Fan-Fest Tuesday to rev up Repco Bathurst 1000 race week

A new event, Fan-Fest Tuesday powered by Repco, has been added to the popular Repco Bathurst 1000 off-track events calendar.

Fan-Fest Tuesday brings an additional day of fan activations in Bathurst leading up to the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000, including various family attractions from 3:00pm to 8:00pm in Bathurst CBD.

Mayor Cr Robert Taylor said the off-track program brings the excitement and colour of the Bathurst 1000 into the heart of the CBD, and this year’s Fan-Fest Tuesday will kick off the race week celebrations.

“Fan-Fest Tuesday will feature twilight markets, food trucks and family friendly entertainment and activities, as well as plenty of chances to win with a series of on-stage giveaways as we kick off race week in Kings Parade, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm,” Mayor Taylor said.

Repco Executive General Manager - Marketing, Mitch Wiley, said Repco is proud to work in conjunction with Bathurst Regional Council to bring Fan-Fest Tuesday to life.

"The Repco Bathurst 1000 is no longer just a four-day motorsport event. It's a week-long celebration of all things cars, and Fan-Fest Tuesday will set the tone by bringing fans, locals, and visitors together in the heart of Bathurst for an unforgettable start to the week of The Great Race," Wiley said.

Supercars Head of Events Nicole Dickinson said the new Fan-Fest Tuesday initiative was a perfect way to build anticipation for Australia’s biggest race.

“Race week at Bathurst is one of the most exciting times of the year for motorsport fans, and Fan-Fest Tuesday is going to take that buzz to the next level,” Dickinson said.

“It’s a chance for fans to come together, meet drivers, enjoy great entertainment, and be part of the magic of Bathurst before the first car even hits the track.

“The excitement continues on Wednesday evening with the Repco Bathurst 1000 Street Party on Russell Street, featuring a spectacular Track to Town parade of all 27 cars from Mount Panorama, the thrilling PIRTEK Pit Stop Challenge finals, and an all-driver signing session.”

The popular Repco Bathurst 1000 Street Party also returns on Wednesday October 8, with exciting details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Mayor Taylor said another new initiative this year is the Bathurst Bargain Book – a coupon book offering revved up race week offers.

“The Bathurst Bargain Book will feature discounts and offers at local businesses to encourage visiting race goers to visit and spend in and around our region. Plus, another opportunity for our local businesses to be in the spotlight is by participating in the Fan-Fest Tuesday giveaway event. If you have a product or item you think would make for a great race week giveaway prize, Council’s Events team will be keen to hear from you,” commented Mayor Taylor.

Additionally, Mayor Taylor affirmed that the popular race week window display competition is back again in 2025: “Local businesses who look to decorate and boost their storefront window displays will be in the running to win great prizes and, thanks to our friends at Repco, participating businesses will also receive four-day general admission passes to the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000!” Mayor Taylor said.

During the Bathurst 1000, Council will be heading trackside at Mount Panorama with staff onsite promoting the Bathurst Region and all that our area has to offer to visiting race fans.

To get involved and to find out more about Council’s race week program, visit: Repco Bathurst 1000 Bathurst Regional Council.