2023 The Legend of Bathurst - the story of Australia's iconic motor race

Bathurst 2023: A Legend Forged

The Bathurst 1000 is more than a race; it’s the heart of Australian motorsport. The 2023 Repco Bathurst 1000 delivered a nail-biting finish, with victory hanging in the balance as the leading cars battled mechanical issues to the very end.

Shane van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway emerged victorious after 1000km of grueling racing, marking van Gisbergen’s third win in four years and a record-breaking 10th for Triple Eight Race Engineering.

Brodie Kostecki and David Russell, dominant in the lead-up, fought valiantly in their Coca-Cola by Erebus Camaro, securing a podium after a hard-fought race. Anton De Pasquale and Tony D’Alberto provided Ford fans with a reason to celebrate, claiming a strong third place for Shell V-Power Racing.

The first race of the Gen3 era, the cars faced Supercars’ ultimate test at The Great Race. This comprehensive 176-page hardback book captures the full story of the race, filled with stunning photography from Australia’s leading motorsport photographers and expertly crafted by journalist Andrew Clarke. A must-have for all motorsport fans and collectors, reliving Shane van Gisbergen and Ritchie Stanaway’s triumphant victory.

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