Behind-the-scenes at Australia’s LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour race

Supercars Media has teamed up with Gravity Media Australia to deliver the largest-scale TV production to date for the LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour race.

The endurance race includes 18 teams from six countries representing Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Lamborghini and BMW. Drivers already confirmed include MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi, Craig Lowndes, Shane van Gisbergen, Sheldon van der Linde, Chaz Mostert and Matt Campbell.

It takes place at Mount Panorama 3-5 February.

Supercars Media and Gravity Media Australia are using 52 television cameras, on-track, in-car, in the pits and around the track, embedded in concrete kerbs and walls. 16 kilometres of broadcast cable are being used in the production which has a total production crew of 100. The live race will be broadcast by Fox Sports, Kayo, the Seven Network and 7plus across race weekend.

In addition, coverage of this year’s race will be broadcast on Sky Sports NZ and around the world on YouTube through SRO’s GT World platform and other international streaming partners.

Radio Show Ltd, the home of Radio Le Mans, will also carry the international video and audio feed coverage.

Gravity Media has worked with Supercars Media, which produces the global and Australian television coverage of the LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour, for the last eight years.

David Tunnicliffe, Supercars head of broadcast, said: “The LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour is one of the premier motorsports events in the world and we’re thrilled to be working with Gravity Media to deliver the biggest ever television production for the race.

“With over 50 television cameras on-track, in-car, in the pits, around the track, embedded in concrete kerbs and walls, and accessing state of the art high definition outside broadcast facilities, 16 kilometres of broadcast cable and a total production crew of 100, we’ll be capturing every moment of the action for fans around the world to enjoy.

“This year’s race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting ever and we can’t wait to bring all the action to viewers on Fox Sports, Kayo, the Seven Network and 7plus across race weekend.”

Ben Madgwick, director, media services and facilities at Gravity Media, added: “Gravity Media is delighted to expand its partnership with Supercars Media. It is a significant broadcast and technology undertaking across a demanding circuit and we look forward to playing a key role working with Supercars Media in delivering the coverage of the Bathurst 12 Hour to a global audience.

“It is a tremendous event that continues to grow and we are delighted to once again provide Gravity Media’s internationally acknowledged specialised broadcast services and camera technologies. We are also pleased to build on our strong working relationship with everyone at Supercars Media.”