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 paid the price for an earlier collision with Erebus rookie Cooper Murray.
Author's summary: Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 despite finishing second.