Matt Payne Wins Bathurst Classic
Matt Payne has won the Bathurst 1000, despite crossing the line second, alongside Supercars legend Garth Tander.
Payne and Tander, driving for Grove Racing, withstood a tense top-three battle to claim the title in one of the most unforgettable Bathurst 1000s in history.
- Payne broke through for his first title at the Great Race.
- Co-driver Garth Tander claimed his sixth Bathurst crown.
- James Golding crossed the finish line first but was penalized for an earlier collision with Erebus rookie Cooper Murray.
Payne may have crossed the finish line second at Mount Panorama, but he still claimed victory.
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 with Garth Tander.