RICK Kelly is confident his Nissan can be a contender at this year’s Bathurst 1000 after a great run during practice this week.

Kelly finished 11th fastest in Friday's final round of qualifying after a strong outing the day before.

Driving his Silver Bullet Castrol car, Kelly clocked his quickest time around the Mount Panorama track on Thursday.

“It’s been a really positive day, Geo...