Tander and Payne claim dramatic Bathurst win after rival penalty
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Garth Tander and Matt Payne secured a thrilling Bathurst victory despite starting 18th. Their triumph came after a decisive time penalty was issued to a rival team in a race full of dramatic incidents and late-race twists.
Breakdown
- Tander and Payne won Bathurst in what was described as the most dramatic race in the sport's history. 12s
- The pair started from 18th on the grid and led only four laps during the race. 29s
- James Golding crossed the finish line first but received a five-second penalty for a driving infringement. 38s
- The penalty shifted the final standings, giving Tander and Payne the victory. 1m 1s
- Tander became the fifth-oldest Bathurst winner, with a 25-year age gap between him and Payne. 1m 13s