However, apart from preliminary unofficial guidance from their teams, the Melbourne-based co-drivers are in the dark and have been contacting each other for information. Read Also: No quarantine hub for Bathurst 1000 4000 spectator limit for 2020 Bathurst 1000 Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast, and free! The Sandown and Surfers Paradise two-driver races were victims of the reorganised and truncated calendar. There had been much speculation about Ogier’s plans for 2018, with […], Rick Kelly and Scott McLaughlin have topped the timesheets in each of today’s two practice sessions at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway. “We’re all trying to find out what’s happening.”. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AutoActionMagazineTwitter @Auto_Action, Bruce Williams[email protected] Speedcafe.com reserves the right to deny any post that is abusive or offtopic. Several calendar revisions to the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship have meant pre-event test days are unlikely to take place. Is Kyle Busch's win enough to keep the No. The most notable absentee, however, is the Richards name. He is in the same situation as all the Melbourne-based co-drivers, who under the current – and likely to be continued – New South Wales/Victoria border closure would have to go into ‘quarantine’ for two weeks to be eligible to compete in the Bathurst 1000. Both Red Bull Holdens head into the race as two of the outright favourites, while Tickford's Cam Waters – who won last time out at The Bend – has a formidable co-driver in Will Davison. “It’s still a little bit all over the place,” a leading co-driver told AUTO ACTION. With Alex Premat unable to travel to Australia due to international border restrictions, a reigning winner will miss the Bathurst 1000 for the first time since Paul Morris didn't race in 2015. By submitting above you agree to the Speedcafe.com Privacy Policy. There was also meant to be a 500-kilometre two-driver race at The Bend in the lead-up to the Bathurst 1000. 18 team together? None of the Melbourne-based drivers will be able to take part, however, as they begin quarantine procedures to get access to New South Wales. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant most co-drivers had had very little chance to race in 2020. Bathurst 1000, 2020: Drivers know renowned Great Race atmosphere will be impacted by COVID-19 restrictions Anya Whitelaw; Bathurst 1000 News . Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally. ABN 62 976 094 459, www.autoaction.com.au They are now being paid for one enduro rather than the three for which they signed up – Sandown 500, Bathurst 1000 and Gold Coast 600. However, it could be self-isolation with NSW government approval, not locked in a hotel. It is understood Tander has been advised by the team to block out the fortnight before Bathurst, rescheduled to October 15-18, to relocate to NSW for isolation to allow him to compete. “That’s how it looks, but nothing is set in stone,” he said. For support, please contact [email protected]. Second drivers from all other states will be free to enter NSW, although those from Queensland face quarantine on their return – as do all Gold Coast- and Brisbane-based team personnel – under existing restrictions. EMAIL [email protected] The short rookie session before Practice 1 can be used by co-drivers who have made less than three Bathurst starts. That looks set to increase, according to Whincup, who believes co-drivers will be prepared enough come race day. Garth Tander and Craig Lowndes are without doubt the most successful Bathurst co drivers in any team with 10 wins between them. 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Mawson driving for Team Australia claimed third in a race that both he […], PHONE 03 9563 2107 Adding to the pre-race intrigue is a number of significant uncertainties, led by a sheer lack of miles for the co-drivers. At this stage, Tander believes it will be outside Sydney, most probably in Bathurst. “It’s not about the money, but I got a fair deal,” a high-profile co-driver said. This year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will take place on October 15-18 and will double as the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship season finale. For more of the latest Supercars news pick up the current issue of Auto Action. Can they go better in 2020? “From what a birdie told me, there’ll be a few more co-driver sessions. Beyond those four favourites, the impressive co-driver field means the list of potential winners and podium placers is long. Perhaps a narrow standalone favourite, however, is reigning winner and ow three-time series champion McLaughlin, who will partner up with former full-timer Tim Slade. Team 18’s Bathurst 1000 co-drivers James Golding and Dean Fiore have confirmed their plans to join the team a week prior to the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 on October 15-18. A final potential banana skin is the return of refuelling, which hasn't been in play since the season-opening Adelaide 500 way back in February. There are seven Great Race debutants in the field – Kurt Kostecki, Jordan Boys, Broc Feeney, Dylan O'Keeffe, Zane Goddard, Tyler Everingham and Jayden Ojeda. At least half the co-drivers confirmed for this year’s Bathurst 1000 haven’t raced in 2020. All material copyright © 2020 : Speedcafe.com, Whincup tips extra Bathurst 1000 co-driver sessions. Following the double-header at The Bend in South Australia, the Victorian-based team will return to their temporary home at Ross Stone Racing on the Gold Coast to prepare for the grand finale of the 2020 season. Comments require approval before being published. “We’ll actually be more ready than ever, we’ve done more racing in the last couple of months so we’ll be absolutely race fit, ready to go, come the mountain so it’s probably a good idea to give the co-drivers a little bit more time,” he said. POLL: Who impressed you most at The Bend? With no title fight to consider, Scott McLaughlin's lead an unassailable 305 points, and one of the most stacked co-driver fields ever seen, the stage is set for a thrilling Great Race. Although he has received no formal notification, D’Alberto understands that Supercars is planning to organise for the Victorian co-drivers to isolate in Bathurst from September 29-October 13, enabling them to emerge the day before practice for the 1000 begins on Thursday, October 15. Most co-drivers are happy with their new deals, citing fair revisions by team owners. “It will all be decided much closer to the event.”. However, thanks to the pandemic, ride and test days have been all but wiped out this year, few categories below Supercars have regularly raced, and Supercars' visit to The Bend was scaled back to a pair of single-driver events. Some comments may require approval before being published which can take up to 48 hours. Also, while it's a high-quality co-driver field, there is very little consistency in terms of partnerships. “The saving grace is there’s seven hours of practice, including warm-up and everything before we get to the race and then the race is obviously six hours,” said Whincup.

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