The 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 will take place over October 8-11, with current forecasts looking mixed. The threat of showers remain for Saturday and Sunday.
The 161-lap race will commence on Sunday October 11 at 11:30am AEDT.
Note: This article will be updated daily in the lead-up to race day. Last updated Tuesday October 6.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Thursday, October 8 (Practice 1 and Practice 2)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Chance of rain: 100% (very high) chance of no rain
Maximum temperature expected: 20°
Minimum temperature expected: 2°
Friday, October 9 (Practice 3, Practice 4, Qualifying)
Conditions: Sunny
Chance of rain: 95% (very high) chance of no rain
Maximum temperature expected: 24°
Minimum temperature expected: 3°
Saturday, October 10 (Practice 5, Practice 6, Top Ten Shootout)
Conditions: Showers, possible storm
Chance of rain: 75% (high) chance of at least 3mm
Maximum temperature expected: 23°
Minimum temperature expected: 8°
Sunday, October 11 (Warm Up and Race 27)
Conditions: Shower or two
Chance of rain: 25% (low) chance of at least 1mm
Possible rainfall: 2 to 10 mm
Maximum temperature expected: 21°
Minimum temperature expected: 10°
