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Hankook returns as control tyre supplier for 2025 Bathurst 6 Hour
HANKOOK will return as the official tyre supplier of the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour, commencing with the 2025 event.
The event has signed a multi-year agreement with the renowned tyre brand, who have a more than 20-year history of supporting Australian Motorsport and Production Car racing in particular.
The new agreement will see every competitor utilise Hankook Ventus R-Spec Medium compound tyres throughout the 18-20 April, 2025 event, while Hankook will also join the event as a commercial partner.
The new partnership is something of a reunion for both parties: Hankook serving as the official tyre supplier for the Bathurst 6 Hour for the first three years of its existence commencing with the inaugural race in 2016.
The current specification tyre was developed specifically by Hankook in Australia for local conditions, with a long and successful track record both at Mount Panorama and in both state and national-level Production Car competition.
The brand currently supplies tyres to the First Focus Radical Cup Australia Series, the Precision National Sports Sedans Series and Hyper racer Hankook Australian Drivers Championship among other categories.
The 2025 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour will be held at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, across the Easter long weekend on 18-20 April next year.
Entries will open soon, with demand expected to again be strong, while tickets and camping will also be on sale soon.
June Cho, Managing Director, Hankook Tyre Australia
“We are immensely proud to rejoin the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour as the official tyre supplier. This race holds a special place in the hearts of motorsport enthusiasts and drivers alike, and we are excited to bring our advanced Hankook Ventus tyres back to Mount Panorama.
“Our commitment to excellence in tyre technology is demonstrated through our global motorsports portfolio, including our role as a sponsor in Formula E, where we showcase our expertise in EV tyres, and our association with Lamborghini Super Trofeo. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that we will be supplying tyres to the World Rally Championship starting in 2025.
“We look forward to supporting a diverse field of competitors and contributing to another memorable event. The Bathurst 6 Hour represents the pinnacle of endurance racing in Australia, and we are excited to be part of it once again.”
Terry Conroy – Hankook Motorsport Advisor
“Hankook has been supporting Australian Motorsport for more than two decades and the brand is looking forward to reuniting with one of the most prestigious races, the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour.
“Mount Panorama is the ultimate test of car, driver and tyres and Hankook is ready for that challenge.
“The Bathurst 6 Hour is special because it attracts competitors from all walks of life; from people living a lifelong dream to race on the Mountain to professional drivers looking to add another Bathurst classic to their CV.”
Sally Parkinson, Event Manager, Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
“We’re thrilled to welcome Hankook back to the Mountain and the Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour.
“After a long and detailed competitive process to determine the right tyre supplier moving forward, Hankook stood out as the best candidate to help us continue to grow the event while supplying a product that our competitors will get the most out of across the weekend.
“Their enthusiasm and long-term support of Australian Motorsport, and Production Car racing in particular, is outstanding and we are looking forward to working closely with them as the race continues to grow.
“We would like to thank MRF for their six years of outstanding support of the race and recognise their contribution in continuing to build the Bathurst 6 Hour to what it is today.”