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Bathurst 1000 - 1992: Ghosts in the Rain

Bathurst 1000 · Season 1 · Episode 20
One of the most chaotic, controversial finishes in motorsport history unfolds under a torrential downpour. A sudden, violent storm triggers massive multi-car crashes, forcing a premature red flag. Race leader Jim Richards crashes out in the chaos, yet a technical rule book quirk awards the victory to his wrecked Nissan Skyline. Facing a hostile, booing crowd on the podium, Richards delivers an iconic, unfiltered speech that etches itself into mountain folklore.

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Season
1
Episode
20
Air Date
04/Oct/1992
Air Time
Runtime
358 min

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One of the most chaotic, controversial finishes in motorsport history unfolds under a torrential downpour. A sudden, violent storm triggers massive multi-car crashes, forcing a premature red flag. Race leader Jim Richards crashes out in the chaos, yet a technical rule book quirk awards the victory to his wrecked Nissan Skyline. Facing a hostile, booing crowd on the podium, Richards delivers an iconic, unfiltered speech that etches itself into mountain folklore.

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