Get ready for a thrilling weekend of racing, as the iconic Bathurst 12 Hour takes center stage! But here's the twist: this year's TV coverage is shaking things up, and it's not just about the cars on the track. Incoming Supercars commentator Garth Tander is set to make waves in the broadcast booth, joining the likes of John Hindhaugh and Richard Craill to bring you all the heart-pounding action from the GT3 enduro. And this is just the beginning!
Here's the deal: Tander, a key figure in the revamped Supercars broadcast, will be your eyes and ears for the main event, while Chad Neylon and Shea Adam keep you updated from the pitlane. But here's where it gets interesting: with 16 hours of coverage across Kayo Sports and Fox Sports 506, starting at 1pm AEDT on Saturday, you won't miss a single moment of the grid-setting sessions or support category races. And this is the part most people miss: all sessions before the main coverage will be available on the Bathurst 12 Hour YouTube channel, though free-to-air TV viewers might be left in the dark.
Sunday's race day promises uninterrupted coverage from 5:30am to 6pm, ensuring you're right in the thick of the action. Now, here's a controversial thought: with no free-to-air coverage, is this a missed opportunity to bring the thrill of Bathurst to a wider audience? Or is the shift to streaming platforms like Kayo Sports a natural evolution in sports broadcasting? Weigh in below!
For those new to Kayo, there's a special offer: use the discount code KAYOSC26 for a $5 per month subscription for the first two months. But wait, there's more: New Zealand fans can catch all the action on Sky Sport NZ. The track action kicks off on Friday, February 13, at Mount Panorama, setting the stage for a weekend of high-octane excitement. So, what do you think? Is the new broadcast lineup a game-changer, or is there room for improvement? Let the debate begin!
