About the circuit

The Mount Panorama Circuit, located in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, is a renowned motorsport track best known for hosting the Bathurst 1000 each October and the Bathurst 12 Hour in February. Opened in 1938, the track is a 6.213 km (3.861 miles) street circuit that is used as a public road when no racing events are taking place. Mount Panorama is famed for its challenging layout, featuring a significant vertical difference of 174 meters between its highest and lowest points, and gradients as steep as 1:6.13. The circuit includes notable sections such as the long Mountain Straight, the tight and twisty Cutting, the high-speed Conrod Straight, and the daunting Chase. These features make it one of the most demanding tracks in the world. The circuit's history is rich with memorable events and legendary drivers. It became the home of the Bathurst 1000 in 1963, a race that quickly grew in popularity, partly due to the intense rivalry between Ford and Holden. The track has seen its share of dramatic moments, including famous crashes and thrilling finishes, solidifying its place in Australian motorsport culture. Mount Panorama continues to host a variety of racing events and remains a key fixture in the motorsport calendar, attracting fans and drivers from around the globe​.