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Record GT3 Grid Expected for Upcoming Bathurst 12 Hour Endurance

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Record GT3 Grid Expected for Upcoming Bathurst 12 Hour Endurance
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Mercedes-AMG won the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour. Image: Gruppe C/Tim Upietz

Entries remain officially open for the next Bathurst 12 Hour until mid-December, yet early bird registrations have already shattered previous historical benchmarks for GT3 machinery.

As the grid preparations take shape, current figures confirm that the entry list has successfully surpassed the previous 33-car threshold for GT3 class competitors in the opening round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge.

Event organizers have verified robust representation from ten major manufacturers, highlighting the enduring appeal of the legendary Mount Panorama circuit for both local outfits and global factory squads.

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"It is an extremely exciting group of teams and cars to have entered so far," said Bathurst 12 Hour event director Shane Rudzis when discussing the unprecedented early demand.

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"To have eclipsed our previous benchmark for GT3 cars already is incredibly pleasing for the team behind the event who continue to work hard and aim to improve every year, and highlights our ongoing relationship with SRO," he added.

The influx of entries features a healthy mix of regular championship contenders, brand-new racing outfits making their event debut, and returning competitors who have not graced the Mountain since prior to 2020.

Technical directors and teams will also benefit from expanded track time this year, featuring crucial Thursday testing sessions designed to optimize braking zones, tyre degradation strategies, and overall aerodynamic efficiency.

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Having successfully navigated past global shipping complications and logistical hurdles, organizers are confident the upcoming running will comfortably surpass the pre-pandemic peak era.

As the premier curtain-raiser for elite international endurance racing—alongside legendary fixtures like the Spa 24 Hours and Nurburgring 24 Hours—the Australian classic promises a fiercely competitive grid.

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