Bathurst 6 Hour entry list settles at 62 cars

Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour organisers have released this year’s final, 62-car entry list.

While down two on the record 64 cars which took to the start of the 2017 edition, the figure represents an increase in the number of Production Car-classified vehicles after five now-ineligible Saloon Cars were entered last year.

The 2018 field features 17 different makes and 38 different models, including 33 cars across the Extreme Performance classes A1 (Forced Induction) and A2 (Normally Aspirated).

Among the A1 ranks are the Australian Production Car series-winning Sherrin Rentals BMW M4, Morcom Motorsport’s Ford Focus RS, Mark Eddy’s Audi TT RS, and Dylan Thomas’ Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X RS.

As reported by Speedcafe.com, Craig Baird will join Garth Walden in the latter’s Mercedes-AMG A45, while former APC title-winner Beric Lynton will campaign a brand-new BMW M3 and Jeremy Gray will bring back a Ford Falcon FG II GT-F.

In Class B1 (High Performance Forced Induction), MARC Cars Australia will run the 2016 race-winning BMW 335i.

BMW and Holden, the latter of which dominates the A2 class entries, have the greatest representation with 11 cars each.

Event Director James O’Brien hailed the news of yet another 60-plus field.

“The fact we have seen an overall increase in Production Cars and another grid of more than 60 entries proves the ongoing appeal of the event,” he said.

“The depth of competition continues to grow, and we expect to see very close and hard-fought battles for the podium positions in each of the seven classes throughout the weekend.

“More later-model cars continue to be built for the race, though we are pleased it remains an avenue for privateer runners and family teams on a modest budget to be able to compete at Mount Panorama.

“We have some exciting announcements to make in the coming weeks that will add to the event and make it even bigger than ever in 2018.”

Luke Searle and Paul Morris won last year’s race in a BMW M135i.

The 2018 Bathurst 6 Hour will be held on March 30-April 1.

Entry list: Bathurst 6 Hour

Class	Entrant	Make	Model
A1	Aaron Tebb	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO IX RS
A1	Anthony Soole	BMW	M Coupe (1 Series) E82
A1	Barry Morcom	Ford	Focus RS LZ
A1	Beric Lynton	BMW	M3 F80 LCI Competition
A1	Brad Schumacher	Subaru	WRX Sti G4
A1	Dimitri Agathos	Subaru	Impreza WRX Sti V-1
A1	Dylan Thomas	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO X RS
A1	Dylan Thomas	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO IX RS
A1	Dylan Thomas	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO IX RS
A1	Garth Walden	Mercedes-Benz	A45 AMG
A1	Grant Sherrin	BMW	M4 F82
A1	Jeremy Gray	Ford	FGII GT-F
A1	Mark Eddy	Audi	TTRS 8J
A1	Michael Kavich	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO X RS
A1	Michael King	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO X RS
A1	Paul Loiacono	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO X RS
A1	Rob Hay	BMW	M135i Hatch F20
A1	Rob Woods	Mercedes-Benz	A45 AMG
A1	Rod Salmon	Mercedes-Benz	A45 AMG
A1	Simon Hodges	BMW	M135i Hatch F20
A1	Stephen Thompson	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO X RS
A1	Thomas Muller	BMW	M Coupe (1 Series) E82
A1	Wade Scott	Mitusbishi	Lancer EVO VIII RS
A2	Cameron Kerr	Holden	VZ-HSV R8 Clubsport
A2	Chris Lillis	Holden	VE-HSV GTS
A2	Daniel Clift	Holden	VZ-HSV R8 Clubsport
A2	Daniel Flanagan	Holden	VY2-HSV GTS
A2	Graeme Muir	Holden	VE-HSV GTS
A2	Justin Anthony	Mercedes-Benz	C63 204
A2	Michael James	Holden	VE-HSV GTS
A2	Steve Hodges	Holden	VY CSV Monaro Mondo GT
A2	Warren Trewin	Holden	VZ-HSV R8 Clubsport
B1	Bradley Carr	Subaru	Impreza WRX Sti G-2
B1	Brett McFarland	Subaru	Impreza WRX Sti G-2
B1	Garry Mennell	BMW	135i E82
B1	MARC Cars Australia	BMW	335i E92
B1	Scott Gore	BMW	135i E82
B1	Trevor Keene	Volkswagen	Golf R Series 6
B2	Garth Walden	Holden	VE SSV-Redline
B2	James Herington	Holden	VE SSV-Redline
B2	Joe Krinelos	Holden	VF SSV – Redline (6.0L) CL
C	Blake Aubin	Renault	Megane RS 265
C	Colin Osborne	Renault	Megane RS 265 Trophy R
C	Colin Osborne	Renault	Megane RS 265 Trophy R
C	Daniel Sugden	BMW	M3 E36 3.0L
C	David Raddatz	Alfa Romeo	Giulietta QV
C	Keven Stoopman	Subaru	Impreza WRX MY06
C	Peter Lacey	Volkswagen	Scirocco R
C	Trevor Mirabito	BMW	130i E87
D	David Baker	Honda	Integra Type R
D	Gavan Reynolds	Toyota	86 GTS ZN SER
D	Graeme Heath	Toyota	86 GT ZN SER
D	Grant Phillips	Toyota	86 GTS ZN SER
D	Lauren Gray	Toyota	Corolla Sportivo
D	Liam McAdam	Toyota	86 GT ZN SER
D	Terry Conroy	Kia	Proceed GT
E	Amy Griffith	Toyota	Echo 10 SER
E	Andrew McMaster	Mazda	3 SP25 BL Series 1
E	Brianna Wilson	Nissan	Pulsar N15
E	Cem Yucel	Nissan	Pulsar N15
E	James Goldsbrough	Hyundai	Getz TB
E	Sorthare Racing Pty Ltd	Suzuki	Swift Sport RS416