I love racing the Touring Car Masters cars because they've got no aero, proper gearboxes – only four gears – narrow tyres and a lot of power.

Comments require approval before being published. To be honest, I might have been able to execute in driving ability, who knows, but I just didn't have the wherewithal or the worldliness to go over there. “I would definitely win another Bathurst over a championship, but that is really having won both of them,” Bowe said.

I go to each race meeting and I still seem to be able to drive alright, I have a very strong interest in it still, and I have a strong technical interest in it. What a lucky boy am I. And, as Bowe affirmed to Saturday Sleuthing while driving to a racetrack, he isn't about to stop any time soon... What makes up an average day in the life of John Bowe in 2019? Yeah, he is what he is: a very down-to-earth, normal character. “In Ford land, some of the newer Falcon’s were great. When a lot of people give up a professional racing career it's because they don't want to race any more, they're over it.

“It has to be my victory with Dick Johnson in 1994, back when we were the Shell team; coincidentally it is still the Shell team now,” Bowe said. He then quickly reached the back of race leader Ryal Harris (Chevrolet Camaro), out-muscling the Camaro driver to the line, ultimately recording his 97th series race win. How did that deal come together? Well, I'm not over it and I was never over it. All material copyright © 2020 : Speedcafe.com, TCM reveals 52-car preliminary Bathurst entry list, Seton victorious in inaugural TCM night race at SMP, Gala Awards to be presented on TV at Bathurst 1000, DOWNLOAD: Speedcafe.com 2020 Bathurst bingo, Brawn hopeful of tempting Honda back to F1, How Jones and Reynolds kept Boys’ career on track, Andy Raymond chats to Dick Johnson on new podcast series 'Unfiltered', F1 Race Director explains Eifel GP Safety Car, Courtney, Adderton keen to stick with Tickford into 2021, VIDEO: Johnson reflects on 40-year anniversary of DJR, DJR pays tribute to supporters with 40th anniversary coin, VIDEO: Kelly’s cross-country engine rebuild for Bathurst, VIDEO: Supercheap Auto's Bathurst 1000 fun break-up press conference, Hazelwood and Boys get bold Bathurst livery. Seton concluded the weekend second overall with a race win on Saturday and two fourth place finishes. He has been married to Emma Bowe since 1995. I was just happy racing and doing my thing. And if it's anniversary time, then maybe we can have a cake or a glass of champagne – if somebody will pay for it! A couple of years later you got that first full-time touring car drive with Dick Johnson in the Shell Sierras.

I just have a lot of respect for him as a driver and a bloke. The only reason I ever left to be honest, and I've told Dick this subsequently, is that I thought it was time to let Steven [Johnson] have a go. Sometimes I played hardball with him later on when I was more comfortable with my place in the world, but it was good. Bowe at Symmons Plains in his title-winning 1995 season. Young fans might not know that you were one of Australia’s gun open-wheel racers back in the day. But we've got over it over the years. It was a big deal. The new Mustang is relevant today, and that is why the new car is a shot in the arm for the sport. Given the Nissan Altima road car exited Australia at the beginning of 2017 due to poor consumer demand, the only car in production currently racing in Supercars is the new imported Holden Commodore. I still love doing it. I grew up in a racing family. The Holden Torana SLR/5000 driver started the final lap in fourth position, passing Ryan Hansford (Torana A9X) before taking second off Aaron Seton (Ford Boss Mustang) at Turn 6. Bowe said that was a sad moment for the country. It's no different really than it was when I was a professional driver except it's now my responsibility and not the responsibility of the team. “People come to the races to see relevance. With a whole lot of moments to think of, Bowe ranked his 1994 Bathurst 1000 crown as the best. The whole country watches that race.” With a whole lot of moments to think of, Bowe ranked his 1994 Bathurst 1000 crown as the best. “I believe the new Mustang will bring more followers and fans into the sport than the Falcon ever did,” Bowe said. I might change classes or categories, but I don't have any intention of not racing.

Hansford finished third overall with two third place finishes and a fifth on Saturday. Jim Richards.

Given the Nissan Altima road car exited Australia at the beginning of 2017 due to poor consumer demand, the only car in production currently racing in Supercars is the new imported Holden Commodore. “The Mustang is hugely recognisable. As he edges towards a half-century career behind the wheel, racing remains his life. But I don't carry any grudges. “I would definitely win another Bathurst over a championship, but that is really having won both of them,” Bowe said. It's a bit of a regret, but the main effect is I've had a 40-plus year motor racing life, and I'm still having it.

John Bowe has driven everything under the sun at Mount Panorama, from Ford’s Mustang, Sierra and Falcon, to a Volvo, Holden Torana and even a Mazda. My first Australian Touring Car Championship race was at Adelaide International Raceway in 1986. I made friends with everybody I could. We’re reaching a lot of anniversaries of your biggest touring car successes: 30 years since Bathurst 1989, 25 years since Bathurst ’94, next year is 25 years since your championship. It will bring fans in.”.

