Bathurst 1000 and Challenge Bathurst to proceed

MEDIA RELEASE 13 August 2021

Bathurst Regional Council, and its partners Supercars Australia and Challenge Bathurst have reached an agreement over the operation of the two motor sport events at the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit in November.

Mayor of Bathurst Cr Ian North said the 2021 Repco Bathurst 1000 will go ahead on 4 – 7 November and the 2021 Challenge Bathurst will be held on 11 – 17 November.

“Council has held extensive discussions with both partners and is pleased to be able to announce that an agreement has been reached so that both events can proceed at Mount Panorama in November.”

“As the owner of the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, one of the most iconic race tracks in the world, Council wanted to ensure both events went ahead and has been instrumental in bringing about a resolution between all parties so this could occur.”

“The Council, and indeed the community, look forward to the return of motor racing at Mount Panorama this year and we are hopeful that we will also be able to welcome motor sport fans to the mountain for the Repco Bathurst 1000.

“Motorsports bring an economic boost to Bathurst and the surrounding region. Local businesses have been heavily impacted by the dramatic drop of tourism to regional areas in recent months and we look forward to both these event going ahead.”

Challenge Bathurst spokesperson Greg Evans said his focus is now on delivering this year’s event.

“The Challenge Bathurst team respects and understands the difficulties created for the Bathurst Regional Council by the rescheduling preferences of the Bathurst 1000. For the benefit of all parties, the Bathurst community and motorsport fans, we will now shift our focus and energies on every element critical to the viability of our event along with accommodating their event”.

CEO of Supercars, Sean Seamer said he was pleased with the result.

“We’re glad to see that common sense has prevailed and we thank the Bathurst Regional Council for their support to ensure the Great Race date is confirmed for 4-7 November. This is a win for the city of Bathurst along with our fans around the world,” he said.