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1996 AMP Bathurst 1000

Motor race in Australia

1996 AMP Bathurst 1000

Motor race in Australia

Layout of the [[Mount Panorama Circuit

The 1996 AMP Bathurst 1000 was an endurance race for Group 3A 5.0 Litre Touring Cars held on 6 October 1996 at the Mount Panorama Circuit near Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia. The race, which was the 37th running of the Bathurst 1000, was won by Craig Lowndes and Greg Murphy driving a Holden VR Commodore.

Entry list

No.DriversTeam (Sponsor)CarNo.DriversTeam (Sponsor)Car1322363374380539640741944104611471749185020522562277528792920130301Source:
AUS Craig Lowndes
NZL Greg MurphyHolden Racing Team
(Holden, Mobil 1)Holden Commodore VRNZL Steven Richards
NZL Jim RichardsGarry Rogers Motorsport
(Valvoline, Cummins)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Mark Skaife
GBR John ClelandGibson Motorsport
(Holden Network Q, Sega Saturn)Holden Commodore VRAUS Bill O'Brien
AUS Brian Callaghan, Jr.
AUS Ron BarnacleO'Brien Automotive
(Everlast Automotive)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Steve Reed
AUS Trevor AshbyLansvale Smash Repairs
(Dulux ICI Autocolor)Holden Commodore VPAUS Alan Taylor
AUS Bill Attard
AUS Stephen BellAlan Taylor Racing
(The Xerox Shop)Holden Commodore VP
AUS Brad Jones
AUS Tony ScottWayne Gardner Racing
(Coca-Cola)Holden Commodore VRAUS Mark Poole
AUS Peter GazzardJames Rosenberg Racing
(Scott's Transport Mount Gambier)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Peter Brock
AUS Tomas MezeraHolden Racing Team
(Holden, Mobil 1)Holden Commodore VRAUS Chris Smerdon
AUS Kevin Weeks
AUS Adam KaplanChallenge Motorsport
(Mitsubishi Electric)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Mark Noske
AUS Garry WaldonGibson Motorsport
(Holden Network Q, Sega Saturn)Holden Commodore VRAUS Michael Hart
AUS Peter LawrenceMichael Hart Motorsport
(unsponsored)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Wayne Gardner
AUS Neil CromptonWayne Gardner Racing
(Coca-Cola)Holden Commodore VRAUS Garry Willmington
AUS Bill SiedersWillmington Performance
(Willmington Performance)Ford Falcon EB
GER Klaus Niedzwiedz
AUS Ken DouglasAllan Moffat Racing
(Cenovis, Banana Boat)Ford Falcon EBAUS Mal Rose
AUS Terry ShielMal Rose Racing
(Fairfax Community Classifieds)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Mark Larkham
AUS Cameron McConvilleLarkham Motorsport
(Mitre 10)Ford Falcon EFNZL John Faulkner
AUS Steve HarringtonJohn Faulkner Racing
(Betta Electrical, Fisher & Paykel)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Larry Perkins
AUS Russell IngallPerkins Engineering
(Castrol)Holden Commodore VPAUS John Trimbole
AUS David AttardDaily Planet Racing
(Daily Planet)Ford Falcon EB
AUS Dick Johnson
AUS John BoweDick Johnson Racing
(Shell, FAI Insurance)Ford Falcon EFAUS Greg Crick
AUS David ParsonsGreg Crick Racing
(Alcair Air Conditioning)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Steven Johnson
USA Tommy KendallDick Johnson Racing
(Shell, FAI Insurance)Ford Falcon EFAUS Peter McLeod
AUS Ryan McLeodMcLeod Racing
(Enzed Hoses and Fittings)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Ian Palmer
AUS Brett PetersPalmer Promotions
(unsponsored)Holden Commodore VRAUS Geoff Kendrick
AUS Geoff FullKendrick Racing
(92.9 PMFM)Holden Commodore VR
AUS Tony Longhurst
AUS Steven ElleryLonghurst Racing
(Castrol)Ford Falcon EFAUS Wayne Russell
AUS Ric ShawNovocastrian Motorsport
(Union Steel, Nokia)Holden Commodore VP
AUS Terry Finnigan
AUS Stuart McCollTerry Finnigan Racing Team
(Sony)Holden Commodore VRAUS Max Dumesny
AUS Kerry BailyJohn Sidney Racing
(Autopro, Valvoline)Ford Falcon EF
AUS Kevin Waldock
AUS Wayne ParkPlayscape Racing
(Komatsu)Ford Falcon EFAUS Mike Conway
NZL Miles PopeConway Racing
(GlobalJig, Cadillac Film Productions)Holden Commodore VP
AUS Peter Doulman
AUS John CotterDoulman Automotive
(Doulman Automotive)Holden Commodore VPAUS Paul Romano
AUS Andrew MiedeckeAlan Jones Racing
(Pack Leader)Ford Falcon EF
AUS Glenn Seton
AUS David ParsonsGlenn Seton Racing
(Ford Credit)Ford Falcon EFAUS Alan Jones
AUS Allan GriceAlan Jones Racing
(Pack Leader)Ford Falcon EF

