Dunlop Direzza DZ03G King of the Mountain at Bathurst 12 Hour

Capping off a weekend’s fast-paced racing, the team’s win in 202 laps and 1254.4kms in treacherous wet-weather conditions was assisted in no uncertain terms by the vehicle’s Dunlop Direzza DZ03G tyres.

“It was a tough day on the track but we got over the line as a team effort, and our Dunlop tyres were a big part of that team,” V8 Supercar legend John Bowe said.

Ken Wieden, Dunlop’s Motorcycle and Motorsport Manager said that Dunlop was proud to be associated with such success at the prestigious event. “Having around 75 per cent of the field fitted with our Direzza DZ03Gs over the weekend was already a massive vote of confidence, but to have supported the entire podium to reach such success only further asserts the tyre’s superiority. The Bathurst 12 Hour is not for the faint-hearted and we are very pleased to be associated with such high calibre performances,” Wieden said.

Dubbed Australia’s dominant performing semi-slick tyre, the DDunlop Direzza DZ03Gs took out the category in the 2009 MOTOR Magazine Tyre Test, easily doubling the score of its nearest competitor.

Representing the latest evolution in the Dunloprange of tarmac rally tyres, the Direzza DZ03G offers a symmetrical, directional tread pattern along with exceptional grip and excellent drainage capability.

The fourth annual Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour Race was held at Mount Panorama, Bathurst over 12 – 14 February 2010, kick-starting the Australian motorsport calendar. The wet and windy conditions ensured the race was not without its drama, a fallen tree across the track stopping the race at one stage, and only 27 out of the starting field of 42 completing the enduro event.

In addition to the 12 Hour race, the packed schedule was supported by HQ Holdens, Group N, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Improved Production and Saloon Cars.

Dunlop is the tyre of choice in many Australian and world motorsport categories, including the V8 Supercar Championship Series, the 2010 season for which begins in Abu Dhabi from February 18 – 20.