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  •   Home > News > Sports > Motorsports

    Two big surprises in qualifying at Mount Panorama

    Two big surprises in qualifying at Mount Panorama


    Four-time Bathurst 1000 winner Jamie Whincup - who is retiring from full-time driving after the 2021 season - has missed out on today's top ten shootout, whilst 23-year-old Will Brown is top qualifier.

    Kiwi driver Chris Pither says the standards are brutally high.



    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. MADE RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Rugby:
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    Entertainment:
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    Living & Travel:
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