{"id":357534,"date":"2025-12-19T04:28:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/357534\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T04:28:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:28:16","slug":"bathurst-12-hour-releases-36-car-provisional-2026-entry-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/357534\/","title":{"rendered":"Bathurst 12 Hour releases 36-car provisional 2026 entry list"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bath12Hr-25-MH6_8380-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bathurst 12 Hour releases 36-car provisional entry list\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA big grid is building for the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour. Image: Supplied <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s already a major uplift from the measly 22-car field of this year and features 12 manufacturers \u2013 the most since 2019.<\/p>\n<p>New players are headlined by the addition of long-anticipated factory-backed Ford and Chevrolet GT3 entries.<\/p>\n<p>Ford announced its <a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/motorsport-news-2026-ford-racing-mustang-gt3-bathurst-12-hour-confirmed-haupt-racing-team-triple-eight-details\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">single Haupt Racing Team-run Mustang this morning<\/a>, while two <a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/motorsport-news-bathurst-12-hour-corvette-entry-gm-jess-bala-jessica-dane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corvettes are set to be fielded by Johor Motorsports.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No drivers have so far been confirmed for the American metal, with only team and car brands featuring on the provisional entry list.<\/p>\n<p>The list meanwhile confirms reigning winners Team WRT will be back with a pair of factory BMW M4s, joining an already announced private entry.<\/p>\n<p>German brands remain well represented in the GT3 ranks with 11 Mercedes-AMGs, five Porsches, four Audis and the three BMWs.<\/p>\n<p>Two McLarens, a pair of Ferraris, an Aston Martin and a Lamborghini bring the total GT3 brands to 10.<\/p>\n<p>A tally of 32 GT3 entries marks just the third time in 12 Hour history that number has been reached and the second most in race history.<\/p>\n<p>Lower classes continue to struggle for numbers with just two GT4s entered \u2013 an Aston Martin and a McLaren.<\/p>\n<p>A KTM X-Bow and IRC GT are the only current Invitational entries, with the latter back on the grid having skipped the event this year.<\/p>\n<p>Event director Shane Rudzis hailed the current list and teased there\u2019s still more to come ahead of the final entry deadline on Monday, January 5.<\/p>\n<p>The provisional list includes teams from 12 nations: Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo release an entry list before Christmas, even before entries officially close, speaks volumes about how far this event has grown and rebounded in recent years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Bathurst 12 Hour has always been fiercely competitive, whether the grid was 20 cars or 40 and remains one of the hardest endurance races in the world to win.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut 2026 is shaping up to deliver one of our most competitive and diverse fields yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur slogan is \u2018Where the World Comes to Race,\u2019 and the 2026 edition couldn\u2019t embody that more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith [international] teams from 11 countries already confirmed, a broad mix of brands, and the debut of new teams and manufacturers, this year promises something truly special.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/motorsport-news-2026-ford-racing-mustang-gt3-bathurst-12-hour-confirmed-haupt-racing-team-triple-eight-details\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ford commits to Bathurst 12 Hour tilt with Mustang<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Rudzis also made special mention of Ford\u2019s landmark entry and the impending battle with Chevrolet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been talked about for a long time, and seeing Haupt Racing Team bring their entry to life is a huge moment for all of us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFew rivalries are more iconic than the General versus the Blue Oval at Bathurst \u2013 and now fans get to experience that in February as well as October.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rudzis noted too the return of WRT, which finally conquered the Mountain for BMW last year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter finishing 1-2 this year, they could have easily said \u2018job done\u2019 and focused on their other programs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInstead, the lure of Bathurst has drawn them back to defend their victory\u2014a feat achieved only twice before in 12 Hour history.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s more to come, but we wanted to share this incredible field early to give fans something to look forward to over Christmas and New Year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour will take place on February 13-15, a week before the Supercars Championship opener at Sydney Motorsport Park.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Bathurst 12 Hour entry list (as of December 19)<\/p>\n<p>Already announced driver line-ups have been added by Speedcafe<\/p>\n<p>Team<br \/>\nCar<br \/>\nDriver 1<br \/>\nDriver 2<br \/>\nDriver 3<br \/>\nDriver 4<\/p>\n<p>Volante Rosso Motorsport<br \/>\nAston Martin Vantage AMR GT3<\/p>\n<p>Team NZ<br \/>\nAston Martin Vantage GT4<br \/>\nChris van der Drift<br \/>\nRomain Leroux<\/p>\n<p>Q \/ Team MPC<br \/>\nAudi R8 LMS EVO II<br \/>\nTony Quinn<br \/>\nKlark Quinn<br \/>\nRyder Quinn<br \/>\nKent Quinn<\/p>\n<p>Hallmarc \/ Team MPC<br \/>\nAudi R8 LMS EVO II<\/p>\n<p>Team MPC<br \/>\nAudi R8 LMS EVO II<\/p>\n<p>Team MPC<br \/>\nAudi R8 LMS EVO II<\/p>\n<p>Team KRC<br \/>\nBMW M4 GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Team WRT<br \/>\nBMW M4 GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Team WRT<br \/>\nBMW M4 GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Johor Motorsports Racing JMR<br \/>\nChevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R<\/p>\n<p>Johor Motorsports Racing JMR<br \/>\nChevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R<\/p>\n<p>Arise Racing GT<br \/>\nFerrari 296 GT3<\/p>\n<p>Arise Racing GT<br \/>\nFerrari 296 GT3<\/p>\n<p>HRT Ford Racing<br \/>\nFord Mustang GT3<\/p>\n<p>111 Racing<br \/>\nIRC GT<\/p>\n<p>KTM Vantage Racing<br \/>\nKTM X-BOW GT2<\/p>\n<p>Wall Racing<br \/>\nLamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Optimum Motorsport<br \/>\nMcLaren 720S GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Volante Rosso Motorsport<br \/>\nMcLaren 720S GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Method Motorsport<br \/>\nMcLaren Artura GT4<\/p>\n<p>75 Express<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Supabarn Supermarkets \/ Tigani Motorsport<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Geyer Valmont Racing \/ Tigani Motorsport<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes-AMG Team Tigani Motorsport<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Grove Racing<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<br \/>\nWill Davison<br \/>\nKai Allen<br \/>\nBrenton Grove<\/p>\n<p>Heart of Racing by SPS<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes-AMG Team Craft Bamboo Racing<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes-AMG Team Craft Bamboo Racing<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes-AMG Team GMR<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>RAM Motorsport \/ GWR Australia<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<\/p>\n<p>Scott Taylor Motorsport<br \/>\nMercedes-AMG GT3 EVO<br \/>\nChaz Mostert<br \/>\nCam Waters<br \/>\nThomas Randle<\/p>\n<p>EBM<br \/>\nPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)<br \/>\nKlaus Bachler<br \/>\nLaurin Heinrich<br \/>\nRicardo Feller<\/p>\n<p>Herberth Motorsport<br \/>\nPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)<\/p>\n<p>High Class Racing<br \/>\nPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)<br \/>\nAnders Fjordbach<br \/>\nKerong Li<br \/>\nTBC<br \/>\nTBC<\/p>\n<p>Absolute Racing<br \/>\nPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)<br \/>\nMatt Campbell<br \/>\nAlessio Picariello<br \/>\nBastian Buus<\/p>\n<p>TSUNAMI RT<br \/>\nPorsche 911 GT3 R (992)<\/p>\n<p><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/285249\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766115195_687_285249.gif\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A big grid is building for the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour. 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