Who will take the crown as the champion of The Great Race? We return for the 11th round on the Supercars calendar, and the second round of the Ryco Enduro Cup: the Repco Bathurst 1000.
There's plenty happening at Mount Panorama, and it'll be an unforgettable round as someone will get crowned the Ryco Enduro Cup winner, and champion of the famous Mount Panorama.
Here are the top things to check out:
1. Commemorating Peter Brock
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the passing of the King of the Mountain, Peter Brock.
Supercars will commemorate Brock's immeasurable legacy at Bathurst with several activations:
Peter's Pit Lane:
Several of Brock's most iconic cars will be on display at the National Motor Racing Museum in Peter's Pit Lane. Cars spanning from his Bathurst debut in 1969 right through to his final start in 2004 will be displayed, as will historic vision of Brock at the track he made his kingdom. The Peter's Pit Lane exhibit will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Thursday October 8 to Sunday October 11 at the National Motor Racing Museum, located on the outside of Murray's Corner.
Brocky's Helmet:
Fans can also experience an audio-visual presentation of Brock's extraordinary life in the Brocky's Helmet activation. Funded by the NSW Government's Open Streets Program, and led by Transport for NSW, the large dome will be set up on Church St in Bathurst CBD, and will be open between Monday October 4 and Monday October 12 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Brocky's Helmet will have extended opening hours on Wednesday October 7 for the Track to Town parade, closing at 7:00 PM.
David Bromley art collection:
Renowned Australian artist David Bromley, in collaboration with Supercars and the Brock family, has created a special collection of artworks. 15 original artworks, and seven limited-edition prints are on sale, with Bromley reinterpreting Brock's story with his distinctive artistic style. A hero piece is currently being auctioned off for the Starlight Children's Foundation, click here for more information. All original works and prints are on sale via Bromley's website, and will also be available in Peter's Pit Lane? (unsure)
2. Fan Fest Tuesday powered by Repco & Wednesday street party:
The Tuesday fan event conducted in partnership with Bathurst Regional Council, Supercars and Repco is bringing fans, locals and visitors together in the heart of the city from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Kings Parade, in the Bathurst CBD.
From 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM there will be driver appearances from Shell V-Power Racing, PremiAir Racing, Penrite Racing, Team 18, Erebus Motorsport, Matt Stone Racing, and Garry Rogers Motorsport. There are giveaways and family-friendly entertainment including the AirTime Freestyle Motocross Team, plus the 2000 Bathurst-winning GRM Holden Commodore will also be on display.
On Wednesday, Russell Street in Bathurst transforms into the setting for the Repco Bathurst 1000 Street Party from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The festivities begin with Track to Town, where all 26 Supercars will depart Mount Panorama around 5:30 PM and arrive downtown near the courthouse by about 5:45 PM, before returning to the circuit around 6:55 PM.
Between 5:50 PM and 6:50 PM, fans can take part in the signing session, where drivers are available for autographs and selfies, and complimentary posters will be handed out.
At 6:10 PM, the PIRTEK Pit Stop Challenge finals kick off — the top four pit crews from the season battle it out for a $20,000 prize and the much-coveted Golden Rattle Gun Trophy.
3. Lap 162
Bathurst celebrations will continue into Monday with Lap 162: The Great Race Cool Down, an all-ages, alcohol free event in Bathurst CBD.
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
4. Signing Sessions:
There will be multiple opportunities throughout the week at Bathurst, where fans will be able to get an autograph and a selfie with their favourite Supercars drivers, see below dates, times and locations:
Tuesday 6th October: 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM at the Fan Fest (Brodie Kostecki, Todd Hazelwood, Rylan Gray, Tony D'Alberto, Declan Fraser, Nash Morris, Jayden Ojeda, David Russell, Matt Payne, Will Davison, Kai Allen, Tim Slade, David Reynolds, James Courtney, Anton De Pasquale, Lee Holdsworth, Cooper Murray, Lochie Dalton, Jobe Stewart, Jarrod Hughes, Jack Le Brocq, Harri Jones, Zach Bates, Aaron Seton, James Moffat, Nathan Herne)
Wednesday 7th October: 5:50 PM to 6:50 PM at the Repco Bathurst 1000 Street Party
Friday 9th October: 8:30 AM to 9:05 AM in the Supercars paddock (behind the Team Garages)*
Saturday 10th October: 3:10 PM to 3:50 PM in the Supercars paddock (behind the Team Garages)*
DUNLOP Super2 Series:
The DUNLOP Super2 Series will also have signing sessions throughout the weekend, below are dates, times and locations:
Saturday 10th October: 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM in the Supercars paddock (near Tower 1)*
*Paddock pass upgrade is required to access the Supercars paddock, you can purchase one here.
5. Support Categories:
The DUNLOP Super2 Series, along with the Tyrepower V8 SuperUte Series, Porsche Equity-One Carrera Cup, Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia GR Cup, and Touring Car Masters will be racing throughout the weekend at the Repco Bathurst 1000.
NOTE: Sessions may change without notice due to operational requirements.
