What better accomplishment than a podium finish at the famous Mount Panorama Circuit?
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Southern Highlands-based motorsport team RaceAway Track Time congratulates its two young drivers Ryan Gilroy, 19 and Brianna Wilson, 20, on their first-place podium finish at Mount Panorama, in the Bathurst Hi-Tech 6-hour endurance event on April 2-4.
The Pirtek and RaceAway Track Time Sponsored Mazda 3 Production Car started the six-hour event in 55th place (in a field of 62 cars and 150 fellow drivers).
After a gruelling six hours of racing, their car #35 climbed its way up the ladder finishing 28th outright, securing victory with a first-place podium position, in Class E.
Rookie driver Gilroy was able to achieve his lifelong dream at Bathurst.
The former go-kart racer showed admirable racing skills as a youngster in his first attempt competing on the circuit.
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"It made the six hours," Gilroy said.
"I think we were all surprised at how well Brianna and I managed each stint, mindful of the demanding track. Thankfully the RaceAway Track Time team built a great car, and the end result was true to that."
Co-driver Wilson showed no remorse to her fellow competitors as she conquered the race in her second appearance in the event.
"It was good to bring the car home after the whole weekend of racing. We had niggling issues throughout but managed to bring the car home in one piece which was awesome," Wilson said.
Wilson also secured the title of the first female to get a first-place finish at a Bathurst 6-hour event.
Ahead of the more favoured and more experienced racers, the pair showed professional level consistency on the iconic 6.2-kilometre track totalling 113 laps, which gave them an incredible four-lap advantage over the closest competitor.
A spectacular result for the duo showcasing a once in a lifetime experience at Mount Panorama.
Throughout the demanding weekend, car #35 was supported by both the RaceAway Track Time team and the Road to Bathurst crew (based in Southern Highlands) helping get the car across the finish line.
Head driver coach Phil Alexander, from the Road to Bathurst Program said: "It was an incredible experience for these two youngsters who are just starting out in their careers. We are all eager and excited to see where these two will go as they continue to grow and progress out on the track."
For anyone considering entering into motorsport or wanting an unforgettable motorsport experience, call the RaceAway Track Time Team on 0472 535 354 or email info@raceawaytracktime.com.au
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