric. Every single team has fine-tuned their race setups, focusing heavily on tire preservation and fuel strategy to survive the punishing nature of the circuit. Managing brake wear and avoiding the unforgiving concrete walls will separate the contenders from the victims over the grueling duration of the race.
The 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 officially gets underway at 11:30 am AEDT. Motorsport fans around the globe are braced for another chapter of unforgettable touring car history at the Mountain. Read our in-depth analysis and stay updated with the latest live developments right here on Sportrik Media.
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