Repco Bathurst 1000: Everything you need to know
Who will take the crown as the champion of The Great Race? We return for the 10th 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. 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.
There will be driver appearances from Shell V-Power Racing, PremiAir Racing and Penrite Racing, as well as the famous Repco Bus making an appearance. There are giveaways and family-friendly entertainment including the AirTime Freestyle Motorcross Team.
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 27 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 6:00 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.
2. 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 7th October: 4:45 PM to 5:30 PM at the Fan Fest (Brodie Kostecki, Todd Hazelwood, Will Davison, Tony D’Alberto, James Golding, David Russell, Richie Stanaway, Nash Morris, Matt Payne, Garth Tander, Kai Allen and Dale Wood)
Wednesday 8th October: 5:50 PM to 6:50 PM at the Repco Bathurst 1000 Street Party
Thursday 9th October: 11:40 AM to 12:10 PM at the Harris Park/Bathurst Walk (Team 18, PremiAir, MSR, MSR Wildcard, BJR, Tickford, Tickford Wildcard and Erebus drivers)
Saturday 11th October: 8:35 AM to 9:05 AM at the Harris Park/Bathurst Walk (Red Bull, Grove, Triple Eight, WAU, DJR and BRT drivers)
Saturday 11th October: 3:10 PM to 3:45 PM in the Supercars Paddock (behind the Team Garages)*
Dunlop Super2 Series:
The Dunlop Super2 will also have signing sessions throughout the weekend, below are dates, times and locations:
Saturday 11th October: 11:40 AM to 12:10 PM in the Supercars Paddock (Near Tower 1)*
*Paddock Pass upgrade is required to access the Supercars Paddock, you can purchase one here.
View What's On at the Repco Bathurst 1000 by clicking here.
3. Support Categories:
The Dunlop Super2 Series, along with the Tyrepower V8 SuperUte Series, Paynter Dixon Porsche Carrera Cup and GR Cup will be racing throughout the weekend at the Repco Bathurst 1000.
NOTE: Sessions may change without notice due to operational requirements.
4. 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.
5. Driver's Only Live, 100 Years of Ford, Australian Defence Force displays and much more...
Driver's Only Live Recording:
Kick off your Bathurst week in style with the Driver’s Only Live Recording on Tuesday 7 October, 6–7pm at the Knickerbocker Hotel.
Celebrating 100 Years of Ford:
From Thursday through Sunday, the National Motor Racing Museum hosts a special exhibition honouring 100 years of Ford in Australia. Dive into the brand’s rich legacy, explore iconic machines, and relive a century of unforgettable moments that helped shape Australian motoring history.
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 campsides 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.
6. 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.
In addition, we also have our Bathurst Local Trails, showcasing a variety of itineraries/short drives that you can take in between sessions, during lunchtime and throughout the day. We've also have a variety of pubs and restaurants in the Bathurst CBD where you can get a good feed.
7. 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; and in-depth analysis, AI commentary through our brand-new Live Insights tab. Watch every pass, battle and all the action through Shotgun: in-car video and audio - available during Boost Mobile Qualifying and Race sessions.
Upgrade to MySupercars+, and enter into the Race to Adelaide competition to win a trip for 2 to Adelaide to watch the 2025 bp Adelaide Grand Final. Find out more here.
8. 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.
9. Official Charity - Starlight Children's Foundation:
We're proud to support the Starlight Children's Foundation as the official charity for the Repco Bathurst 1000.
At Starlight, we know happiness matters to kids facing serious illness. For over 35 years, we’ve worked with health professionals to bring fun, joy and laughter to sick kids and their families - so ‘sick kids’ can just be kids. Happiness helps them cope with treatment and feel less anxious about the future.
That’s why Starlight exists. Because Happiness Matters.
10. Bathurst Track Schedule:
The action begins on Thursday 9 October, with Practice 1 (all drivers) from 1:20 PM AEDT, followed by Practice 2 (co-drivers only) later in the afternoon. These opening sessions set the pace and allow teams to dial in setups.
On Friday 10 October, Supercars return for Practice 3 from 10:05 AM and Practice 4 from 1:05 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 11:45 AM AEDT.
11. 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.
12. Camping:
For camping information at the Repco Bathurst 1000, 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.
13. 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.
14. Other Links:
For more information about the Repco Bathurst 1000, click the links below:
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