The final three hours of the 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour race will be broadcast live around the country on SBS One. The race, which takes place on Sunday 9 February, will also continue to offer free live streaming of the event.
“Live TV will increase exposure for our sponsors, teams, drivers and, importantly, open the race up to more fans around Australia and the world,” said Event Director, James O’Brien.
“We are thrilled to reach an agreement with SBS to show the closing stages of what will be another highly competitive and entertaining race. Live TV It is an important step forward in the continued growth of the Event.”
Radio Le Mans will also return to offer live audio coverage to its legion of fans.
A total of 45 entries are currently confirmed for the race, including Craig Lowndes in a Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 and Rick Kelly in a Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. It’s expected the grid will reach the maximum 55-car limit by the time entries close in December.
[Source: Bathurst 12 Hour]