Bathurst’s most travelled race Car is all set for the 6 Hour Event and this year is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Central West NSW.
The Spinifex Recruiting sponsored car that has covered more competition laps at Mt Panorama will line up yet again with Parkes driver Peter O’Donnell’s BMW 335i entered in the 2024 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour over the Easter weekend.
This time around, the car will sport a striking new orange livery instead of the traditional white. The team and drivers, owner Peter O’Donnell in his tenth Bathurst enduro, Super 2 driver Matt Chahda, and car preparer Garry Mennell. The team will also be racing for Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW.
On Mount Panorama alone, the BMW 335i has lapped the circuit 3479 times in practice, qualifying and races. That is 21,615.027 kilometres or 13,431 miles. More than the distance to circumnavigate the Australian mainland which measures 17,100 kilometres.
“Ï have to pinch myself every time I get the privilege to do a Bathurst event – particularly enduro ones. Along with the enjoyment, we also like to include helping a great cause. This year we are teaming up with Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West NSW. I am in awe of the work they do and the enormous difference that they make to sick kids and their whole families.”
“To keep the family together can be extremely tough without support, which is why Ronald McDonald House offer accommodation for parents with ill or injured kids who need to travel to Orange.” Said Peter O’Donnell
The dedicated team of staff are guided by Executive Officer Rebecca Walsh. The House also relies on a committed group of volunteers who generously give their time.
“We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Peter and Spinfex Recruiting for the 2024 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour, with all funds staying in the Central West,” said Rebecca Walsh.
So far, many local companies that have shown their support with $1000 sponsorships. They include Elders Insurance – Western Plains, Telescope Tyres, Moxey Farms, Steve Magil Earthmoving, Goodsell Machinery, Agricultural Equipment Holdings, NuPoint Management System, Kustom Car Wash, McDonalds Mudgee, McDonalds Parkes & Forbes, and Ray White Parkes. Signs-you-see have donated time and product for the stickers.
All donations go directly to RMHC Central West NSW. Peter will take to the track on Easter Sunday, 11.45am.