Why is Aaron Seton trending today?
Seton is trending because he started the Bathurst 1000 on pole and has led the opening laps, keeping his team at the front of the race. The event is the season‑ending Supercars endurance round at Mount Panorama.
What happened
- 10 Oct, 06:30 UTC
Zach Bates secured pole in the Top‑10 Shootout, with co‑driver Aaron Seton set to start the race from that position [1]
- 10 Oct, 07:15 UTC
Seton led the first four laps of the Bathurst 1000, maintaining the lead over Todd Hazelwood [1]
- 10 Oct, 08:00 UTC
Media highlighted Seton's family legacy – son of two‑time champion Glenn Seton and grandson of 1965 winner Barry Seton – as he shares the #10 car with Bates [2]
What you need to know
Seton is co‑driver for Matt Stone Racing’s Chevrolet entry at Bathurst.
He started the race from pole after the Top‑10 Shootout.
The race is the final round before the Supercars Finals Series.
Weather is clear, so no rain‑related incidents are expected.
It is not yet known whether Seton will keep the lead for the remainder of the 1000‑km race or how his performance will affect the championship standings.
Background
The Bathurst 1000 is the marquee event of the Australian Supercars season, held at Mount Panorama. This year 54 drivers entered, with teams using co‑drivers for the endurance format. The event concludes the Enduro Cup before the Finals Series begins [1].
Zach Bates, a 22‑year‑old rookie, claimed a surprise pole in the Top‑10 Shootout, putting the Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet on the front row alongside Seton, who will start the race from that position [1][2].
Aaron Seton comes from a prominent racing family – his father Glenn won the series twice and his grandfather Barry won Bathurst in 1965 – adding historical interest to his current role [2].
Questions people ask
What car is Aaron Seton driving at Bathurst?
He is sharing the #10 Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet with Zach Bates.
Has Aaron Seton ever led a Bathurst 1000 before?
This is his first appearance leading the race from pole position.
How does the Bathurst 1000 affect the Supercars championship?
Results contribute to the Enduro Cup and can influence the final eight spots for the Finals Series.
Where this came from
[2] supercars.com
Whincup staggered by shock Bates Bathurst pole
Preview image from supercars.com
[3] nine.com.au
Supercars rookie joins elite club to claim maiden pole at Bathurst 1000
Preview image from nine.com.au
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