Bathurst 1986
Driving a Holden VK Commodore SS Group A that was owned by his co-driver, Graeme Bailey and built by his long time team, Roadways, Grice posted the first 100 mph average lap in a Group A car, backing up his feat of achieving the first 100 mph average lap in a Group C Holden VH Commodore in 1982. Grice's time for the 6.172km circuit in 1986 was a 2:16.16 (compared to his 1982 time of 2:17.8) although he only achieved pole position in 1982.
Grice and Bailey led for all-but 12 laps and Grice drove for 137 of the 163 laps (before the track alterations in response to FIA request reduced the race to 161 laps).
When asked recently, which Bathurst win was more satisfying, Grice replied:
- "I think 1986, as we kicked the factory's arse. They didn't like that, but you get that."
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