About Zach Bates

Zachary Richard Bates (born 8 April 2004) is an Australian racing driver who competes in Repco Supercars Championship. The son of former rally driver and V8 Supercars regular Rick, Bates was runner-up in the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series and the 2024 Super2 Series champion. Zach is the nephew of 4-time Australian Rally Champion Neal Bates. He is also the cousin of 3-time Australian Rally Champion Harry Bates, and cousin of Lewis Bates, also an Australian Rally Champion.