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Bathurst set to rock around the clock in February PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
For the third year in succession Bathurst will ‘rock around the clock’ with the 2009 WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro set to be contested around Mount Panorama on February 20-22 next year. Next year’s event will be the third running of the around the clock stanza since it was reborn as a joint initiative between the Bathurst Regional Council and Global Entertainment Team.

The Event will be sanctioned by CAMS and GET has re-appointed Spherix to administer the 12 Hour Competitors.

Event Director James O’Brien said the decision to maintain the February date was aimed at “providing consistency for planning purposes, positioning the Race as the first national event of the year and avoiding clashes with other major motorsport events."

“We hope this will continue to act as an incentive for competitors and fans alike, who are looking to get into some serious motorsport action after the long summer lay-off.”

With the announcement of the date, the call is going out to all the motorsport fraternity to throw their hats in the ring for what is shaping up to be an enthralling tussle for bragging rights if the past two 12-hour races are anything to go by.

Eligible vehicles will be those listed on the final eligibility list (draft supplied below), or as approved by CAMS complying with 2009 CAMS Group 3E eligibility criteria under the $125,000 price cap.

There is expected to be a total of 11 classes in the 12-hour Event, including a two diesel-powered categories, a category for V8 Utes and SUVs along with a specific MINI category.

To ensure further consistency across the board a three-year moratorium has been implemented on any major rule changes.

“Following feedback from the manufacturers and competitors from the previous two Events, it appears they are more than happy with the base structure and eligibility of the event,” said Craig Denyer category manager Spherix.

“Essentially the class makeup will be those cars that are eligible for the Australian Performance Car and Australian Production Car Championships, plus the continuation of an eco diesel/hybrid class and a class for V8 Utes. Also included is a class for cars with automatic or semi-automatic transmissions.”

International drivers are invited to compete in the WPS 12 Hour Showroom Enduro provided they hold an International ‘visa’ through their local FIA/ASN affiliate.

For further enquires regarding the technical regulations please contact Jodi Zylstra – SPHERIX, phone 0438 911977 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

For media enquires please contact Lee Hanatschek – BAM Media, phone 07 5563 1155 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Proposed Class structure is as follows:
Class A High Performance Rear Wheel Drive Cars (under 125K)
Class B High Performance All Wheel Drive Cars (under 125K)
Class C Hot Hatch Performance Cars
Class D Production Sedans Under $50K
Class E Production Sports
Class F Micro Sedans and Hatches
Class G Eco Diesel 3.5 litre and over
Class H Eco Diesel Under 3.5 litre
Class I Automatic Class (for Performance cars with automatic transmissions)
Class J V8 Ute and SUV Vehicles
Class K Mini Challenge

Class A: High Performance Cars Rear Wheel Drive
Sedans
BMW 135i, BMW 335i,
FPV F6 Typhoon BA Mk I/II or BF Mk I/II, FG,
FPV F6 Typhoon R Spec BF/FG,
FPV GT/GT-P BA Mk I/II or BF Mk I/ II, FG,
HSV GTS Coupe VY or GTO VZ,
HSV GTS VX,VY,VE,
HSV R8 Clubsport VZ/VE,
Sports Cars
Nissan 350Z Track, Honda S2000, Lotus Exige Type III

Class B: High Performance Cars All Wheel Drive
Alfa Romeo Brera JTS Q4,
Alfa Romeo 159 JTS Q4,
Audi S3,
Mazda 6 MPS,
Mitsubishi Lancer RS/GSR EVO VII,
RS/GSR EVO VIII,
RS/GSR EVO IX,
GSR Evo X,
Subaru Liberty GT, Subaru Impreza WRX Sti,
Volkswagen Golf R32,
Volvo S40 T5 AWD,

Class C: Hot Hatches Under $70k
Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, Alfa Romeo 156 GTA, Alfa Romeo GT S! eries,
BMW 130i,
Ford XR5 Turbo,
Holden Astra SRi Turbo,
HSV VXR,
Mazda RX-8,
Mazda 3 MPS,
Renault Megane F1 R26, RS225,
Volkswagen Golf GTi,
Volvo C30 T5,

