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1. Peter Brock
Nine-time Bathurst 500/1000 winner and three-time Australian Touring Car Champion. His record would have been even greater had he not raced during an era where many of his victories were in non ATCC/V8 Supercar championship. Also raced overseas.
2. Mark Skaife
Five time series champ and now a six-time Bathurst 1000 winner. The most winning driver in ATCC/V8SCS history and still adding to his stats as an endurance co-driver. Influential off-track due to spells as a team owner, V8 Supercar Board member, race track designer, Car of the Future architect and TV commentator.
3. Allan Moffat
Ford's original hero. The Canadian-born driver's ratio of round wins to starts is unmatched, 32 from 101. Hence his four titles. Won four Bathursts. Raised the sport's professionalism via his ultra-successful Mustang of the late 60s/early 70s.
4. Jim Richards
Won three Bathursts with Brock, before emerging from his shadow to win four more. Also won four ATCCs, with BMW and Nissan. Noted as a fierce competitor despite his quiet manner.
5. Dick Johnson
Five titles and three Bathurst 1000 wins. Reignited Ford/Holden rivalry in bouncing back from hitting a rock while leading 1980 Bathurst 1000. Story is possibly the most famed of all touring car folklore. Dick Johnson Racing led the 2010 series heading to Sandown.
6. Craig Lowndes
His success, when barely out of his teens, revolutionised local touring car racing. Many of today's drivers have Lowndes to thank for kick-starting the youth push. Three titles and five Bathurst victories, including this year's 1000. The only current driver to compare to Brock for fan-magnetism.
7. Ian Geoghegan
Five-time ATCC champion - one of only three drivers to do so. 1973 Bathurst winner. Renowned for his sublime car control. Passed away in November 2003.
8. Marcos Ambrose
Scored pole on V8 Supercar debut, then never looked back, securing back-to-back titles, 2003-2004. Halted HRT's domination, returning Ford to the winner's list. Narrowly beaten to 2005 title, winning his final event before heading to US and NASCAR.
9. Norm Beechey
The 1965 and 1970 ATCC winner and the only driver to win a Championship in both a Ford and a Holden. In fact, scored Holden's first ever title and was the General's original fan favourite. Numerous state touring car titles.
10. Jamie Whincup
Whincup has the opportunity this year of emulating the Beechey's feat of winning the title in both a Ford and a Holden. Reigning and back-to-back V8 Supercar Champion. Three-time Bathurst 1000 winner, 2006
The Top 50 drivers are:
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Pos |
Driver |
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1. |
Peter Brock |
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2. |
Mark Skaife |
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3. |
Allan Moffat |
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4. |
Jim Richards |
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5. |
Dick Johnson |
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6. |
Craig Lowndes |
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7. |
Ian Geoghegan |
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8. |
Marcos Ambrose |
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9. |
Norm Beechey |
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10. |
Jamie Whincup |
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11. |
Garth Tander |
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12. |
Greg Murphy |
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13. |
Russell Ingall |
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14. |
Allan Grice |
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15. |
Bob Morris |
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16. |
Colin Bond |
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17. |
Bob Jane |
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18. |
Glenn Seton |
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19. |
John Bowe |
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20. |
John Goss |
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21. |
Kevin Bartlett |
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22. |
Larry Perkins |
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23. |
Rick Kelly |
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24. |
Steven Richards |
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25. |
James Courtney |
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26. |
Todd Kelly |
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27. |
Tony Longhurst |
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28. |
Bruce McPhee |
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29. |
Harry Firth |
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30. |
Jason Bright |
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31. |
John Harvey |
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32. |
Alan Jones |
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33. |
Brad Jones |
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34. |
Tomas Mezera |
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35. |
Bob Holden |
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36. |
George Fury |
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37. |
Mark Winterbottom |
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38. |
Wayne Gardner |
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39. |
Murray Carter |
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40. |
Paul Radisich |
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41. |
Jason Bargwanna |
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42. |
Barry Seton |
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43. |
Fred Gibson |
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44. |
Win Percy |
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45. |
Robbie Francevic |
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46. |
Peter Manton |
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47. |
John French |
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48. |
David McKay |
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49. |
Paul Morris |
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50. |
Jim McKeown |