Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Bathurst 1000. - Coastal Motor Advisory

The Bathurst 1000 held on the Mount Panorama Circuit in the city of Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia, is one of the biggest, and most exciting car races in Australia. Most significantly, it is a reprise of the fast, dramatic and intense on track rivalry which made its premature return to Australia’s schedule two weeks ago. This is where this guide comes in to ensure you have the best experience on the side of the track this year and you now have your tickets for the 2024 Bathurst 1000.

Event Overview: What is the Bathurst 1000?

One of Australia and New Zealand’s most prestigious places in motorsports is a 1,000 km touring car race: the Bathurst 1000. Now one of the demanding races of both car and driver, one of the racing and tactics, the Mount Panorama Circuit has a total of 6.213 kilometers, the first run in 1960.

Come 2024, this will be the best drivers going across for the title to win the Peter Brock Trophy and also have the first race of the Supercars championship secured.

When and Where: Event Dates and Location

The Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst will host the 2024 Bathurst 1000 between Thursday, October 3 and Sunday, October 6, 2024. Bathurst is approximately 200 kilometers west of Sydney, and can either be reached by road or bus. Note that if you are attending the event particularly the race, the rule of thumb is to book for your accommodation as early as possible: you are going to find that hotel space and campsite space is quite limited even a day or two before the event.

The Mount Panorama Circuit: A Legendary Track
That’s also a star of the Bathurst 1000 show as much as the drivers who race it. It’s a very special total design with 23 turns and 174 metres’ difference in height between the highs and lows of the track.

Key sections of the track include:

• Conrod Straight: A 300 km/h long straight where cars roll.
• The Chase: Incorporated on the circuit in 1987, to slow cars down on Conrod Straight it became an event of heads up affair.
• The Esses: They have always been very hard bends to take quickly.
• The Dipper: It’s really sharp, it’s a pretty fast ramp, and so drivers have to be right on the money.
• It turns into a public road at other times however, that is why every motorsport enthusiast must think about visiting Mount Panorama.

Who to Watch: Top Contenders for 2024

Nor would the Bathurst 1000 be what it is without the best of the Supercars Championship drivers next year and that’ll be the case in 2024. Here are some of the top contenders to keep an eye on:

• Shane van Gisbergen: Supercars champion and current title holder van Gisbergen will always be a November 16 Contender at Bathurst as a Mount Panorama Circuit specialist.
• Chaz Mostert: A past Bathurst 1000 winner, Mostert’s aggressive driving force and his understanding of the circuit is a real plus.
• Will Davison: He’ll be chasing his first Bathurst win but Davison has his experience in a Supercars series with multiple Bathurst second place finishes.
• Cam Waters: But in recent years, Waters has had more and more followers, has been showing great results at Bathurst more and more, so maybe he’s worth looking into for 2024.
• Start your watch, because the Supercars Championship now kicks off with each race of the year helping you to get an idea of how teams and drivers are going to perform when it comes to the big one – the Bathurst 1000.

Ticket Options: How to Get the Best View

Attending the Bathurst 1000 in person is an unforgettable experience, and there are several ticket options to suit different preferences and budgets:

• General Admission: It gives you an opportunity to go around the track and find some of the better places that they can get a view on the race.
• Grandstand Seating: Assigned seating with great vantage point for some areas, like the beginning and end of the race, or The Chase.
• Paddock Pass: You’ll also be able to get into the pits and garages to see the teams and drivers before the race.
• Camping: Camping at the track is the most beautiful of all ways to enjoy Bathurst. Beyond the usual multiple one day novelty meets per month there are a number of camping options varying from a tiny tented area or a fully serviced RV area accommodating the spectators for the whole duration of the race meeting.

Race Schedule: Expectations Over the Weekend

While Sunday is the big day of the Bathurst 1000 it’s a weekend of racing. Here’s a typical breakdown of the event schedule:

• Thursday: Free practice of the Supercars and other supp ort categories will also be featured.
• Friday: Elimination round one, and little bit more practice.
• Saturday: The other support races that aren’t the points carrying race like the Top 10 Shootout where the fastest drivers duke it out for the pole position.
• Sunday: The main event is the race: the Bathurst 1000, which starts with warm up in the morning, the race in the afternoon.
• Don’t be late to the track on Sunday for the driver’s parades and more of all other stuff that happens before the race.

Tips for First-Time Attendees

If it’s your first time attending the Bathurst 1000, here are a few tips to make the most of your experience:

• Arrive Early: It’ll get you in a good position, whether it’s in practice or on race day and prevent you from getting trampled by the folks who always turn up last minute.
• Bring Ear Protection: It’s noisy anyway but nothing beats being close to the racing circuit when you’re close to supercars, it’s just worse. If you’re concerned with how noisy it will be, bring ear plugs, or noise canceling headphones.
• Stay Hydrated: October is quite warm and you’ll spend a lot of your day outdoors. Drink enough water, get the sunscreen.
• Pack for All Weather: This is one of those places you could pack both brollies and sunnies, as it’s been a bit moody when it comes to Bathurst weather. You need a rain jacket and extras, if the weather doesn’t want to play nice, it makes for a more comfortable day.

Watching from Home: TV and Streaming Options

If the Bathurst 1000 is not on your radar then it’s worth knowing there is no price for entry to the Mount Panorama Race and it’s on free to air channel 7 and fox sports and you can live stream with Kayo. Whether you watch the race at home or take the party to Bathurst, you won’t miss a thing live.

Conclusion: The Race of Legends

Australian motorsports fans will have another great year of rivaly and action fascination for the 2024 Bathurst 1000. The exciting and unpredictable race never disappoints and Bathurst is a combination of high speed cars, professional drivers and one of the most demanding tracks on the planet. For those in amongst it, those up there and in the live audience, those watching at home, Bathurst 1000 experience this year will be one to remember.