Bathurst 1000

Get Ready for the 2025 Bathurst 1000

The Bathurst 1000 has always been more than just a 1,000-kilometer race. For over 60 years, it has stood as the ultimate test of man and machine at Mount Panorama. The 2025 event, however, arrives in a new context, one that adds layers of strategy and pressure to an already demanding race.

This year’s race is no longer about a standalone victory but a critical piece of the new Supercars championship format. Serving as the final event of the Enduro Cup, it determines which teams and drivers will progress to the inaugural Finals series. This change places a new strategic burden on teams, who must now balance the pursuit of a the most prestigious race win in Australia with the need to secure a position in the finals series.

The Great Race: This Year’s Key Information

Bathurst 1000 Dates & Schedule for 2025

The 2025 Bathurst 1000 will begin with fan events in Bathurst from Tuesday, October 7, before on track action commences Thursday, October 9, with the main race to be held on Sunday, October 12. The entire week is packed with on-track action and off-track events.

New Rules for 2025

Supercars has introduced a major shake-up for the 2025 season. The year is split into three parts: the Sprint Cup, the Enduro Cup, and the Finals. The Bathurst 1000 is the second and final event of the Enduro Cup. The champion of this mini-series will automatically earn a spot in the finals.

Bathurst 1000 Teams & Drivers for 2025

The field for the 2025 Bathurst 1000 is set to be a 27-car grid, with three wildcards joining the full-time entrants. This year’s endurance driver pairings feature a mix of established partnerships and new combinations.

How to Watch the Bathurst 1000

For fans in Australia, the Bathurst 1000 is broadcast live on the Seven Network and Foxtel and can also be streamed online via 7plus and Kayo. International fans can access the race through Supercars’ official streaming service, SuperView.

What time does the Bathurst 1000 start and finish?

The 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 is scheduled to start at 11:45 am AEDT on Sunday, October 12. While the race is officially a 161-lap, 1,000-kilometre endurance event, its duration is unpredictable. The race typically takes around 6 hours to complete, but this can vary depending on the number of safety car periods.

What is the lap record at Mount Panorama and who holds it?

There are a couple of key lap records for Supercars to be aware of at Mount Panorama.

Supercars Race Lap Record (Gen3)

The official race lap record for a Gen3 Supercar at Mount Panorama is 2:06.7265, set by Will Brown in a Chevrolet Camaro during the 2025 Bathurst 1000.

Supercars Qualifying Lap Record (Gen3)

The fastest time set by a Gen3 Supercar in a qualifying session is 2:04.0307, set by Brodie Kostecki in a Ford Mustang in 2025.

Supercars All-Time Lap Record

The fastest ever time set by a V8 Supercar at Mount Panorama was a 2:03.373, set by Chaz Mostert in a previous-generation Ford Mustang during the Top 10 Shootout in 2021.

Bathurst 1000 Support Categories

The on-track entertainment doesn’t stop with Supercars. The Bathurst 1000 is supported by a full schedule of racing, including the Dunlop Super2 Series (the feeder category for Supercars), Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, Toyota GAZOO Racing Australia GR Cup, V8 SuperUte Series and Touring Car Masters, providing non-stop action all weekend.

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