Toughest ever Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour grid set

One of the most competitive fields of Production Cars yet to tackle the famed Mount Panorama circuit will line-up for the 2021 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour this Easter.  

62 cars representing 15 different brands and more than 35 models will contest the six-hour race on Easter Sunday, just the second time in event history the race has attracted more than 60 entries.  

However, the field is arguably the most competitive ever assembled for the Showroom showdown: with a host of outright contenders chasing the overall Bathurst victory and strong competition throughout the eight different classes that will each fight for a place on the Mount Panorama podium. 

“Given the events of the last twelve months, we’re thrilled with the size, depth and quality of this year’s Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour field,” commented Ken Collier – Bathurst 6 Hour Event Director.

“Just 15 endurance races in the long history of racing Mount Panorama have ever seen more than 60 cars – including the Bathurst 6 Hour in 2017 – so this years race is one for the record books.  

“It’s particularly great to see the depth of the field throughout each class, as well as the number of new cars that have been built especially for people to tackle the race.  

“The depth of driving talent throughout the field and the level of competition points towards an immensely competitive race this Easter.”  

The entry list is led by a record eight-car entry in the outright class (X – Ultimate Performance), made up of BMW M3 and M4 models, and a lone HSV GTS.  

BMW are yet to be defeated in the Bathurst 6 Hour, and the Ultimate Performance class includes the two most recent winning teams: Sherrin Racing, who won in 2018, and the Bruce Lynton BM Service M3 of 2019 winners Beric Lynton and Tim Leahey.  

Class A1 (Extreme Performance, Forced Induction) includes the always-competitive Mitsubishi Lancers and Mercedes-AMG A45s, while A2 (Extreme Performance, Normally Aspirated) will feature the debut of Ford’s Mustang at Mount Panorama in Production Car form. Four of the V8-powered coupes are locked into the field this year.  

Like Class A, Class B for High Performance cars is broken into two categories (Forced Induction or Normally Aspirated) and includes more BMWs and Holden’s venerable Commodore SS.  

An eight-strong battle in Class C will see hot hatches like the Renault Megane RS, Mazda 3 MPS and HSV Astra VXR do battle, while there are seven cars in Class D for slightly less high-performance hatchbacks and coupes – including the Toyota 86 GTS.  

The ‘Baby Car’ category, Class E, includes four cars; two Suzuki Swift Sports and a pair of Mazda 3s.

The full driver roster for the 2021 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour will include more than 150 drivers – nearly half of the field electing to run three drivers this year.  

The full list of drivers will be released closer to the event.  

The race and key categories, including Supercheap Auto TCR Australia’s Bathurst will be broadcast live on the screens of Seven across the 3-4 April weekend, with the entire six-hour race to be shown live on 7mate on Easter Sunday.  

Tickets, camping and corporate hospitality packages remain on sale for the event, with details available via the Bathurst 6 Hour website; www.bathurst6hour.com.au 

Entry List

Count	Car #	Class	Sponsor	Car Make	Car Model
1	4	A1	Property Investment Store	BMW	M4
2	6	A1	Oneworld Charters	Mercedes-Benz	A45
3	9	A1	Parramatta Vehicle Services	Mitsubishi	Lancer EVO
4	15	A1	Race For A Cure – Yellow	Mitsubishi	Lancer EVO RS
5	17	A1	Bloomfield Capital Racing	BMW	M1
6	19	A1	Shockwave Signs	Mitsubishi	Lancer EVO RS
7	33	A1	Ranger Lifting/Rigging/Safety	Ford	Falcon GT-F
8	42	A1	Airtag / Sheargold Group	Mercedes- Benz	A45
9	45	A1	RAM Motorsport / GWR	Mercedes-Benz	AMG
10	50	A1	Harding Performance	Volkswagen	Golf R
11	52	A1	Mark Eddy	Audi	TTRS
12	55	A1	Prime Finance / Fifth Gear Motoring / Performance Parts Express	Mitsubishi	Lancer EVO RS
13	59	A1	TBA	BMW	1M
14	66	A1	Nova Employment / FullGas Racing	Subaru	WRX STi
15	67	A1	JMG / Total Parts Plus	Ford	GTF
16	77	A1	MX5 Mania / Max Winter Automotive	Mitsubishi	EVO 9
17	7	A2	Local Legends	Ford	Mustang GT
18	16	A2	Boss Surveillance Systems	Mercedes-Benz	AMG C63
19	18	A2	Gramur Stainless	Holden HSV	GTS
20	23	A2	US Customs	Holden HSV	GTS
21	25	A2	Greentech Gold Coast	Ford	Mustang GT
22	28	A2	Hall Finance& Insurance,  LJ Hooker Caboolture	Ford	Mustang GT
23	29	A2	Forrest / Razztech Motorsports	Holden HSV	R8 Clubsport
24	30	A2	Perseverance Drilling	Holden HSV	VE
25	44	A2	Nolan Finishes	Holden HSV	R8 Clubsport
26	49	A2	Racer Industries	Ford	Mustang
27	53	A2	Muscat Trailers, Wollongong Auto Parts, Easts Holiday Parks	Holden	CSV Monaro
28	64	A2	Cachet Homes	Holden	HSV Clubsport R8
29	95	A2	Miedecke Motor Group	Ford	Mustang GT
30	89	B1	Pinnacle Automotive	BMW	135i
31	48	B1	ASAP Marketing Pty Ltd	BMW	135i
32	82	B1	Spinifex Recruiting	BMW	335i
33	73	B2	Race Academy International	Holden	SSV Lowndes
34	40	B2	Commodore Shop Cardiff	Holden	Commodore SSV
35	51	C	Air & Allied Sales Pacific, Plant Doctor, KCK Lubricants, David Ling Insurance Services, Trans Communications	Holden HSV	Astra VXR
36	TBA	C	Grand Prix Mazda Caboolture	Mazda	MPS3
37	3	C	Racer.Industries	Holden HSV	Astra VXR
38	5	C	Cee3	BMW	M3
39	13	C	Osborne Motorsport	Renault	Megane
40	31	C	Osborne Motorsport	Renault	Megane
41	47	C	On Track Motorsport	BMW	130i
42	84	C	AC Store / CP Dental	VW	Scirocco
43	20	D	Gold Coast Embroidery – ozEtees	VW	Scirocco
44	11	D	11Racing	Subaru	BRZ
45	14	D	Tegra Australia – Solo Works	Toyota	86 GTS
46	24	D	SS Auto Memorabilia	Toyota	86 GTS
47	36	D	Brown Davis Racing Products	Toyota	Celica
48	71	D	Bargwana Motorsport	VW	Golf GTi
49	78	D	Disc Brakes Australia	KIA	Proceed
50	86	D	TBA	Toyota	86 GTS
51	43	E	Team Group Suzuki Racing Team	Suzuki	Swift Sport RS416
52	2	E	Madaz Motorsport	Mazda	3 SP25
53	35	E	Road To Bathurst	Mazda	3-SP25
54	46	E	Team Group Suzuki Racing Team	Suzuki	Swift Sport RS416
55	1	X	Bruce Lynton BM Service	BMW	M3
56	8	X	Car Mods Australia	BMW	M3
57	21	X	Secure Wealth	BMW	M4
58	27	X	Sherrin Rentals	BMW	M4
59	34	X	Tropical Fruit Company	BMW	M3
60	41	X	Wake Up	Holden HSV	GTS
61	97	X	Prestige Connex	BMW	M4
62	99	X	Bruce Lynton BM Service	BMW	M3