Awarded a place in the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame this year, Bowe is known as a legend of the sport, having won the Australian Touring Car Championship in 1995 and won the Bathurst 1000 with Dick Johnson in 1989 and in 1994. John Bowe has driven everything under the sun at Mount Panorama, from Ford’s Mustang, Sierra and Falcon, to a Volvo, Holden Torana and even a Mazda. 2 DAYS ONLY – DECEMBER 2 nd & 3 rd 2019. In fact, I don't think it, I know it! Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Perth SuperNight, Q&A: Triple Eight’s Perth turnaround explained, Symmons Plains secures new Supercars deal, Saturday Sleuthing: Jim Richards  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: Jason Bargwanna  ›, Bowe regrets not making Holden Supercar switch  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: Maro Engel  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: Nathan Pretty  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: Matt Neal  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: Dugal McDougall  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: Melinda Price  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: John Faulkner  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: John McIntyre  ›, Saturday Sleuthing: The Bowe Falcon living in NZ  ›. The Mustang will be replacing the FG-X Falcon, which first came into the sport in 2015. Back in 1985, the crowds at the tracks for touring cars were as big or bigger than they are now. He and I got on really well, and we knocked the car into really good shape at Bathurst that year. From your touring car days, who was your favourite driver to race against in a head-to-head battle? Despite finishing second, Harris had banked enough points throughout the weekend to claim his maiden round win with appearances on the podium in all three points-paying races. It was one of those that got away.

Panorama With John Bowe. Supercars Australia Invites you to be King of the Mountain with John Bowe at Bathurst! I had Simon Wills as a co-driver; he was a really good driver, but I think, as a team, we were lacking. The Falcon itself as a production vehicle ended in 2016 when Ford Australia shut its doors. As it turned out, Shell didn't want Steven in the car straight away.

Haha, chaos! Earlier in the day, Harris claimed victory in Race 15 of the series with a last lap pass on Seton at Turn 4.

He was very popular, and I think we got on really well because I was never interested in being popular. Back in the day I remember Tony Longhurst punting you off at Winton and copping a $5,000 fine for it... Yeah, that's right! “I always tell people that it was in fact me who created the Craig Lowndes legend, tongue in cheek of course,” Bowe said. My family had no family money, so the racing I did was based on going halves with my dad in a racecar and him doing the work on it in the garage. READ MORE: McLaughlin claims first Supercars title. There's not as much rubbing as there used to be. Hansford finished the weekend with a podium finish in third ahead of fourth-placed Seton and series leader Steve Johnson in fifth. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It was a good time.

The people who turn up and come to watch car racing come to see relevance. Speedcafe.com reserves the right to deny any post that is abusive or offtopic.

I've been in it an awful long time and I intend to stay in it, whether that's until I'm 80, 90, or whatever, I don't know. The series moves onto Mount Panorama supporting the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 on October 10-13. The 1994 race was also significant given that Australia saw the birth of a future star, with Bowe and a young Craig Lowndes fought tooth and nail all the way to the flag. My dad raced when I was a kid. It will bring fans in.” The 2018 season was the last for the Ford Falcon, which bows out after Scott McLaughlin delivered the nameplate its 17th and final championship win in Newcastle late last month. Like Daniel Ricciardo leaving Red Bull in Formula 1; the relationship had just run its course. It is one of the most recognisable icons in the world and is really relevant for the sport. So I made it my business to get around to all the people that ran teams. The official page of motorsport legend John Bowe.

They've cleaned the driving standards up amazingly well now. I raced against the old guys, as in the previous champions like Brock and Moffat, and I raced against all the new champions like Whincup and Winterbottom. Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally. The 2018 season was the last for the Ford Falcon, which bows out after Scott McLaughlin delivered the nameplate its 17th and final championship win in Newcastle late last month. Bowe also slipped by Seton, finishing on the tail of Harris by just 0.1197s.

He was! There will be six new Mustangs on the grid next season being run by Dick Johnson Racing Team Penske and by Tickford Racing.

Having won both titles, Bowe puts his Bathurst crowns above all else. “Winning a Bathurst is very influencing because its a massive deal.

“It has to be my victory with Dick Johnson in 1994, back when we were the Shell team; coincidentally it is still the Shell team now,” Bowe said. 45K likes. I'm also racing some other historic cars that belong to a mate of mine, Joe Calleja, so I do a fair bit of racing still, which I obviously love.

I'd been offered a deal to drive with Caterpillar. I'm still very close with him and his family. I've been very fortunate – and I know I'm very fortunate – to be able to keep racing. He is an actor, known for Prime Suspect (1991), The Living Daylights (1987) and Tipping the Velvet (2002). “Racing an old car is not good for the sport.

We used to have fun. He knows his cars and after his wonderful career in Supercars and the Touring Car Masters, he for one is excited to see the Mustang come into the sport from 2019. They were world class. Today was lots of fun at Laguna Seca. And Simon was a bit impetuous. Everyone gets a little familiar with everyone.

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