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Twenty-two-year-old Zach Bates just scored third place at Australia's iconic Bathurst 1000 race, starting from pole position in only his second attempt at the legendary event. The Canberra driver honored his late mother's memory with a podium finish that has his hometown rallying behind him.
At just 22 years old, Zach Bates claimed his first career pole position at Australia's biggest motorsport event, less than a year after losing his mom to cancer. His father watched from the garage, too emotional to speak as rival teams lined up to celebrate the rookie's historic lap.
Matt Payne's name is now literally set in stone in Bathurst after last year's stunning come-from-behind victory. The 24-year-old returns this week to defend his crown with two-time champion Will Davison by his side.
Two decades after his tragic death, motorsport icon Peter Brock's wisdom continues to guide drivers at Australia's biggest race. His protege Craig Lowndes is passing those same lessons to a new generation at this weekend's Bathurst 1000.