Gallery: 2021 Supercars season launch

The new season has officially been launched, with all 24 drivers assembling in Bathurst to kick off the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship.

The event was hosted by Hall of Fame inductee and esteemed commentator Neil Crompton, with Fox Sports host Jess Yates and the Seven Network's Mark Beretta also on stage.

The launch featured video messages from Supercars CEO Sean Seamer and AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, with the iconic rock band providing the theme song for the 2021 season.

Cars will hit the track on Friday for opening practice of the Repco Mt Panorama 500. Tickets are on sale now.

This weekend’s event will be broadcast live on Foxtel and the Seven Network, and will be streamed on Kayo. Check out the full TV schedule here.