Bathurst 1000 (Australia) Held on Mount Panorama Circuit in New South Wales, the Bathurst 1000 is Australia’s most iconic motorsport event. Since 1963, this 1,000-km touring car race—run in October—has blended high-speed straights (like Conrod Straight at 280+ km/h) with technical climbs (notably “The Mountain”). Originally for production sedans, it now features Supercars like Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Camaros. The race requires two drivers per car, emphasizing teamwork and consistency over 161 laps. Crashes are frequent; mechanical strain immense. Heroes like Peter Brock (“King of the Mountain”) and modern aces like Shane van Gisbergen define its legacy. Crowds camp for days, creating a festival-like vibe. Bathurst isn’t just fast—it’s fiercely nationalistic, emotional, and uniquely Australian: raw, loud, and unapologetically dramatic from start to checkered flag.
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