Back in days when the Hardie Ferodo had various classes racing Mount Panorama at Bathurst, only the V8s and good sixes completed all laps. The smaller cars used to always get in the way. Bathurst is a good mix of bends, twists, hill climbs and the long Conrod straight. A brutal track for any car or driver, definitely conquered by the V8 beasts.
Recent technology is certainly helping the heavier vehicles. It will be interesting to see the new HSV offering on a good race track.
