Series synopsis
Bathurst 1000 is an Australian documentary action & adventure television series that premiered on 10 on September 30, 1973. It ended on October 12, 2025. It was created by Supercars Media, Nathan Prendergast. It stars Peter Brock, Neil Crompton, Mark Skaife and Jess Yates.
The Bathurst 1000 is a 1,000.29 kilometres (621.6 mi) touring car race held annually on the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. It is run as part of the Supercars Championship, the most recent incarnation of the Australian Touring Car Championship. In 1987 it was a round of the World Touring Car Championship. The race originated with the 1960 Armstrong 500 with a 500 mile race distance at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit; it was relocated to Bathurst in 1963 al ...
Premise
The Bathurst 1000 is a 1,000.29 kilometres (621.6 mi) touring car race held annually on the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. It is run as part of the Supercars Championship, the most recent incarnation of the Australian Touring Car Championship. In 1987 it was a round of the World Touring Car Championship. The race originated with the 1960 Armstrong 500 with a 500 mile race distance at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit; it was relocated to Bathurst in 1963 also with the 500 mile distance and has continued there every year since, extending to a 1,000 kilometer race in 1973. The race was traditionally run on the New South Wales Labour-Day long weekend in early October. Since 2001, the race has been run on the weekend following the long weekend, generally the second weekend of October.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 53 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 53 | September 30, 1973 | October 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bathurst 1000 - 1973: The Falcon's Last Flight History is made as Australia's "Great Race" expands from 500 miles to the grueling 1000-kilometre format at Mount Panorama. Adding to the tension, a new rule change permits co-drivers for the first time. Fans witness an epic, final factory-backed showdown between the legendary Ford XA Falcon GT Hardtops and Holden’s formidable Torana GTR XU-1s. Pit-lane drama, a controversial refueling fire, and a brutal battle of mechanical endurance culminate in a historic victory that marks the official end of an era for factory-funded Ford Australia racing teams. |
September 30, 1973 |
| 2 |
Bathurst 1000 - 1974: The Mud & The Mountain Nature unleashes absolute chaos on the mountain as a relentless, monumental downpour turns sections of the track into a literal swamp. The treacherous, water-logged conditions force a historic, nearly hour-long race stoppage on the pit straight. Decimating the heavily favored factory teams, the brutal war of attrition leaves privateers to fight for survival. This leads to an iconic, underdog triumph in a blue-and-white Ford XB Falcon that remains one of the most rugged, unexpected victories in Australian motorsport history. |
October 6, 1974 |
| 3 |
Bathurst 1000 - 1975: The Privateer's Rebellion The powerful Holden Dealer Team looks unstoppable on paper, but Mount Panorama has other plans. A record-breaking field of starters takes the green flag, showcasing a massive variety of classic Australian touring cars. When early engine failures shock the defending champions just 10 laps in, the race breaks wide open. Defying all odds, a brilliantly prepared privateer Holden Torana SL/R 5000 goes toe-to-toe with the heavily funded factory operations to execute a flawless endurance strategy and stage a stunning upset. |
October 5, 1975 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 10 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 1973 |
| Last aired | October 12, 2025 |
| Status | Ended |