Retro race suits for Nissan Bathurst Drivers
Nissan Motorsport drivers Michael Caruso and Daniel Gaunt will wear race suits matching those worn by Kiwi Jim Richards and Mark Skaife back in the early 1990s. Source: Nissan Australia
Nissan Motorsport drivers Michael Caruso and Daniel Gaunt will wear race suits matching those worn by Kiwi Jim Richards and Mark Skaife back in the early 1990s. Source: Nissan Australia
Now in its 15th year, Big Boys Toys features the latest in the world of cars, bikes, marine and electronics. Check out the shots from the event held this weekend at ASB Showgrounds.
Formula One has the Monaco Grand Prix, sportscar racing has its Le Mans 24 Hour and IndyCar has its Indianapolis 500 - as far as saloon car racing goes, it's the Bathurst 1000 that everyone wants to win.
Those who thought Ferrari's stunning F12 Berlinetta was a bit tame will be glad to see that tuners Novitec Rosso have taken the most powerful roadcar ever and given it more grunt and even wilder looks. The body grows to 2049mm wide, up from 1943mm, while the 6.3-litre V12 gets bumped up from 543kW to a monstrous 582kW. Top speed grows to a claimed 349km/h. The N-Largo upgrade includes extra cooling ducts tucked into the fender flares, new guards and sills and a savage front blade. The kit is all carbon fibre save the new ECU, high-flow exhaust and 21 and 22in forged three-piece rims front and rear respectively.
Casey Stoner will fulfil a childhood dream this weekend when he finally races at Mount Panorama. The two-time MotoGP world champion will race in the Dunlop V8 Series - but has praise for the motorcycle heroes of yesterday that took on Mount Panorama. Source/PirtekMedia
We canvassed nearly all the local V8 SuperTourers field and here's what they had to say about who will take out this weekend's Bathurst 1000
Mark Winterbottom's PepsiMax Falcon. Picture / Edge Photographics
Four of the leading drivers at this weekend's Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will be fighting for two major trophies. The Porsche Carrera Cup will also take to Mount Panorama and with the championship on the line the racing will be intense.
Three-time champion Niki Lauda is blunt, driven and has seen F1’s best and worst. He talks to Tom Cary about a new movie of his infamous near-fatal crash and his legendary return to the racetrack.