Results

Top ten shootout

PosNoEntrantDriverCarTT10QualPole2345678910
30Ford Credit RacingAUS Glenn SetonFord EF Falcon2:11.01602:10.00
1Holden Racing TeamAUS Craig LowndesHolden VR Commodore2:11.40002:10.39
301Pack Leader RacingAUS Alan JonesFord EF Falcon2:11.77272:12.42
05Holden Racing TeamAUS Peter BrockHolden VR Commodore2:11.81642:10.98
7Coca-Cola RacingAUS Wayne GardnerHolden VR Commodore2:12.07832:11.69
46Betta Electrical / Fisher & PaykelNZL John FaulknerHolden VR Commodore2:12.14182:12.46
11Castrol Perkins RacingAUS Larry PerkinsHolden VP Commodore2:12.31232:12.24
25Castrol Longhurst FordAUS Tony LonghurstFord EF Falcon2:12.31572:12.02
2Gibson Team SegaAUS Mark SkaifeHolden VR Commodore2:12.34852:11.24
17Shell FAI RacingAUS Dick JohnsonFord EF Falcon2:12.46992:12.00

Race

PosNoEntrantDriversCarLapsQual
PosShootout
Pos12345678910111213141516171819202122DNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNFDNS
1Holden Racing TeamAUS Craig Lowndes
NZL Greg MurphyHolden VR Commodore16122
17Shell FAI RacingAUS Dick Johnson
AUS John BoweFord EF Falcon161610
25Castrol Longhurst FordAUS Tony Longhurst
AUS Steven ElleryFord EF Falcon16178
7Coca-Cola RacingAUS Wayne Gardner
AUS Neil CromptonHolden VR Commodore16055
05Holden Racing TeamAUS Peter Brock
AUS Tomas MezeraHolden VR Commodore16034
11Castrol Perkins RacingAUS Larry Perkins
AUS Russell IngallHolden VP Commodore16087
2Gibson Team SegaAUS Mark Skaife
GBR John ClelandHolden VR Commodore15949
18Shell FAI RacingAUS Steven Johnson
USA Tommy KendallFord EF Falcon15812
6Gibson Team SegaAUS Garry Waldon
AUS Mark NoskeHolden VR Commodore15818
9Allan Moffat EnterprisesGER Klaus Niedzwiedz
AUS Ken DouglasFord EB Falcon15725
201Pack Leader RacingAUS Paul Romano
AUS Andrew MiedeckeFord EF Falcon15614
75John Sidney RacingAUS Max Dumesny
AUS Kerry BailyFord EF Falcon15623
29M3 MotorsportAUS Peter Doulman
AUS John CotterHolden VP Commodore15420
39Chris SmerdonAUS Chris Smerdon
AUS Kevin Weeks
AUS Adam KaplanHolden VR Commodore15428
30Ford Credit RacingAUS Glenn Seton
AUS David ParsonsFord EF Falcon15211
20Palmer PromotionsAUS Ian Palmer
AUS Brett PetersHolden VR Commodore15130
36Everlast Automotive ServiceAUS Bill O'Brien
AUS Brian Callaghan Jr
AUS Ron BarnacleHolden VR Commodore15029
37The Xerox ShopAUS Alan Taylor
AUS Stephen Bell
AUS Bill AttardHolden VP Commodore14633
79Cadillac ProductionsAUS Mike Conway
NZL Miles PopeHolden VP Commodore14234
38Scotts TransportAUS Mark Poole
