2010 Super Cheap Auto 1000, Bathurst
2010 SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000
07 October - 11th October
We still have packages available for the 2010 program, secure your space now by calling our TOLL FREE number - 0508 11 33 55 or email - reservations@starstours.co.nz
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Widely regarded as the pinacle of Australian motor racing, the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 is 163 laps of exhilarating motor racing action! Join us on tour and meet up with like minded racing fanatics.
Location of Bathurst - Approximately 3 hours drive west from Sydney along great western highway. Mount Panorama is on the south west outskirts of Bathurst.
Circuit Length - 6.213kms
Track Type - Permanent race circuit
Race Direction - Anticlockwise
Interesting Fact - The Bathurst 1000 is the ultimate endurence. The Great Race is an event that brings out the passion for record breading crowds, and is well renowned for being the worlds biggest event.
Vertical View of Mt Panorama
History of Wins
| YEAR | DRIVER ON POLE | CAR | ROUND WINNER | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | M Larkham/B Jones | Holden | G Murphy/S Richards | Ford |
| 2000 | W Gardner/N Bates | Ford | J Bargwanna/G Tander | Holden |
| 2001 | M Ambrose/W Wakefield | Ford | M Skaife/T Longhust | Holden |
| 2002 | M Skaife/J Richards | Holden | M Skaife/J Richards | Holden |
| 2003 | G Murphy/R Kelly | Holden | G Murphy/R Kelly | Holden |
| 2004 | S Richards/J Richards | Holden | G Murphy/R Kelly | Holden |
| 2005 | Craig Lowndes | Ford | M Skaife/T Kelly | Holden |
| 2006 | Mark Skaife | Holden | C Lowndes/J Whincup | Ford |
| 2007 | Mark Winterbottom | Holden | C Lowndes/J Whincup | Ford |
| 2008 | Mark Winterbottom | Holden | C Lowndes/J Whincup | Ford |
| 2009 | Holden |
| Current Lap Record: | 2007 | Jamie Whincup | Ford | 2.08.4651 |
History of Bathurst
Racing started at the Mountain in the 1930's with the early Formula 1 races. Soon after Motor Cycle Racing found its Easter time slot, but in October of 1963, the annual 500 Mile enduro around Phillip Island made its way to the Mountain and the fascination has been growing ever since.
By 1963 Mount Panorama was a fully sealed circuit, but the same can't be said of its concrete walls or rock cuttings that made this place so special. Over the years, Concrete, Arnco and other protective measures were installed until in 1987, the biggest change of all was initiated. During the previous years, many a folk had had accidents and even lost their lives due to the inherent dangerous nature of Con-Rod Straight. So it was that 'The Chase' was created, to slow drivers approaches to Murrays Corner, the approach to which had a very sharp crest that was right on the braking marker for several race categories before the Chase went in. Subsequent improvments such as resurfacing the track came in 2002 and an entirely new pit complex, the likes of which Australia has never seen was constructed for the 2005 race.
