Payne, Tander triumph in instant Bathurst 1000 classic
Matt Payne has claimed his first Bathurst 1000 win, combining with Supercars legend Garth Tander to triumph at Mount Panorama.
Matt Payne and Garth Tander have won the Bathurst 1000 after prevailing in an enthralling wet-weather race.
James Golding crossed the finish line first, but couldn't claim victory due to a five-second penalty for colliding with Cooper Murray at Griffin's Bend.
- PremiAir Nulon's Golding collided with then-leader Cooper Murray.
- Payne took the lead with four laps remaining.
- Payne held on in a tense top-three battle across the final lap.
It's absolutely insane
Payne told Fox Sports, after claiming the holy grail of Australian motorsport for the first time, while co-driver Tander won his sixth title.
Author summary: Payne and Tander win Bathurst 1000.