$35K Esky with TVs and beer fridge steals show at Bathurst

ONE keen Bathurst 1000 veteran has stepped things up a notch, bringing his very expensive Esky to the top of the mountain. And it has more bells and whistles than you would find at your local bar. Have a look at what $35,000 will get you on an Esky.

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WHAT would your better half say if you told her she couldn’t park her car in the garage because the space is needed to house your Esky?

Thankfully Brad Denning’s partner, Michelle Branch, is not only supportive of parking the cars outside, she encourages it.

And it’s easy to see why when you learn his “mobile” Esky is worth more than $35,000.

Yes, that’s one hi-tech Esky that stretches well into the distance. Picture: Richard Dobson

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Parked on the skyline of the colourful Mount Panorama at the Bathurst 1000, Mr Denning has been building his pet project for around nine years.

“It gets bigger every year, but I am running out of space and pulling power,” he told The Sunday Telegraph, referring to his 10-metre-long Esky.

“It has a 40-inch TV at the front with a sound system, behind it we have 20-inch TVs with PlayStations and simulators attached so we can race each other.

Michelle Branch and Brad Denning find time to race against each other on driving simulators attached to his mobile Esky. Picture: Richard Dobson

“We have another sound system, dry ice Esky, the toolbox is also an Esky and the tap with running water is also used as dry ice for extra cooling.

“Up the back with have another 50-inch TV, a full fridge and a satellite dish for the Foxtel we are watching right now.”

Sydneysider Brad Denning named his Esky "Team Bin Racin" because the front motor is built using a bin. He dropped the “G” from “racing” because he doesn’t actually take it on the track.

Mr Denning said all up he has spent more than $35,000, but the cost is of little concern every year when people flock to the top of the mountain and celebrate his handiwork.

“I’ve been coming for the last 25 years, but this has been around for the last nine,” he said.

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“It makes things very easy. We have beer and did a 6.5kg pork roast last night while watching Friday Night Live on Foxtel,” he said.

“Tonight, we are doing a beef spit, kebabs and plenty of other good stuff.”

It’s safe to say Brad Denning will inspire men across the country with this weapon.

When asked if she was really as enthusiastic about her partner’s $35,000 Esky as he was, Ms Branch confirmed with enthusiasm.

“Oh, yes, I really do love it. I couldn’t be more supportive,” she said.

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