{"id":139263,"date":"2021-10-05T01:04:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T01:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=139263"},"modified":"2021-10-05T11:59:04","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T11:59:04","slug":"supercars-champion-ruled-out-of-bathurst-1000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=139263","title":{"rendered":"Supercars champion ruled out of Bathurst 1000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin<\/a> has been ruled out of this year's Bathurst 1000<\/a>, with travel restrictions preventing him from returning from the United States.<\/p>\n

McLaughlin, who took up a full-time drive in the IndyCar series this year, had been named as one of the drivers for his former team, Dick Johnson Racing.<\/p>\n

But the team confirmed this morning he won't be at Mount Panorama in December, instead nominating Alex and Will Davison to share the No.17 Mustang, with Tony D'Alberto and Anton De Pasquale in the No.11 car.<\/p>\n

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"It is disappointing to not be able to travel home and take part in the biggest race on the Australian motorsport calendar \u2013 it's something I was looking forward to, but with the prolonged quarantine requirements and Australian COVID-19 restrictions, the timing just hasn't worked out," McLaughlin said.<\/p>\n

"I was also looking forward to seeing the team, the Supercars supporters, and my family and friends \u2013 who I haven't seen in over 18 months – and putting on a great show at Mount Panorama. Hopefully we can see what 2022 brings. <\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/p>\n

"I know Alex will do a great job in my place. I'll certainly be watching from the US and wish the team the best of luck for the season finale."<\/p>\n

DJR boss Ryan Story said McLaughlin was always facing an uphill battle to return for this year's race.<\/p>\n

"We knew from the beginning of the season that Scott's availability to race with us this year would rest on a number of factors, including the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic along with the INDYCAR schedule. Unfortunately, the timing just hasn't aligned how we'd hoped," he said.<\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/p>\n

"Alex is a quality driver who has a history with this team, and of course pairing him with his brother makes them a terrific combination for this year's Great Race. He has been spending a lot of time with us here at the workshop, getting to know the cars and the team and learning how we operate. <\/p>\n

"Tony has been with the team for a number of years now and has proven himself a fast, reliable and solid codriver. He brings vast experience and will form a great combination with Anton."<\/p>\n

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