Lap 162: The Great Race Cooldown
The Bathurst celebrations will continue on Monday 12 October with Lap 162: The Great Race Cool Down, an all-ages, alcohol-free activation in the Bathurst CBD.
The full schedule of events can be found below. Note, this is an all ages, alcohol-free event.
Schedule:
Morning
2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 Winning Drivers Sunrise Live Cross in front of the Brock Helmet in Kings Parade
Winning Drivers’ Parade along Russell Street at 9:00 to 9:30am
Mid-Morning
Join some of the most influential players in the history of Australia's Automotive Icon HDT as they take the stage live for a special Q and A hosted by Supercars’ Richard Craill.
Q and A positioned in front of the Brock Helmet in Kings Parade
Lunch
Enjoy a local lunch in the afternoon from Bathurst’s great array of pubs and cafes in town.
Afternoon
Live music concert at 3:45pm
Stage positioned on Russell Street in front of Bathurst Court House
Line-up
Set Fire To This Town (Cold Chisel Tribute Band) – Local support act
And Metallica For All (Metallica Tribute Band) – Local support act
The Choirboys
The Angels
Getting There:
Regular Route 528 bus services will continue to operate on Monday 12 October, providing transport between Mount Panorama and Bathurst CBD. Additional services are also being explored, with further details to be provided closer to the event.