Bathurst 1000

Kostecki Takes Pole at Bathurst 1000: Will He Soar to Victory?

Brodie Kostecki is back on pole for the Bathurst 1000! Will he turn the fast lap into a gnarly win? Read on for all the action!

Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has snatched the pole position for the 2024 Bathurst 1000, making a triumphant return to the top of the grid at Mount Panorama. It’s a year since he first set himself up for success here, and this time, he’s revved up and ready for an exhilarating ride. Kostecki, racing for Erebus Motorsport in his Chevrolet, blazed through the qualifying rounds with the fastest lap, putting behind him a season that had its fair share of bumps along the way.

The excitement isn’t just about Kostecki, though. The starting grid is shaping up to be a nail-biter with fierce competition from Cam Waters and James Moffat from Tickford Racing, as well as fans' favorites Broc Feeney and Jamie Whincup of Triple Eight. As the clock ticks down to the start of Australia's biggest motor race, emotions are running high. With the legendary Mount Panorama challenging even the most seasoned drivers, fans are hungry for the thrills and spills that the Bathurst 1000 promises.

In addition to the race drama, events have taken a whimsical turn with a bizarre incident involving a plane that, just an hour prior to the race, struck a wall on Mountain Straight while delivering the coveted Peter Brock Trophy. Thankfully, the only thing more battered than a driver’s heart this weekend was a scrap of aircraft; all involved were safe, leaving drivers laughing rather than crying.

As Bathurst Day kicked off, Kostecki reflected on lessons from previous flops at the event, humorously stating, "If I fumbled pole again, I’d be trading my racing helmet for a tutu!" The atmosphere is electric and as the race goes live, fans will be glued to their screens, hoping Kostecki can turn this scintillating start into the victory lap he so rightly deserves. Remember, Bathurst 1000 is more than a race: it’s a cocktail of speed, skill and, above all, drama!

Here's a fun fact: The Bathurst 1000 has been running since 1960, and while the format has evolved, the heart-pounding excitement remains intact. Over the years, it has become the highlight of the Supercars calendar, captivating motorsport enthusiasts across Australia. And did you know? The famous Mount Panorama circuit is considered one of the toughest and most challenging racetracks in the world, which is why it attracts only the crème de la crème of motorsport talent! Get ready for a wild ride!