All 4 Mechanical Erebus Academy driver Bailey Sweeny has grabbed spots, avoided a mid pack crash and come home in a strong 5th place - from the 30 car field - during Race 1 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 championship round at Mount Panorama, Bathurst.

Yesterday, in Qualifying, Sweeny set a time of 2.40.5 to start the race from 7th on the grid.

Race 2 will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 13.30 AEST - and Race 3 on Sunday at 08.35 - as part of the Repco Supercars Bathurst 1000 event.

All races and qualifying will be shown live on TV on Foxtel across the whole weekend.