6. Track+ Members:
For MySupercars Track+ Members - members will receive 30-minute early access on SUNDAY ONLY via the Main Gate (Gate 4) when entering the event precinct.
More information about opening times, box office times and getting around the precinct, click here.
7. Off Track
Defence Force Displays & Aerial Power:
Across the weekend, the Australian Defence Force brings energy on the ground and in the sky. Fans can experience the Team Army display, Royal Australian Navy showcase, and the renowned Defence Force Band.
Keep an eye out for the colourful RAAF balloons (from Friday to Sunday) and don’t miss the breathtaking F35-A aerial display on Sunday before race start.
Drift, Stunts & Extreme Thrills:
The action doesn’t stop on the circuit - the Boost Mobile Pro Drift Team and Hot Wheels stunt drivers will put on heart-racing demonstrations all weekend. From smoking tyres to jaw-dropping stunts, these shows bring raw power and entertainment to fans of all ages.
Repco Favourites:
Repco will have their trackside store and mountainside store open throughout the week, as well as the Repco Fan Cam, Prize Drop, Meat Tray Raffle giveaways at the campsites and much more!
To find out more about what's happening at the Repco Bathurst 1000, click here to view the What's On page.
8. Plan your visit to Bathurst
There's so much to explore within the Bathurst region, and our Plan Your Visit page showcases the best of the best in the town of Bathurst and surrounds. Click here to visit the Plan Your Visit page.
9. For the latest news and alerts, don't forget to download the Supercars App:
Download the Supercars App today for FREE to receive all the latest updates, live race data, exclusive news, personalised updates, and real-time insights.
Upgrade to MySupercars+ for enhanced live timing; in-depth analysis, and race radio. Watch every pass, battle and all the action through Shotgun: in-car video and audio - available during Boost Mobile Qualifying and Race sessions.
10. Bathurst Merch:
Head over to Merchandise Alley throughout the event to purchase official Supercars Bathurst merchandise or even merch from one of your favourite teams.
Alternatively, you can also purchase merch through the Supercars Shop by clicking here.
11. Official Charity - Starlight's Race for Smiles:
Starlight’s Race for Smiles puts you in the driver’s seat to help sick kids across Australia. Buy your virtual driver’s seat today!
Every seat purchased helps Starlight power happiness for seriously ill children like Ollie, helping them cope with hospital and treatment.
Donate now and help drive happiness for sick kids.
12. Bathurst Track Schedule:
The action begins on Thursday 8 October, with Practice 1 (all drivers) from 1:30 PM AEDT, followed by Practice 2 (co-drivers only) later in the afternoon at 3:45 PM. These opening sessions set the pace and allow teams to dial in setups.
On Friday 9 October, Supercars return for Practice 3 from 10:05 AM and Practice 4 from 1:15 PM. Boost Mobile Qualifying for the Bathurst 1000 takes place from 4:10 PM, putting each driver’s pace and consistency under the spotlight and setting the Top 10 for shootout on Saturday.
Saturday 11 October features Practice 5 (co-drivers) from 10:05 AM, then Practice 6 (all drivers) from 1:10 PM. The Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout, that finalises the grid ahead of Sunday kicks off from 5:05 PM AEDT.
Finally, on Sunday 12 October, Supercars take to the track for a Warm Up session from 8:30 AM, before the Great Race - Race 27, the 161-lap Repco Bathurst 1000 - kicking off at 11:30 AM AEDT.
13. Getting to Bathurst
If you are travelling to the Repco Bathurst 1000, Supercars along with Transport for NSW and Destination NSW have provided some helpful information about travelling by car and public transport to the event, please see below:
If you are driving to Bathurst from the east (e.g. Sydney, Blue Mountains, etc), Victoria Pass on the Great Western Highway between Mount Victoria and Little Hartley is CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. You will need to use an alternate route.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you add additional time to get to/from Bathurst.
If you are travelling via public transport, additional train services from Sydney (departing at Blacktown Station) will be added on Saturday (10th) and Sunday (11th).
14. Transport, Parking and Event Information:
We highly recommend all fans to utilise public transport to and from the event.
Getting to Mount Panorama offers a few options. Public transport is available - you can arrive by train to Bathurst, then use local services or shuttles into the event precinct. For public transport information in and around Bathurst, including shuttle services, click here to view the Bathurst Buslines website.
For those driving, several roads will have closures and traffic diversions, so it’s recommended to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
Once you’re on site, there’s parking available, including dedicated accessible car parks. Inside the venue, an internal shuttle bus will help move fans between key points (gates, grandstands, amenities).
For ride-shares, taxis, and private drop-offs/pickups, there will be designated zones to streamline traffic flow and avoid congestion.
15. Camping:
We recommend campers visit the Bathurst Camping Hub, a dedicated section of the Supercars website, where campers can find all important information, report any issues at the campsites, find out what to do in and around Bathurst, and finally score some special camping deals/offers from our partners.
16. Track Map:
Click here to view the PDF Track Map for the Repco Bathurst 1000
Click here to view the PDF Accessible Map for the Repco Bathurst 1000
The interactive map will be available soon.
17. Other links
For more information about the Repco Bathurst 1000, click the links below:
Results (coming soon)
