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Five years on: where things stand for the go-kart track after landmark call
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (900+ words) FIVE years ago, a federal minister's decision torched plans for a go-kart track at the top of Mount Panorama-Wahluu, but some haven't given up hope that Bathurst will one day have its own karting facility. Earthworks were just days away…...
Legend's lap: why Brockmann joined 100 Bathurst runners at famous circuit
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (399+ words) AROUND 100 Bathurst runners can now say they've completed a lap of Mount Panorama-Wahluu alongside an Australian legend. Nedd Brockmann, the current Young Australian of the Year, was in Bathurst on Friday, May 1, 2026 as part of his partnership with the Commonwealth…...
Hull tripped in title defence, denied nationals rerun
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (541+ words) Jessica Hull has been denied a chance to win back her 1500m national title after tripping at the Australian athletics championship. Hull was in the box seat to nab her fourth-straight national 1500m crown at Sydney Olympic Park before falling over while…...
Motorsport body suggests important track safety upgrade, but at what cost?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (479+ words) A RECOMMENDED safety upgrade at Mount Panorama-Wahluu could come at a cost of more than $2. 5 million to Bathurst Regional Council. Following the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour in February, Motorsport Australia commenced an investigation into a serious racing incident on the run to…...
War of words breaks out after Denyer involved in scary Mount Panorama crash
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1642+ words) A Bathurst 6 Hour driver claims the serious injuries suffered by his teammate during the weekend's Bathurst 6 Hour are the fault of well-known TV presenter Grant Denyer. Denyer was back at the mount over the Easter weekend for the annual event,…...
Warburton exits Supercars CEO role after nine months
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) Supercars powerbrokers will begin a second CEO search in the space of a year, after veteran administrator James Warburton's immediate exit from the role. Supercars officials confirmed on Thursday that Warburton had stepped down from the role, after only returning…...
PHOTOS: Why were these classic cars and Ford Falcon fanatics in Bathurst?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (127+ words) A lap around the iconic Mount Panorama-Wahluu, the home of Australian motorsport, in a classic car is every Ford fanatics dream. From Friday, March 27, until Sunday, March 29, this dream became a reality for passionate members of the Classic Falcon Owners…...
Can the 6 Hour still draw a crowd to Bathurst amid fuel costs and detours?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (448+ words) THE grassroots nature of the Bathurst 6 Hour might be the thing that ensures it doesn't feel the sting of the Great Western Highway closure and soaring fuel prices. The double-whammy has seen a lot of people reconsider their travel plans,…...
Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) Brodie Kostecki's big Melbourne Super Sprint has continued, overcoming illness for a second straight day to make it two-from-two to start the weekend at Albert Park. After vomiting in qualifying ahead of his lights-to-flag victory on Thursday, Kostecki claimed a…...
Sick lap: Kostecki chunders his way to Supercars win
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (434+ words) Brodie Kostecki has conquered bouts of illness to claim his first Supercars victory of 2026, holding out Matthew Payne in the opening race of the Melbourne Super Sprint. After vomiting midway through his flying lap in qualifying earlier on Thursday to…...