The excitement is building as the 2024 Repco Bathurst 1000 approaches, with fans eagerly anticipating the start of this prestigious endurance race.
The Enduro Cup Returns
The trophy for the Enduro Cup will be awarded to the entrant who accumulates the most points across the Airtouch 500 at The Bend and the Repco Bathurst 1000. Pirtek sponsored the Enduro Cup from its inception in 2013 until 2019, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced a reduction in the endurance season to just one race. This year marks the highly anticipated return of the Enduro Cup, with Ryco stepping in as the official filtration partner of the Repco Supercars Championship, providing oil, air, and fuel filters for the Gen3 cars.
A Tough Challenge
“The Enduro Cup is one of the toughest prizes to win in Australian sport,” stated Supercars chief revenue officer Jamie Black. “With two drivers sharing one car, they face some of the biggest challenges in motorsport. Only the most complete teams can emerge victorious.” He also expressed enthusiasm for Ryco’s partnership, emphasizing their commitment to excellence and innovation, which aligns perfectly with the endurance challenge.
Ryco’s Commitment
Tony Sullivan, general manager of sales and marketing at Ryco, shared his excitement: “RYCO is steadfast in supporting the leading motorsport code in Australia and New Zealand. Joining the Supercars Championship as the naming rights partner for the Enduro Cup is a significant moment for us, reflecting our focus on endurance, innovation, and performance. We eagerly await the start at The Bend and look forward to seeing who will lift the trophy at Bathurst.”
Race Schedule
The first endurance race of the Supercars season at The Bend Motorsport Park is scheduled for September 12-14, followed by the iconic Mount Panorama race from October 9-12.
Previous Winners
The history of the Pirtek Enduro Cup from 2013 to 2019 includes notable winners such as:
– 2013 – Craig Lowndes and Warren Luff – Triple Eight Race Engineering
– 2014 – Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell – Triple Eight Race Engineering
– 2015 – Garth Tander and Warren Luff – Walkinshaw Andretti United
– 2016 – Shane van Gisbergen and Alexandre Premat – Triple Eight Race Engineering
– 2017 – Chaz Mostert and Steve Owen – Tickford Racing
– 2018 – Craig Lowndes and Steven Richards – Triple Eight Race Engineering
– 2019 – Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes – Triple Eight Race Engineering
As the countdown to the 2024 Repco Bathurst 1000 continues, the anticipation for this thrilling event only grows.