NSW Police will conduct a high-visibility police operation during Australia’s ultimate supercar endurance event at Bathurst’s iconic Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit this weekend.
The 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000 begins with practice laps today (Thursday 9 October 2025), with the main event starting at 10.30am on Sunday (12 October 2025).
More than 200,000 people including competitors, officials and spectators are expected to descend on Mount Panorama, and Operation Bathurst 2025 will ensure the event is safe and secure for all.
General Duties police attached to Chifley Police District and across Western Region, will be assisted by specialist officers from the Operations Support Group (OSG), Dog Unit, PolAir, Licensing Police, Bicycle Unit, Youth Command (PCYC), Public Order and Riot Squad (PORS), Police Transport Command and Traffic and Highway Patrol Command throughout the operation.
Additional Traffic and Highway Patrol officers will be deployed across the weekend to target speeding, drink-driving, fatigue and dangerous driver behaviour.
Operation Bathurst 2025 Commander, Assistant Commissioner Andrew Holland APM, said police will be focusing on road safety and crowd behaviour, ensuring a minimal impact on the local community.
“This is a family event, and we want racegoers to enjoy the weekend, so we’re here to ensure that all racegoers behave responsibly and are considerate of those around them,” Assistant Commissioner Holland said.
