T-minus Three Weeks 'til Race Week

Published on 17 September 2025

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The 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 is just around the corner and there are countless ways for the community to get involved in race week with a jampacked events program kicking off on 7 October. 

Bathurst Mayor, Cr Robert Taylor, remarked that race week will see the Bathurst CBD roar to life as it all kicks off with the highly anticipated Fan-Fest Tuesday powered by Repco.  

“The Repco Bathurst 1000 is a fantastic week-long racing celebration, and we can’t wait for it all to commence on 7 October with the inaugural Fan-Fest Tuesday. This great community event will be action packed. There’ll be jaw dropping stunts from the Airtime Freestyle Motocross Team, massive giveaways, surprise special guests, a sizzling free sausage sizzle, loads of kids’ activities, market stalls and stacks more fun, all for free. Plus, if you head to the library that morning, the Repco Mustang will be on display, and Lego Supercars challenges will be taking place. 

“All the excitement will continue on Wednesday for the annual Street Party in Kings Parade with the famed Track to Town parade of all 27 cars, the final of the Pirtek Pitstop Challenge and, of course, the driver signing event keeping the celebration going. Plus, it’ll all be broadcast on a live show on Fox Sports again. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Bathurst City Centre will also be open for late night trading to correlate with these evening activations.  

“With each of these initiatives drawing large crowds to town and involving activation of our CBD, road closures will be in place across these two days. Both Russell and Church Streets, between William and George Street, will be closed from 6am Tuesday 7 October to 6am Thursday 9 October. There will be pedestrian bollards in place and temporary taxi and disabled parking installed. Make sure you plan your travel ahead of time and stay informed via Council’s website,” noted Mayor Taylor. 

Mayor Robert Taylor additionally commented on the opportunities for local Bathurst businesses to get involved and add to the city’s vibrancy during race week. 

“Don’t forget, there is still time to sign up for this year’s Window Display Competition. This is such a great way to ‘turbocharge your business,’ promote your company and to dress the town in race themes. Plus, businesses can get involved in the giveaways on Fan-Fest Tuesday and be part of the all-new Bathurst Bargain Book offering coupons to shop local and spend in and around our region. If you are eager to get involved, Council’s Events Team is keen to hear from you,” said Mayor Taylor. 

More information on the off-track events program and how to get involved can be found on Council’s website, here: Repco Bathurst 1000 Bathurst Regional Council. 

What’s on in race week: 

  • Fan-Fest Tuesday powered by Repco – Kings Parade 

  • Airtime Freestyle Motocross shows

  • Children’s activities: 14m obstacle course, jumping castles, face painting, mini sensory play, go karts, interactive circus performances 

  • Driver meet & greets with the DJR team including last year’s Repco Bathurst 1000 winners Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood 

  • Onstage entertainment, including special guest appearances 

  • Food trucks including free sausage sizzle for the first 1,000 people and $2 soft serve ice creams, thanks to Repco 

  • Major giveaways including a Beefmaster BBQ thanks to the team at Barbeques Galore, a ute load of yellow box firewood thanks to Mountain Lumber, meat trays, fuel vouchers, race tickets + so much more! 

  • Market stalls 

  • Merchandise 

  • Car displays

  • Live music 

  • Wednesday Street Party – Kings Parade 

  • Supercars Track to Town Driver Parade

  • Driver signing session 

  • Pirtek Pitstop Challenge Finals 

  • Live television show broadcast on Foxtel 

  • Merchandise 

  • Food trucks 

  • Live music 

  • Library Activities – Bathurst Library, Keppel Street 

  • On Tuesday morning 7 October, a Repco Mustang will be parked on the pavers out the front of the library for viewing from 10am - 1pm
  • Lego Supercars challenges will be taking place 10:30am - 11:30am for children 6-16years. Free but bookings are essential, via:  https://events.humanitix.com/lego-and-games?token=undefined

  • Bathurst City Centre Late Night Trading 

  • Late night trading hours until 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday corresponding with CBD activations

  • ‘Turbocharge Your Business’ Window Display Competition – Bathurst LGA businesses only 

  • Local businesses within the Bathurst Region are invited to dress their shops with race memorabilia

  • Each registered business will receive a decoration starter pack, 4x 4-day General Admission Passes to the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 thanks to Repco, on-air shoutouts on 2BS and B-Rock FM in the lead up to Race Week, social media post mentions across the Bathurst Regional Council Events and B-Rock Facebook pages, business listing included on the interactive Window Display map and on the Bathurst Regional Council Repco Bathurst 1000 webpage.  

  • Prizes awarded for the best displays (Prizes on the BRC website) 

  • Repco Bathurst Ticket Giveaway – New Kelso Store 

  • On Saturday 4 October, head into the brand-new Repco store at 13-15 Ingersole Drive, Kelso

  • Spend $150.00 in store to receive a free General Admission plus Paddock entry ticket to the Repco Bathurst 1000 (while stocks last) 

  • There will also be Car Displays, plus Meet & Greets/Signings/Giveaways - Jesse at Ozwheels 

 

Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer  

P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: genevieve.green@bathurst.nsw.gov.au 

 

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