1985 JRA TWR XJ-S BATHURST WINNER 'WINGED' AT BATHURST IN 2022!

TWR XJ-S Jaguar chassis 006, the car which won the 1984 Spa 24 Hour classic race, and then the other most important TWR XJ-S victory at Bathurst in 1985, was raced in a wet Bathurst support event in 2022. Unfortunately, the most original and 'untouched' of all seven TWR XJ-S race cars, was superficially damaged when owner Mike Roddy lost control and had a half spin on the first racing lap at the relatively slow Griffin's Bend. The event was commenced for the first three laps under the Safety Car because of the wet track conditions. The front corner glanced a concrete wall, damaging the driver's side mudguard, bonnet and other body elements. However, Mike was able to resume racing and came home in eleventh.

It was the first mark put on the car since it was last raced by TWR in New Zealand back in 1987. Mike's son Jordan assured us the damage was not serious, and all of the original special TWR panels have been repaired and refitted to the car. We have seen an image of the car during that process and can guarantee there is no structural damage at all. Great news. No