The Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, is 6.213 kilometers (3.861 miles) long. It is a street circuit used for major motorsport events like the Bathurst 1000, and functions as a public road when no races are taking place. The track features a significant elevation change of 174 meters (571 feet) from its lowest to highest point, with gradients as steep as 1 in 6.13.
Track Characteristics
The circuit is known for its challenging layout, divided into distinct sections: the uphill Mountain Straight (1.111 km), the technical Skyline and Esses section, and the fast 1.916 km Conrod Straight leading into The Chase chicane. Due to its public road status, it has a 60 km/h speed limit and two- way traffic outside of race events. The track's highest point reaches 862 meters above sea level.
Bathurst 1000 Race Distance
Although the circuit itself is 6.213 km long, the Bathurst 1000 race covers a total distance of 1,000.29 kilometers, completed over 161 laps. This endurance race is one of Australia's most prestigious motorsport events, often referred to as "The Great Race".