2017 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
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The 2017 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour was an endurance race for Group 3E Series Production Cars and other invited cars. The event, which was staged at the Mount Panorama Circuit, near Bathurst, in New South Wales, Australia, on 16 April 2017, was the second running of the Bathurst 6 Hour. The race was won by Luke Searle and Paul Morris, driving a BMW M135i. Morris became the first driver to win the three major endurance races at Bathurst, having previously won the Bathurst 1000 in 2014 and the Bathurst 12 Hour in 2007 and 2010.[1] This feat was later achieved by Shane van Gisbergen.[2]
Class structure
Cars competed in the following classes:[3]
- Class A1: Extreme Performance (Forced Induction)
- Class A2: Extreme Performance (Naturally Aspirated)
- Class B1: High Performance (Forced Induction)
- Class B2: High Performance (Naturally Aspirated)
- Class C: Performance
- Class D: Production
- Class I: Invitational
Results
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The Class A2-winning HSV VY GTS of Trevor Symonds, Paul Lane and Scott Bargwanna.
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The Class B1-winning BMW 335i E92 of Leigh Burges and Jack Perkins.
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The Class B2-winning Holden VE Commodore SS V Redline of Brian Walden, Michael Auld and Richard Bloomfield.
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The Class C-winning BMW 130i E87 of Robert Rubis and Todd Hazelwood.
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The Class D-winning Toyota 86 GTS of Chris Reeves and Chris Sutton.
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The Class I-winning Ford AU Falcon of John McCleverty, Brad Zacka and Michael Zacka.
Pos. | Class | No. | Drivers | Entrant | Car | Laps |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | A1 | 62 | ![]() ![]() | Roadchill Freight Express | BMW M135i Hatch F20 | 113 |
2 | A1 | 1 | ![]() ![]() | Direct Plasterboard Outlet | Ford Focus RS LZ | 113 |
3 | A1 | 7 | ![]() ![]() | Mocomm/Poll Performance | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X RS | 113 |
4 | A1 | 80 | ![]() ![]() | Bruce Lynton Prestige Automotive | BMW 1 Series M Coupé E82 | 113 |
5 | A1 | 46 | ![]() ![]() | CXC Global/CGR Performance | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X RS | 113 |
6 | A1 | 29 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Commercial Interior Projects Racing, GWR | Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG | 113 |
7 | A1 | 56 | ![]() ![]() | Donut King | Audi TT RS | 112 |
8 | B1 | 11 | ![]() ![]() | Direct Plasterboard Outlet | BMW 335i E92 | 112 |
9 | A1 | 95 | ![]() ![]() | Strathbrook | Subaru WRX STI | 112 |
10 | B1 | 15 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Race for a Cure | Subaru Impreza WRX STI | 112 |
11 | A1 | 58 | ![]() ![]() | Donut King | BMW 1 Series M Coupé E82 | 111 |
12 | A2 | 53 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Project Dry Hire, Gulf Western Oil, Coast Wide Civil | HSV VY GTS | 111 |
13 | B1 | 48 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | ASAP Marketing | BMW 135i E82 | 111 |
14 | A1 | 94 | ![]() ![]() | Warrin Mining | BMW 1 Series M Coupé E82 | 111 |
15 | A1 | 66 | ![]() ![]() | Fullgas Racing | Subaru WRX STI | 111 |
16 | B1 | 27 | ![]() ![]() | B.A.R Constructions | Subaru Impreza WRX STI | 111 |
17 | D | 3 | ![]() ![]() | Triple Zero Race Engineering/Sutto's Motorcycles | Toyota 86 GTS | 111 |
18 | C | 40 | ![]() ![]() | Mainpoint Advisory/Manta Restaurant | BMW 130i E87 | 111 |
19 | D | 37 | ![]() ![]() | Shockwave Signs Motorsport/Massel | Toyota 86 GTS | 111 |
20 | A1 | 6 | ![]() ![]() | Mocomm/Poll Performance | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X RS | 110 |
21 | I | 23 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Zedtec Engineering | Ford AU Falcon | 110 |
22 | C | 35 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Ric Shaw Racing/Synchronised Technology | Mazda RX-8 | 110 |
23 | I | 22 | ![]() ![]() | Lighthouse Electrical | Ford AU Falcon | 110 |
24 | A1 | 12 | ![]() ![]() | Skwirk Online Education | Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG | 109 |
25 | C | 43 | ![]() ![]() | Cox Motor Sports | BMW 130i E87 | 109 |
26 | B1 | 28 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Spinifex Recruiting | BMW 335i E92 | 109 |