AUS Peter GazzardHolden VR Commodore14122
3Lansvale Smash RepairsAUS Steve Reed
AUS Trevor AshbyHolden VP Commodore12616
41Garry WillmingtonAUS Garry Willmington
AUS Bill SiedersFord EB Falcon12435
49Alcair AirconditioningAUS Greg Crick
AUS David ParsonsHolden VP Commodore13917
44Mal RoseAUS Mal Rose
AUS Terry ShielHolden VR Commodore13226
46John Faulkner RacingNZL John Faulkner
AUS Steve HarringtonHolden VR Commodore119106
52Geoff KendrickAUS Geoff Kendrick
AUS Geoff FullHolden VR Commodore9931
50EnzedAUS Ryan McLeod
AUS Peter McLeodHolden VR Commodore8527
28Playscape RacingAUS Kevin Waldock
AUS Wayne ParkFord EF Falcon7821
27Sony AutosoundAUS Terry Finnigan
AUS Stuart McCollHolden VP Commodore3719
32Garry Rogers MotorsportNZL Steven Richards
NZL Jim RichardsHolden VR Commodore3315
301Pack Leader RacingAUS Alan Jones
AUS Allan GriceFord EF Falcon2593
4Coca-Cola RacingAUS Brad Jones
AUS Tony ScottHolden VR Commodore2313
62Nokia / Union SteelAUS Wayne Russell
AUS Ric ShawHolden VP Commodore432
47Daily Planet Melbourne P/LAUS John Trimbole
AUS David AttardFord EB Falcon424
10Mitre 10 RacingAUS Mark Larkham
AUS Cameron McConvilleFord EF Falcon311
40Michael HartAUS Michael Hart
AUS Peter LawrenceHolden VR Commodore

Statistics

  • Provisional Pole Position – #30 Glenn Seton – 2:10.0077
  • Pole Position – #30 Glenn Seton – 2:11.0160
  • Fastest Lap – #1 Craig Lowndes – 2:13.1636 - Lap 149
  • Winners' Average Speed – 139.75 km/h
  • Race Time - 7:09:28.3584

Broadcast

Channel Seven broadcast the race. Richard Hay and Mark Oastler spent time in both the booth and pit lane as part of the broadcast. This was the last time they broadcast the V8 race until they regained the rights in 2007.

Channel 7
Host: Garry Wilkinson
Booth: Garry Wilkinson, Mark Oastler, Allan Moffat, Charlie O'Brien, Richard Hay
Pit-lane: Andy Raymond

References

References

  1. Noonan, Aaron. (25 November 2021). "Bathurst Every Car, the Photographic History 1990-1999". AN1 Media.
  2. Final Results after 161 laps, The Great Race - The official book of the 1996 AMP Bathurst 1000, page 243
  3. [http://racing.natsoft.com.au ''1996 AMP Bathurst 1000'', racing.natsoft.com.au > Circuit Racing > 1996 > 06/10/1996 > E8] Retrieved 25 October 2015
  4. The Great Race - The official book of the 1996 AMP Bathurst 1000, page 95
  5. ''1996 Bathurst 1000 Entry List'', Official Programme - Bathurst 1000, Mount Panorama, Sunday, 6 October 1996, page 68
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