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The Friday Crash Miracle: Stone Brothers' Inaugural Win

Friday morning practice, Mount Panorama, 1998. Jason Bright's Stone Brothers Racing Ford EL Falcon - inherited from their Alan Jones Racing heritage, a 1996-built chassis upgraded to EL specification - clipped the wall at the exit of The Cutting. Heavy damage. A cracked chassis rail. Wrecked bodywork. Most teams would have packed up and waited for next year.

Not Ross and Jim Stone. The brothers pulled an all-nighter. Mechanics worked through the darkness, welding, rebuilding, racing against sunrise. By Saturday morning, the car was ready to race. It finished 15th on the grid after the Top 10 Shootout.

AND THEN IT WON THE RACE!

The 1998 FAI 1000 was the V8 Supercars' second standalone Bathurst 1000 race. The field was fierce - Perkins and Ingall, Lowndes and Skaife, Seton and Bowe. But Bright and co-driver Steven Richards, in the #4 Pirtek-sponsored Ford EL Falcon, held off a charging Larry Perkins by just over 10 seconds to claim the chequered flag.

This was Jason Bright's first and only Bathurst victory. This was Steven Richards' first of five wins. This was Stone Brothers Racing's maiden Bathurst triumph - the team that would go on to win three consecutive V8 Supercars championships with Marcos Ambrose and Russell Ingall. And this was the first time a Ford EL Falcon had conquered the mountain in the V8 Supercars era.

A practice crash. An overnight rebuild. A 15th-place start. A win. It remains one of the most improbable stories in Bathurst history.

Printed in Australia on premium fabric, this race-inspired tribute tee features the iconic Pirtek livery of the 1998 winner. Add your name or number to make it uniquely yours.

Why serious fans choose STOMPSHOP:

  • Race-Inspired Design - Faithful to the 1998 Stone Brothers Pirtek EL Falcon livery
  • Made in Australia - Premium prints supporting local manufacturing
  • Premium Fabric - High-quality textile with a superior hand-feel and long-lasting vibrancy
  • Personalisation Ready - Add your crew name or racing number
  • Australian Motorsport Heritage - Celebrating the moments that defined Bathurst history

Perfect for Ford fans, Stone Brothers Racing supporters, and anyone who loves a comeback story. Order your 1998 Bathurst Winner Ford EL Falcon tribute shirt today.

TEES

100% cotton • 180gsm

shoulder to shoulder tape • better comfort and durability

minimised shrinkage • pre-shrunk fabric

HOODIES

80% cotton • 20% polyester anti-pill fleece • 290 GSM

unisex • pullover hood • kangaroo pocket

pre-shrunk • minimised shrinkage

 

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Your shirt will leave our Melbourne based location in 5-7 business days with Australia Post signature required on delivery.

 

All Artwork by James Bailey Stomp Impressions © 2026