Okuma Visit
Bathurst’s sister city Okuma was devastated by the 2011 Fukushima Tsunami and resulting nuclear power plant disaster. On a recent trip to Japan, Bathurst’s delegation was given a rare look at the now deserted town.
Darlow visit the 2BS Studio
Rock band Darlow were in the area this week, speaking to local schools about the issue of reconciliation. During their 2BS visit they also performed their hit single Solid Rock, a cover of the 80’s classic.
2BS sponsors Nightingale for Bathurst 6 Hour
With the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour done and dusted, all attention at Mount Panorama now turns toward the inaugural Hi Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour that will be run at the Bathurst Motor Festival over Easter.
At a team launch for the race and subsequent test day at Sydney Motorsport Park last week, it was formally announced that the local Spirit of Bathurst team and driver Terry Nightingale were joining forces with leading Sydney production touring car team CXC Global Racing for the race,driving with Dylan Thomas in their Mitsubishi Evo X.
Before the local team were officially linked to the states most successful production touring car outfit, they had to come up with a budget, which they reached recently, with three local business houses coming on board to complete the fundraising.
The three are Bathurst RSL Club, an all new sponsor to motor sport, Pit-Stop Pies on Durham and Panorama Road Safety, joining team promotional arm 2BS who first backed the Spirit of Bathurst in 1984.