The 2018 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour entry so far boasts 12 different brands, with teams from Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA, in addition to the local outfits.

Line honours will be fought out by the GT3 sports category, but already five GT4 category entries are confirmed in this new and growing division of production-based GT cars.

Early bird entries close at midnight, September 30.

“Early interest has been great and we already have the makings of another world-class field for 2018,” Event Director John Casey said.

“There are more than 40 cars locked in already, including some that we know will surprise people when they are announced.

“Several major outfits are close to firming their plans and rolling out their announcements over the coming weeks.”

Event organisers also confirmed a strong response to camping and ticket sales, with  the McPhillamy Park and Paddock campgrounds already sold out.

Sites remain in the Reid & Sulman Park campgrounds, as well as the Tent City ‘Glamping’ experience located at the top of the Mountain.