Mt Panorama, Bathurst, NSW
Bathurst 1000 - The Great Race
In New South Wales, Australia and with an elevation of 709m, Mount Panorama over looks the town of Bathurst, and is perhaps better known as the home of "The Great Race", the Bathurst 1000. Where in October of each year (and in February for the Bathurst 12 Hour) the public road is closed-off to make up the circuit which is, today, 6.2km with 23 turns (pre-1987: 6.1km with 20 turns), and still renowned for having one of 'the fastest corners' in touring car racing.
Since 1938, the mountain has been testing the nerve of, and occasionally succumbing to, motor sport racing legends such as Dick Johnson, Jim Richards, Peter Brock, Doug Chivas, Larry Perkins, Allan Moffit, Mark Skaife, just to name a few...
Just as The Great Race as evolved over the years (from a 500mi to a 1000km race, and an increase in the circuit length in 1987), along with the racing tech of the cars, just as our showcase of available scaled replica models that pay tribute to these racing greats continues to grow too.
Below are just some of the scaled replicas of the racing livery and spec'ed cars that can be purchased from Diecast Diehards - subject to stock availability:
Bathurst Racing Replicas 1971-1982
DDA's "Light-Up" Bathurst Racing Replicas
Oz Wheels' Bathurst Racing Replicas