HDT to outline Bathurst plans after 2026 Great Race
HDT has confirmed a Bathurst announcement for 12 October after the 2026 Bathurst 1000, but has not yet said whether the comeback will involve racing, road cars or both.
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HDT sets a Bathurst date for its next move
HDT has confirmed that it will make “a significant announcement” about its future at Mount Panorama on Monday, October 12, the day after the 2026 Bathurst 1000 endurance classic. In CarExpert’s report, the company said the announcement will set out “future plans for the legendary brand and its return to the heartland of Australian motorsport”, but it did not say whether the comeback will be motorsport-based, focused on road cars, or a mix of both. 1
What the announcement is expected to show
The press release quoted by CarExpert says the Bathurst appearance will give “a first look at the ambitious new direction for HDT”, with reference to the brand’s Bathurst-winning heritage, its future automotive plans and a renewed presence in Bathurst. HDT also said the event will include a display of rare HDT Special Vehicles road cars not shown elsewhere during the Bathurst race weekend, including a historically significant HDT VL SL Commodore that was used as the prototype and engineering mule for the HDT VL Director and Aero. 1
Brock anniversary activity and event format
CarExpert reported that the announcement is being staged as part of Peter Brock anniversary celebrations alongside the Bathurst Regional Council’s “Lap 162: The Great Race Cool Down” event. The day is planned to open with the Great Race winners appearing in live Sunrise crosses in front of the Brock Helmet in Bathurst’s CBD, followed by a winners’ parade along Russell Street between 9:00am and 9.30am and a live Q&A in Kings Parade hosted by Supercars commentator Richard Craill. CarExpert also said HDT has joined Lap 162 as a major sponsor, with displays, merchandise and fan activations planned for the day. 1
The brand’s historical frame
CarExpert’s background on the announcement says the Holden Dealer Team was established in 1969, originally owned by Holden dealers and headed by Harry Firth, before Peter Brock bought the business in 1979. It says Brock then created HDT Special Vehicles in 1980 to build high-performance road cars and help fund the race team, and later sold the operation in 1988 after his split with Holden. 1
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