A thrilling changing of the guard takes place on the mountain during an absolute classic battle of attrition. Total chaos unfolds with a record number of safety car deployments keeping the field tightly bunched. The closing laps build into an epic, high-stakes shootout between veteran privateer Dick Johnson and a spectacular 22-year-old rookie named Craig Lowndes. Making a daring pass, Lowndes announces himself to the world before Johnson fights back to win.