Starting in 2001, a 30 lap (approximately 185 km) non-championship feature race was held for the series as part of the Bathurst 1000 weekend.

In 2014 the Development Series announced it would introduce a showcase 250 km mini endurance race on the Saturday of Bathurst 1000 weekend, giving teams and drivers a real taste of competing at Australia's greatest circuit.

During the race, teams are required to make one compulsory pit stop, for a minimum fuel drop of 80 litres and four tyres.

Pole sitter Garry Jacobson followed Dumbrell home with Paul Morris Motorsport's Anton De Pasquale claiming his first podium finish in the series in third.

This did not eventuate, and instead several teams decided to sit out the Bathurst 250, leading to a small field and the decision being made that the event would return to the championship in 2018.

Jones spun into the gravel and Jacobson slowed with damage, granting victory to Dean Fiore for MW Motorsport.

[6] Two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Earl Bamber made a guest series appearance in the race, co-driving with Brenton Grove.