RECOMMENDATIONS made following an investigation into the crash that marred the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour have been adopted ahead of this weekend’s Bathurst 6 Hour.
Motorsport Australia’s findings were last night presented to the Roland Dane-chaired Motorsport Risk and Safety Committee.
“The report was tabled and adopted, and there was good discussion around safety precautions that should be put in place for the 6 Hour,” Motorsport Australia CEO Josh Blanskby told V8 Sleuth.
“So that will be around the mirroring of flags across the top of the Mountain, and having extra driver education.”
Flag mirroring is about providing drivers with further notice at multiple flag points prior to reaching an incident site, while the education element is a mandatory component for competitors.
“That’s been done leading into the 6 Hour, and if you haven’t done it, you can’t start. It’s pretty hard and fast,” said Blanksby.
The MRSC will also pursue measures beyond this weekend.
“And then longer term, just working the Bathurst council around investments into safety precautions including a lights system, so that drivers don’t have to rely on flags,” said Blanksby.
“We appreciate that’s a significant investment.”
Racing veteran Ryan McLeod spoke out in the aftermath of Ralf Aron’s Bathurst 12 Hour crash, specifying the need for far more warning for drivers through the various unsighted sections across the top of the Mountain.
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