New fan fest to kick off Great Race
By Thomas Miles
Date posted: 14 August 2025
The 2025 Bathurst 1000 event will officially kick off on Tuesday with a new Fan-Fest event.
The Pirtek Pit Stop Challenge, markets, food trucks and driver appearances will all take place between 15.00 to 20.00 on Tuesday, October 7, in the heart of Bathurst.
It builds from last year, where a similar event took place on the Wednesday, when the Track to Town was held, seeing cars roll into the middle of the town.
The Street Party will return on Wednesday, October 8, this year, with more details to be revealed.
Bathurst Mayor Robert Taylor is looking forward to growing the Great Race week.
“Fan-Fest Tuesday will feature twilight markets, food trucks and family friendly entertainment and activities, as well as plenty of chances to win with a series of on-stage giveaways as we kick off race week in Kings Parade, from 3pm until 8pm,” Mayor Taylor said.
“Local businesses who look to decorate and boost their storefront window displays will be in the running to win great prizes and, thanks to our friends at Repco, participating businesses will also receive four-day general admission passes to the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000!”
Supercars Head of Events Nicole Dickinson said the new Fan-Fest Tuesday initiative was a perfect way to build anticipation for Australia’s biggest race.
“Race week at Bathurst is one of the most exciting times of the year for motorsport fans, and Fan-Fest Tuesday is going to take that buzz to the next level,” Dickinson said.
“It’s a chance for fans to come together, meet drivers, enjoy great entertainment, and be part of the magic of Bathurst before the first car even hits the track.
“The excitement continues on Wednesday evening with the Repco Bathurst 1000 Street Party on Russell Street,” Dickinson added, “featuring a spectacular Track to Town parade of all 27 cars from Mount Panorama, the thrilling PIRTEK Pit Stop Challenge finals, and an all-driver signing session.”
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