description Mount Panorama Circuit Overview
The Mount Panorama Circuit, located in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, is a challenging road course utilized primarily for motorsport events. It’s notable for hosting the annual Bathurst 1000 endurance race, a demanding test of driver and vehicle performance. The circuit is used by professional racing teams and drivers, as well as serious amateur motorsports enthusiasts seeking a high-performance driving experience.
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Mount Panorama Circuit ranks #22 of 515 in the Sports Venue ranking, behind Signal Iduna Park, ahead of Spotify Camp Nou.
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How long is the Mount Panorama Circuit?
The Mount Panorama Circuit is 6.213 kilometers (3.861 miles) long. It features a massive 174-meter elevation change between its lowest and highest points. This extreme topography makes it uniquely challenging compared to flatter permanent tracks.
What famous race is held at Mount Panorama?
The circuit is best known for hosting the Bathurst 1000, an annual endurance race for touring cars. It has also hosted the Bathurst 12 Hour for GT cars. Both events draw massive international audiences and racing teams.
Is Mount Panorama a public road?
Yes, when not being used for official racing events, the track operates as a regular public road. It has a strictly enforced speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph). Drivers can legally navigate the same corners used by professional racers, including Conrod Straight.
What is the fastest lap ever recorded at Mount Panorama?
The fastest lap during a race was set by Chaz Mostert in 2019 with a time of 2:04.9609. The outright unofficial track record is held by Christopher Mies in an Audi R8 LMS GT3 car, who clocked a 1:59.2910. These times demonstrate the incredible speed possible on this Australian circuit.
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