The outsider's guide to Bathurst
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The outsider's guide to Bathurst

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Australia's biggest race, the V8 Supercars Bathurst 1000, takes place this weekend. But what's it really like for an international visitor and competitor? MITCHELL ADAM found out with Mattias Ekstrom

Only seven international drivers have won the Bathurst 1000. Canadian-turned-Australian Allan Moffat has four to his name, and names joining him on the list include Win Percy, Jacky Ickx and Rickard Rydell.

This week, IndyCar regulars Sebastien Bourdais and Simona de Silvestro will contest the race for the first time, while Alex Premat and Oliver Gavin return.

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