Matt Payne and Garth Tander Win Dramatic Bathurst 1000
Matt Payne and Garth Tander have won a dramatic Bathurst 1000 auto race in a Ford Mustang, despite crossing the line in second place and starting from 18th on the grid.
The race was marked by torrential rain, low cloud, multiple crashes, safety cars, and repeated lead changes in the final laps, producing some of the most extraordinary scenes in the 65-year history of Australia's most prestigious auto race.
- James Golding was first across the line in a Chevrolet, but was carrying a five-second time penalty.
- Payne was lifted into first place, and David Reynolds, also in a Chevy Camaro, into second.
- Golding and teammate David Russell finished third.
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Author's summary: Payne and Tander win Bathurst 1000 despite starting 18th.