Fred Gibson also rolled his Works GTHO Falcon at McPhillamy Park in the early wet conditions after being forced offline when lapping a slower car. The Falcon spun into the bank and rolled onto its roof on lap 22. Class structure Class A The class for cars under 3000 CP units was contested by Chrysler Valiant Galant, Datsun 1200, Fiat 850 and Mazda 1300. Class B The 3001 to 9000 CP units class saw a mix of Datsun 1600, Fiat 124 Sport, Ford Escort, 2.8 litre Holden Torana and Mazda RX-2. Class C The 9001 to 18000 CP units class featured Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, E38 version of the Chrysler Valiant Charger and 3.3 litre Holden Torana GTR XU-1. Class D For cars over 18001 CP units, the class consisted only of E49 version of the Chrysler Valiant Charger and Ford Falcon GT-HO. Top 10 Qualifiers Results Results sourced in part from: Statistics Pole Position - #1 Allan Moffat - 2:35.8 Fastest Lap - #1 Allan Moffat - 2:36.5 (lap record) Average Speed - 133 km/h Race time of winning car - 6:01:53 (including one minute penalty) One minute penalties were applied to #28 Peter Brock (starting car while refueling), #3 Murray Carter and #53 Bassingthwaite/Hanger (push starts) Two one minute penalties were applied to both #1 Allan Moffat (starting car while refueling) and #2 Leo Geoghegan (push starts) References External links CAMS Manual reference to Australian titles Race results at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au 1972 Hardie-Ferodo 500 images at www.autopics.com.au 1972 Official Programme (including Entry List) at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au 1973 Official Programme (including 1972 Results) at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Motorsport in Bathurst, New South Wales Hardie-Ferodo 500