27 | B2 | 24 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Airtag Octane Events/Sydfab/Walden Motorsport | Holden VE Commodore SS V Redline | 108 |
28 | A1 | 83 | ![]() ![]() | CXC Global/CGR Performance | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX RS | 110 |
29 | D | 39 | ![]() ![]() | Sparesbox | Toyota 86 GTS | 108 |
30 | D | 49 | ![]() ![]() | Corvus International | Toyota 86 GTS | 108 |
31 | C | 10 | ![]() ![]() | MX5 Mania | Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV | 107 |
32 | A2 | 51 | ![]() ![]() | Goodyear Phillip/Prime Finance/Fifth Gear Motoring | HSV VY GTS | 107 |
33 | C | 13 | ![]() ![]() | Osborne Motorsport | Renault Mégane RS 265 | 107 |
34 | B2 | 76 | ![]() ![]() | TWMotorsport | Holden VE Commodore SS V Redline | 107 |
35 | I | 71 | ![]() ![]() | Legacy Racing | Holden VT Commodore | 106 |
36 | D | 98 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Daniel Williams | Toyota Camry | 106 |
37 | I | 8 | ![]() ![]() | RY.COM.AU | Ford AU Falcon | 105 |
38 | C | 17 | ![]() ![]() | John David Renault | Renault Mégane RS 265 | 105 |
39 | D | 50 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | MidWest Multimedia | Mini Cooper S JCW | 104 |
40 | D | 47 | ![]() ![]() | Online Hire Pty Ltd | Honda Integra Type R | 104 |
41 | D | 21 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Disc Brakes Australia | Kia Proceed GT | 101 |
42 | I | 61 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Stephenson Motorsport | Hyundai Excel X3 | 99 |
43 | A1 | 77 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Property Investment Store | BMW 1 Series M Coupé E82 | 99 |
44 | B1 | 54 | ![]() ![]() | BM WEST | BMW 335i E92 | 98 |
45 | I | 88 | ![]() ![]() | Property Mastermind | Ford AU Falcon | 96 |
46 | A1 | 65 | ![]() ![]() | CXC Global/CGR Performance | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX RS | 93 |
47 | I | 25 | ![]() ![]() | Escape Energy/Juuce/Scotts Rods | Ford AU Falcon | 93 |
48 | A2 | 53 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Hi-Terc Oils | CSV Mondo GT | 87 |
49 | D | 86 | ![]() ![]() | Pedders/Motorsports Training Australia Racing | Toyota 86 GTS | 86 |
50 | D | 33 | ![]() ![]() | Cox Motorsport | Nissan Pulsar N15 | 52 |
DNF | A1 | 45 | ![]() ![]() | Transtar, GWR | Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG | 105 |
DNF | A2 | 4 | ![]() ![]() | Gramur Stainless | HSV E Series GTS | 86 |
DNF | A1 | 18 | ![]() ![]() | Sherrin Rentals | BMW M4 F82 | 85 |
DNF | D | 52 | ![]() ![]() | homegas, RaceAway | Toyota 86 GTS | 80 |
DNF | A2 | 44 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Nolan Finishes | HSV VZ Clubsport R8 | 78 |
DNF | B2 | 69 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | SBAC | Holden VF Commodore SS V Redline | 58 |
DNF | D | 85 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Vurgel Precision Automotive/Declan Kirkham Racing | Mazda MX-6 GE LS | 56 |
DNF | D | 55 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Hare Motorsport/Declan Kirkham Racing/Inertia Apparel | Eunos 30X | 53 |
DNF | C | 31 | ![]() ![]() | Osborne Motorsport | Renault Mégane RS 265 | 49 |
DNF | A1 | 20 | ![]() ![]() | EASTS Holiday Parks | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR | 37 |
DNF | A1 | 68 | ![]() ![]() | CXC Global/CGR Performance | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X RS | 30 |
DNF | C | 5 | ![]() ![]() | Coast Wide Civil | BMW M3 E36 | 7 |
DNF | A1 | 67 | ![]() ![]() | JMG/Iseek/Bilstein | FPV FG GT-F | 2 |
DNF | A1 | 75 | ![]() ![]() | Battery World | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII | 1 |
Source:[4][5] |
- Class winners are shown in bold text.
- Race time of winning car: 6:01:28.885
- Pole position: 2:25.487, Grant Sherrin
- Fastest race lap: 2:25.802, Chaz Mostert
References
- ^ Hawkless, Warren (26 April 2017). "Morris makes history at Bathurst 6 Hour". Lithgow Mercury. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Pavey, James (4 April 2021). "Van Gisbergen completes historic Bathurst triple crown". Supercars Championship. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Result of Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour (per class)" (PDF). Time Service Race Results. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Result of Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour" (PDF). Time Service Race Results. 16 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Entry list, 2017 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour Official Programme, p.18–19