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Hear them roar

07 Oct 2015
It's the first day of on-track action at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, with three practice sessions and plenty of off-track entertainment on offer
2 mins by James Pavey
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The roar of the V8 Supercars is set toecho aroundMount Panorama today for the first time in 2015, with three practice sessions scheduled forday one at the Supercheap Auto Baturst 1000.

The on-track action kicks off with practice oneat 11.15am - a 45-minute session open to all drivers.Then at 1.20pm, the co-drivers will take the wheel for practice two, before another all drivers session at 3.20pm.

While the V8 Supercars aren't on track, the high-octane entertainment will continue with the Touring Car Masters, Aussie Racing Cars, V8 Utes, Porsche Carrera Cup and the V8 Supercars Dunlop Series all laying down some rubber in their respective practice and qualifying sessions today.

After the Dunlop Series are unleashed onto the mountain, come along to the support category paddock for their signing session at 12.15pm. Get some autographs, take some pictures and wish your favourite drivers good luck during the 30-minute session.

View every era in the Mountain's magnificent history at the History of Motorsport display. 33 of Mount Panorama's most iconic cars and motorbikes have assembled in an unprecedented display, ranging from a 1914 Douglas 2 TT bike to Triple Eight's 2006 Supercheap Auto Bathurst winning Falcon. It's a display of racing nostalgia for fans to reminisce and admire the progress of Australian motorsport.

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Woodchips will fly during the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS demonstrations at the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 today. The top 16 lumberjacks from across Australia will descend on Bathurst like a ton of wood when the axe is dropped. Buckle up for the original extreme sport with demonstrations kicking off at 10.00am.

See Mount Panorama from the sky with Sydney Helicopters' Scenic Flights. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the on-track action during two spectacular laps of Mount Panorama. Get ready for take off from 9.00am today.

Show your true colours and get kitted out in your favourite team's gear down at Merchandise Alley.

While you're there, check out the Supercheap Auto Track and Mountain store to stock up on everything you'll need to enjoy the event. The store is full of gear to make your trip to the Mountain hassle free, with a huge range of camp chairs, tarps, tents and more. With an additional store at the top of the mountain, you won't go without this weekend.

Be part of the legend of Bathurst. Click here for event info and ticketing options.

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