Craig Lowndes
Craig Lowndes is the most successful driver in Australian motor sport history, with numerous championships, race wins, and podium finishes, including a record 14 podiums at the Bathurst 1000.
Auto Racing Driver
June 21, 1974
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Craig Lowndes, an Australian race car driver, is highly regarded as one of the top touring car drivers in the country’s history. He is renowned for his three V8 Supercar Championship titles, seven record-breaking Bathurst 1000 victories, and numerous other accomplishments, such as multiple Australian Driver Championships, Barry Sheene Medal awards, and countless Australian Touring Car Championship race wins. Lowndes has also played a significant role as an ambassador and mentor for young drivers entering the sport.
Lowndes boasts an impressive record of nine 500-kilometer V8 Supercar/ATCC endurance titles, including six Sandown 500 wins, two Phillip Island 500 titles, and one Queensland 500 victory. He was the first driver in ATCC/V8SC history to achieve 100 race wins and holds the record for the most Bathurst 1000 podiums with 14. In 2019, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contributions to motorsport, solidifying his status as one of Australia’s most well-known and beloved sporting heroes.