Mount Panorama is a 6.213 km (3.861 mi) circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. Famous for its dangerous mountain section, enormous straights, and rich motorsport heritage, it is considered one of the greatest racetracks in the world.
Track Basics
- Length: 6.213 km / 3.861 mi
- Turns: 23
- Surface: Asphalt
- Direction: Anti-clockwise
- Signature Events: Bathurst 1000 (Supercars), Bathurst 12 Hour (GT & endurance racing).
Key Sections
- Mountain Straight: A long uphill run, slipstream battles are common here.
- Griffin’s Bend & The Cutting: Narrow, uphill turns that punish aggression.
- Skyline & The Esses: A treacherous downhill section where commitment is everything.
- Forrest’s Elbow: A vital corner that sets up the long blast down Conrod Straight.
- Conrod Straight: One of the longest straights in racing, topping 180 mph in GT cars.
- The Chase: A fast chicane introduced for safety, still one of the scariest braking zones in motorsport.
- Murray’s Corner: A heavy braking zone and prime overtaking spot at the end of the lap.
Driving Keys
- Wall proximity: The track is narrow, lined with walls, and mistakes are punished instantly.
- Car balance: Downforce cars must compromise between mountain agility and Conrod speed.
- Traffic management: Endurance racing here requires surviving multi-class chaos.
- Mental focus: Every lap feels like an event; concentration must never waver.
Bathurst in iRacing is more than just a racetrack—it is an ultimate test of bravery, rhythm, and precision.
