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V8SC 2012 Round 11: Whincup Takes Fourth Bathurst Crown

Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell have clinched victory by just 0.3 seconds in the 50th running of the Bathurst 1000. The win marks the tenth straight victory for Team Vodafone, despite being threatened by diminishing fuel supply and intense pressure


Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell have clinched victory by just 0.3 seconds in the 50th running of the Bathurst 1000.

The win marks the tenth straight victory for Team Vodafone, despite being threatened by diminishing fuel supply and intense pressure from rising star David Reynolds during the closing laps.

This valiant second place formed the first podium result in the category for both Reynolds and co-driver Dean Canto.

Whincup’s teammate Craig Lowndes crossed the line within nine seconds of Whincup, completing the podium with co-driver Warren Luff.

Courtney/McConville, Caruso/Ritter, Webb/McLaughlin, Slade/Thompson, Holdsworth/Baird, Ingall/Klien, and Moffatt/A. Davison rounded out the top ten results, with 19 of the 25 finishers remaining on the lead lap.

Tyre delamination was the most significant issue of the race, with all leading teams being plagued by premature tyre failures.

Control tyre supplier Dunlop has explained that the cars are placing far greater demands on the tyre’s construction than when the tyre was first developed 12 years ago - a fact highlighted by the demanding Mount Panorama circuit.

This persistent failure of left-rear tyres prompted stern criticism from several stakeholders, forcing constant recalculation of pit strategies and adding a further dimension to the race beyond the eventual six Safety Car periods.

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