Tickford Racing Reflects on Bathurst 1000 Performance
The team eyes improvement ahead of the Supercars Finals series after finishing outside the top tier in Bathurst.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Motorsports
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Tickford Racing recorded ninth and fifteenth place finishes at the Bathurst 1000 in October 2026. Despite a Ford driver winning the event and Mustang models taking the top two podium spots, the team struggled to qualify for the Top 10 Shootout.
Why it matters
The race results provide critical data as Tickford Racing prepares to shift its focus toward the final stretch of the season. Mastering vehicle configurations remains vital for maintaining competitiveness against other Mustang entries in upcoming rounds.
Thomas Randle and Rueben Goodall finished 9th, while Cam Waters and Mark Winterbottom placed 15th at the Mount Panorama circuit. There are three events remaining in the Supercars Finals series.
The players
Cam Waters
He is a professional racing driver preparing to compete in the upcoming Supercars Finals series.
Tickford Racing
This is a professional Australian motorsport organisation that competes in the Supercars Championship.
The details
Tickford Racing utilised different setups across its two Mustangs throughout the event weekend. While Ford machinery dominated the top of the leaderboards, the team did not secure a position in the competitive Top 10 Shootout.
Timeline
The Bathurst 1000 race took place in October 2026.
The Supercars Finals series begins next week.
Season Trajectory
This performance at Mount Panorama serves as a pivot point for the team as they head into the Supercars Finals series. The results influence their competitive standing heading into the final three events of the championship.
The team must refine its Mustang aero package to capitalise on predicted advantages at the Gold Coast and Adelaide circuits. Securing points in the final three events is essential for improving their standing in the series.
The takeaway
Team consistency and vehicle setup remain the primary variables for success in high-stakes endurance racing. Drivers must translate these technical lessons into results during the upcoming sprint rounds on the Gold Coast and in Adelaide.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Speedcafe.
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