The flagship of the New Zealand motor racing scene is upon us.

It's Bathurst 1000 weekend, with qualifying today and the main race for the Supercars championship on Sunday afternoon.

If Kiwi Scott Mclaughlin wasn't your favourite already, he should be now after setting a new lap record in practice.

Four time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy joined Mike Hosking to preview the big race.

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