Another huge crowd makes Bathurst one to remember for 2025
Another huge crowd makes Great Race one to remember for 2025
A crowd of 198,203 attendees attended the 65th Repco Bathurst 1000
A total of 5,024,404 fans have now walked through the gates since 1995
A crowd of 198,203 attendees attended the 65th Repco Bathurst 1000, marking the eighth-largest crowd in event history and the biggest at Mount Panorama since 2023.
More than 7200 campsites and more than 25,000 campers were on hand to watch one of the greatest Great Races of all time, that was run and won by first-time King of the Mountain Matt Payne, and now six-time winner Garth Tander.
This year also delivered a significant milestone for the sport, with the prototype Toyota GR Supra Supercar completing its first public demonstration laps at Bathurst, ahead of Toyota’s official entry into the Repco Supercars Championship in 2026.
James Warburton, Supercars Chief Executive, said: “Bathurst delivered in a way only Bathurst can.
"198,203 fans created a spectacular backdrop across the Mountain, while the first laps of the Toyota GR Supra at Mount Panorama offered an exciting glimpse of Supercars’ future.
“On and off the track there were compelling storylines that kept fans engaged throughout the week — capped by another Great Race that will stand as one for the ages.
“The weather gods played their part on Sunday, delivering perfect conditions for the Great Race after Mount Panorama’s trademark four seasons in four days earlier in the week.
“We thank fans for sticking around through every twist of the weather, which ultimately played its part in determining this year’s Kings of the Mountain.
“That race will go down as one for the ages and the fans as always played their part. Drivers could hear fans at every corner, and the noise over those final laps is something that will stick with everyone for a long time.”
193,219 fans attended in 2024. With this year’s figure, a total of 5,024,404 fans have now walked through the gates at Mount Panorama since 1995 — a testament to the event’s unrivalled legacy.
All eyes now turn to the inaugural Repco Supercars Finals Series, which begins at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 from 24–26 October. Tickets available through Supercars.com.
