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Bathurst 1000 crowd reaches highest level since 2018
The 2026 Bathurst 1000 drew 204,223 people over four days at Mount Panorama in Australia.
It was the event’s largest crowd since 2018.
The all-time attendance record remains 207,205, set in 2012.
This year’s event included tributes marking 20 years since the death of Australian motorsport legend Peter Brock.
The race is a major event for Australian motorsport, and organisers said the crowd reflected fans’ enthusiasm and support from teams, volunteers and the Bathurst community.
The reported total shows that attendance has grown since recent events, though it did not surpass the record.
No further plans or next steps were announced.
Supercars announced a four-day attendance total of 204,223 for the 2026 Bathurst 1000.
The figure is the largest crowd since 2018.
The record attendance remains 207,205, set in 2012.
The event included commemorations marking 20 years since Peter Brock’s death.
Acting Supercars CEO Barclay Nettlefold praised the fans, teams, drivers, partners, volunteers and Bathurst community.
- Who
- Supercars announced the crowd figure; fans attended the Bathurst 1000.
- What
- The event drew 204,223 people over four days, its largest crowd since 2018.
- When
- The 2026 event; the announcement was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Mount Panorama, Bathurst.
- Why
- Not stated
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To welcome 204,223 fans through the gates this week is a testament to the passion of our fans, the commitment of our teams and drivers, and the incredible support we receive from our partners, volunteers and the Bathurst community.
The atmosphere across Mount Panorama all week was extraordinary, from the record number of people camping on the Mountain to the wonderful tributes celebrating Peter Brock and his remarkable legacy.
The Bathurst 1000 featured commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of Peter Brock’s death.
Supercars announced a four-day attendance total of 204,223.
- Four-day attendance
- 204,223
- Previous record
- 207,205 in 2012
- Largest crowd since
- 2018
- Commemoration
- 20th anniversary of Peter Brock’s death
- Location
- Mount Panorama, Bathurst
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