What is the lap record at Bathurst 1000?
The reigning Repco Supercars Champion set a 2m03. 4813s lap during the 2019 Bathurst 1000 race weekend, an event which ended with he and co-driver Alex Premat taking the victory.
How long does it take to walk around Mount Panorama?
As it is a public road way we were able to drive around the track and see what the drivers see. We also walked around the track and took some spectacular photos. It is about 6km and took us about 2 hours with stops for photos.
Can you walk around Bathurst track?
The public is more than welcome to ride or walk around the Mount, though we do ask that you exercise caution as there are no footpaths for most of the track.
Is Mt Panorama a one way road?
Residents believe further fatalities could occur if motorists are not made fully aware that the road on Mount Panorama runs in both directions. Ms Hope believes drivers are distracted by the ambience of the iconic track and, as a result, often miss the limited signage making motorists aware it is a two-way road.
What is the fastest corner in motorsport?
Signes
Signes is possibly the fastest corner in racing, with cars easily clocking 340kph (210 mph). Its broad right-hand sweep provides bold drivers with plenty of potential for passing, but a sharp braking zone at the exit means this strategy is only for the brave.
Why was the Chase put in at Bathurst?
Added in 1987, the Chase was added in preparation for the World Touring Car Championship to adhere to FIA rules. The length of Conrod Straight exceeded the maximum length allowed on a WTCC track, and therefore was built to standard.
What’s the record for fastest lap in Bathurst?
However, Christopher Mies is the official outright record holder, setting a 1:59.2910 during a Challenge Bathurst event in 2018, driving a derestricted Audi R8 Ultra GT3 car.
What’s the fastest time for a car at Bathurst?
On top of that, neither of those time are the quickest for a car with a roof. That honour goes to the Brabham BT62, which set a 1:58.69 with Luke Youlden at the helm during exhibition laps at the 2019 Bathurst 12 Hour. Curious what the road car lap record is? Bernd Schneider piloted a Mercedes-AMG GT R to a 2:16.5 lap in 2017.
When did Jenson Button do a lap at Bathurst?
But almost ten years ago, Bathurst witnessed a lap that is unlikely to be matched for a very long time, and certainly not by a beloved Supercar touring car. Vodafone brought Jenson Button and a Formula 1 car to Mount Panorama for a special showcase in 2011 – during which, Button set one of the all-time great laps of the circuit.
What’s the current lap record at Mount Panorama?
The current official lap record is held by Christopher Mies, who set a time of 1:59.2910 during the 2018 Challenge Bathurst on 16 November 2018, driving a GT3-spec Audi R8 Ultra. Faster laps have been recorded at Mount Panorama but not during a race so do not qualify as records.