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Payne and Tander Triumph Amid Chaos at Bathurst 1000

10/12/2025

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Matt Payne, a driver from Auckland, and Garth Tander won the 2025 Bathurst 1000 after starting 18th.
The race featured seven safety cars and treacherous weather conditions.
Golding received a five-second penalty after Cooper Murray and James Golding collided.
Ford achieved its first Bathurst win since 2019.
The race featured dramatic twists, including engine failures and crashes, making it one of the most memorable in Bathurst history.

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Story summary

Matt Payne, a driver from Auckland, and Garth Tander won the 2025 Bathurst 1000 after starting 18th.
The race featured seven safety cars and treacherous weather conditions.
Golding received a five-second penalty after Cooper Murray and James Golding collided.
Ford achieved its first Bathurst win since 2019.
The race featured dramatic twists, including engine failures and crashes, making it one of the most memorable in Bathurst history.