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Thousands of campsites for the Great Race in October were snapped up in record time – just 90 minutes after being released to the public.
Campsites at Mount Panorama for this year's Bathurst 1000 sold out less than 90 minutes after going on sale to the public on Monday.
More than 7000 were made available, which will cater for over 25,000 avid racegoers when V8 Supercars return to the Mountain on 8-11 October.
A reported 90 per cent of campsites booked for 2025 were renewed by fans for 2026 – touted as a record – securing their spots before public sales for the remaining spots opened.
Supercars chairman and interim CEO Barclay Nettlefold said in a media statement the rapid sellout highlighted the growing demand for the Great Race experience.
"This is a tremendous result for this year’s Repco Bathurst 1000. After a record renewal period we knew the demand would be high, and our fans answered with the fastest sellout of campsites we have ever had," he said.
"Camping at the Bathurst 1000 is an experience unlike any other, and we cannot wait to welcome tens of thousands of campers back to the Mountain in October this year."
The 2026 event, scheduled for 8-11 October, will also feature a special tribute commemorating 20 years since the passing of Australian motorsport legend Peter Brock.
Emma has been on our television screens for over a decade. Most of her time in the industry has been spent at racetracks reporting at major motorsport events in Australia - from TCR and Superbikes to Porsche Sprint Challenge and Supercars. Emma has also hosted various MotoGP and F1 events interviewing the likes of Daniel Ricciardo and Jack Miller. Having previously presented on an automotive show, she made her move to the Drive family in 2020. Fiercely proud of her Italian heritage, Emma is a coffee loving, stylish-black wearing resident of Melbourne.
