This week’s key takeaway: Celebrating 25 years of the Bathurst 1000 with Steve Normoyle
Episode intro:
We’ve got something a bit different on the show this week: a trip down memory lane about the world-famous Aussie institution, the Bathurst 1000. Our guest Steve Normoyle has covered the Bathurst for three decades. As one of Australia’s most eminent motorsport enthusiasts, Steve has just published a new version of a book chronicling the sights and stories of the legendary race since 1963.
Even if you don’t follow the Bathurst, you’ll enjoy hearing the ever-charismatic Steve tell the story behind it, and how it was so fundamental to the success and failure of car manufacturers on the forecourt.
In this week’s episode you will learn:
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How the Bathurst started
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Steve’s journey into motorsport writing
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What's new in Steve’s book
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How the Bathurst functioned as a marketing exercise for cars in the showroom
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How the cars have evolved down the years
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The original circuit for the Bathurst
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How the Mount Panorama track has changed
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