Class D: Production Sedans
Ford XR8 BA/BF/FG,
Ford XR6 Turbo BA/BF/FG,
Holden Commodore SS/SV8 VY/VZ/VE,
Holden VE SS Sportwagon,
Jaguar X Type 4WD,

Class E: Production Sports
Honda Civic Type R, Honda Integra Type R or S,
Mazda MX-5,
Mini Cooper S,
Peugeot 207 GTi,
Toyota Celica ZR, Toyota Corolla Sportivo,
Volkswagen Golf GT,
Ford Mondeo XR5 Turbo,
Hyundai Tiburon,
Citroen C4 2D VTS,
Dodge Caliber R/T,
Lexus IS 250 Sports,
Mercedes Benz A/B/C Class 200 Turbo,
Skoda Octavia RS,
Volkswagen EOS TFSi,

Class F: Micro Sedans and Hatches
BMW 120i,
Fiat Punto Sport 1.4 T,
Ford Fiesta XR4,
Ford F! ocus ST1 70,
Holden Astra Sri,
Honda Civic Sport,
Hyundai Sonata, Kia Rio Sports,
Kia Magentis,
Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart,
Proton Satria Gti, Subaru Impreza 2.5,
Subaru Impreza 2.0R,
Suzuki Swift Sport,
Toyota Echo Sportivo, Toyota Yaris YRX,
Hyundai 130 5D,
Volkswagen Polo GTi,

Class G/H: Eco Diesel/Hybrid Class - if sufficient entries the class will be split
into 3.5 litre and over and Under 3.5 litre classes
Alfa 159 JTD, Alfa 147 JTD 3/5 door,
Audi A4 Tdi, Audi A3 5D,
BMW 120d,
Citroen C6 Hdi, Citroen C4 Picasso,
Dodge Caliber CRD,
Fiat Punto 1.9 Sport JTD, Fiat Ritmo Sport 1.9 JTD,
Ford Focus TDCi,
Holden Astra CDTi,
Honda Civic 4D Hybrid,
Hyundai i30 CRDi,
Mazda 3 3D, Mazda 6 6D,
Lexus GS 450h,
Peugeot 307 Hdi, Peugeot 207,
Renault Megane dCi,
Saab Linear Sport 9-3 TTiD,
Skoda Octavia TDi,
Toyota Prius 5D,
Volvo C30 D5 A23,
Volkswagen Golf TDi, Volkswagen Polo TDi, Volkswagen Jetta TDi, Volkswagen EOS TDi,

Class I: Automatic Class for Performance Vehicles with Automatic
Transmissions
For Example:
Toyota TRD Aurion,
Chrysler Crossfire SRT 6
Chrysler 360C SRT
And other performance vehicles that fit the class criteria

Class J: V8 Ute and Sports Utility Vehicles
For V8 Ute’s complying with CAMS Group 3E regulations or homologated for the Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series. Eligibility includes VU/VY/VE Commodores and AU/BA/BF/FG Fords.
SUV Vehicles that are Australian Delivered within the relevant price cap and comply to CAMS Group 3E Regulations

Class K: MINI Challenge
For cars complying with the 2009 Sporting and Technical Regulations for the MINI Challenge Series.

- Cars that have raced in the Australian Performance or Australian Production Car
Championships that are not listed, may be considered on application to the promoter.
- The preceding list is a guide only – cars not listed however meeting the eligibility criteria
will be considered on application so long as they meet RVCS requirements.
- Depending on final numbers at the close of entries, some classes may be absorbed
into other classes.
- Cars will need to demonstrate full RVCS compliance by November 30 to be eligible.
- Model designations include sedan or wagon variants.
- Vehicle prices are a guide only as determined by Black Book Motor Vehicle Retail
Price List.
- Tarmac Rally cars that are listed and complying to CAMS Group 3E regulations may be eligible on application.


The 2009 WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro set to be contested around Mount Panorama on February 20-22 next year

 



The class of 2008 at the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour Showroom Enduro

 

 
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