What is the Bathurst 1000?
The Bathurst 1000 is Australia's most famous motor race, held each October at Mount Panorama in Bathurst, New South Wales. It is a 1,000-kilometre endurance race for Supercars, known as the Great Race.
The race began in 1960 at Phillip Island and moved to Mount Panorama in 1963. Originally, it was a race for production cars, and the distance was 500 miles before changing to 1,000 kilometres in 1973.
Mount Panorama is a public road circuit that climbs and descends a mountain, with famous sections such as Conrod Straight, the Esses and the Dipper.
Holden versus Ford
For decades, the race was famous for the rivalry between Holden and Ford fans. Supporters camped on the mountain and cheered for their favorite brand.
Peter Brock, known as the King of the Mountain, won the race nine times. Craig Lowndes and other drivers have also become legends of the race.
Each car is shared by two drivers, and the race features cars from major manufacturers such as Ford and Chevrolet. The Bathurst 1000 attracts large crowds and television audiences each year.