Seto prepares Bathurst assault

Having watched the Bathurst 1000 on TV for the first time in almost 40 years, veteran V8 driver Glenn Seton is rapt to be teaming up with Jason Bargwanna at this year's race for Kelly Brothers Racing.

Forty-five-year-old Seton was announced as Bargwanna's team-mate in the Rock Holden Commodore for both the Phillip Island 500 and Bathurst 1000, the pair becoming the equal-most experienced Bathurst campaigners this year.

Seton has 26 Bathurst starts to his name and in conjunction with Bargwanna's 13, the pair are level with TeamVodafone's Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife with 39 races around Mt Panorama between them.

"I'm really looking forward to being a part of that and to get up on that podium is our aim," Seton said.

"Last year was the first year that I've sat at home and watched it on TV for a lot of years, probably 30 or 40 years, because I used to go there every year, even with my dad when he was racing back in the 60s and 70s."

"So it was my first opportunity to watch it on TV and I didn't like where I was watching it from."

"I haven't really finished my goals at Bathurst. I've got close to winning it but I've never won it and this year I'd like to have the opportunity to hopefully finish on the podium and win it with Jason in the Rock Commodore."

"Now that the full-time drivers are split it probably gives 12 cars the opportunity to win that event and I think that we are a part of those 12 cars. There is no doubt about that."

"I'm looking forward to the challenge and I know Jason is looking forward to the challenge. We are going there to win."

Racing for Tasman Motorsport last year, Bargwanna was challenging for a podium position for much of the race before eventually finishing sixth.

The 38-year-old believes Seton's extra experience will give them an edge in this year's fixture.

"Obviously this year, with not being able to pair up your No.1 drivers, it's going to make the race very interesting," said Bargwanna.

"Last year I had Mark Noske in my car and we were fighting for a podium position."

"I think this year with Glenn with me in the Rock car, there is no doubt that with the experience we have between us, we are in with a good shot."

"When you look at the amount of podiums that Glenn has had at Bathurst it shows what he is capable of there."

"We teamed up together at the (Bathurst) 12 Hour in separate cars but in the same team earlier this year."

"I chased him around the Mountain and I can tell you that he knows the place better than most and that's the bloke you need in your car."

"I'd be honoured to be able to share his first win at Bathurst. Fortunately for me I've got one (in 2000) but it would be nice to have a second and to make sure that Glenn gets his first in the Rock Commodore."