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S1·E18 Bathurst 1000 - 1990: The HRT Redemption

Aired September 30, 1990

Synopsis

The formidable Nissan Skyline "Godzilla" arrives to threaten local supremacy, setting up a massive technical war against the aging Ford Sierras. With the turbo giants widely expected to crush the field, the newly formed Holden Racing Team executes an incredible strategy. Veteran driver Allan Grice and British touring champ Win Percy push their Group A VL Commodore to its absolute mechanical limits. They execute a stunning, tyre-saving upset to secure Holden a legendary victory.