What’s On
There’s action on and off track at the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
From car displays, autograph sessions, boutique bars, merchandise the event has plenty to offer.
Gate Opening Times
Thursday – Open from 8am
Friday – Open from 7am
Saturday – Open from 7am
Sunday – Open from 4:30am
Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour Paddock Area
Includes Paddock Café
When:
Thursday – Open from 8am
Friday – Open from 7am
Saturday – Open from 7am
Sunday – Open from 4:30am
Make sure you head to the Liqui-moly Bathurst 12 Hour Paddock area at the rear of the garages where the behind-the-scenes action takes place.
From inside the paddock, fans can see the amazing purpose built transporters, teams working in the garages and enjoy a bite to eat at the Paddock Cafe.
Support Category Paddock
When: Thursday – Open from 8am
Friday – Open from 7am
Saturday – Open from 7am
Sunday – Open from 4:30am
Where: Behind the Liqui-moly Bathurst 12 Hour Paddock
Check out all the behind-the-scenes action of the Support categories by visiting the Support Category Paddock.
Please note:
Due to safety concerns, the paddock can be closed at any time.
Merchandise Alley
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Harris Park Merchandise Area located along pit straight on the Grandstand side
Visit Merchandise Alley for the largest displays of car manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Bentley, McClaren, Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari along with a host of other merchandise sites.
Plus check out the Liqui-moly Bathurst 12 Hour Official Merchandise store or judge a Supercar at the Meguiar’s Cars & Caffeine or grab something to eat and drink at the many catering options.
Meguiar’s Cars & Caffeine
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Harris Park
The Meguiar’s Cars and Caffeine will again be returning to Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour. A popular gathering of likeminded motorists where they consume both the automotive variety on show and the ever popular beverage along with a big screen to view the racing adding to the festival flavour around the Mount Panorama precinct.
Plenty of Meguiar’s products on display, demonstrated with some free samples available. Judge the cars that are competing in Cars & Caffeine on which is the best.
Meguiar’s Cars & Caffeine Parade Lap
When: Saturday at 1:00pm
Where: On Track
Be sure to catch up to 50+ exotic and super cars on track as part of the celebration of the Meguair’s Cars & Caffeine parade lap.
Brabham Laps
When: Thursday 3:45pm, Saturday 10:35am
Where: On Track
See Australia’s own $1.8m supercar on track, as the Brabham BT62 looks to set the road car record for Mount Panorama.
Porsche Sports Session
When:Friday 2:05pm, 4:40pm and Saturday 2:05pm
Where: On Track
Come and see Porsche test some of their best cars in what is sure to be something to delight the fans.
Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour Official Merchandise Store
When: Trading from Thursday 21 January
Where: Harris Park Merchandise
Grab all the official merchandise gear you need to remember the 2019 event at the Liqui-moly Bathurst 12 Hour Official Merchandise Store. The Store is stock full of gear to make your trip to the mountain memorable.
Race Program: The Official Program will be sold from the official merchandise store for $10 each.
Official Merchandise Opening Times:
Thursday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday 6:45am – 4:15pm
Saturday 6:45am – 5:30pm
Sunday 4:30am – 6:00pm
Autograph Signing Sessions – 12 Hour Drivers
When: Saturday, 2:00pm – 2:30pm
Where: Behind the team garages
Come along to the Paddock on Saturday for the opportunity to meet the drivers before the big race and grab an autograph. Free poster will be available during the session.
Pitlane Walks
Get closer to the action than you ever have before – in Pit Lane! Take a behind the scenes look through the epicentre of all the action in pit lane at the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour. Witness teams and drivers in preparation for the gruelling 12 hours of racing.
Tickets available for purchase at the Ticketek Box Office for $25.
Meeting Point – Paddock (Bottom of Tower 1)
Friday
Session 1 – 12.25pm*
Session 2 – 12.50pm*
Saturday
Session 1 – 1.00pm*
Session 2 – 1.25pm*
* Times are subject to change and Pit Lane walk tickets must be used in conjunction with a valid event ticket.
Helicopter Scenic Flights
When:
Thursday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm,
Saturday from 8.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday from 8am to 6pm, track days 9am to 5pm
Where: Commercial Helipad located at the western end of the merchandise alley at turn One
Scenic flights include two amazing laps of the track where passengers will have a birds eye view of all the racing and the spectacular Mountain! Flights cost $90 per person with Bathurst Airport transfers available also at $135 per person each way.
To pre book your flights or for more information, please call 0477 77 864, email ops@centralwestflying.com.au or visit www.centralwestflying.com.au
Bristell Fly Yourself Hot Lap
When:
Thursday – 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday – 9.00am to 5.00pm,
Saturday from 8.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday from 8am to 6pm, track days 9am to 5pm
Where: Commercial Helipad located at the western end of the Merchandise Alley at turn One
Ever wanted to fly yourself? Fly with an instructor for 1 hour in the amazing Bristell aeroplane including flying around the mountain. Includes transfer to and from the mountain to Bathurst Airport. Flight Cost $490 per person
To pre book your flights or for more information, please call 0477 77 864, email ops@centralwestflying.com.au or visit www.centralwestflying.com.au
Rooftop Bar
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Above the Pits (Tower One), access via Pit Building stairs at Tower 1.
The Rooftop Bar returns to the roof of the famous Mount Panorama circuit pit building and is open to all event ticket holders.
The Bar will offer great views over pit straight and the start finish line in a modern facility which includes larges screens, shade, misting fans, food and live music.
Manufacturer’s Walk
Where: Harris Park
When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Come and see your favourite manufacturers car up close as a selection of their vehicles will be on display in Harris Park.
Tune in on Track – On Track Commentary
Tune into 103.9MHz during the event to hear commentary of racing action and what’s happening on and off the track.
Raceline Car Display
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Musuem Car Park
The popular Auto Show is back again, with another awesome display of cars and bikes to satisfy any automotive fan.
This Auto Show is a favourite on the calendar for many car enthusiasts.
Private owners and collectors, clubs, groups, custom builders and industry gurus will be showing off unique and priceless vehicles from every part of the country.
Car lovers are in for a treat with awesome show cars, bikes, exotic sports cars, classics and cruisers.
Reid & Sulman Park
Top of the Mountain Parking & Viewing
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Reid & Sulman Park
Make your way to Barry Gurdon Drive for access to the Top of the Mountain via the shuttle bus in Harris Park or by purchasing a parking pass to Reid & Sulman.
Whether you catch the bus or park up your car you can watch all the action from the top of the mountain with the enjoyment a big screen at Hinxman Vista.
Parking Passes: $5 per day or $10 for 3 days access.
Pit Roof Complex
When: Thursday from 8am, Friday and Saturday from 7am
Sunday from 4.30am
Where: Above the Pits, access via Pit Building stairs
Walk up to the roof of the Pit Complex for a panoramic view of the circuit. However, please ensure no glass is taken on the roof and children must be closely supervised.
NB: All times and activities are subject to change at the promoter’s discretion.
Check back soon for more detail on what’s happening at the 2019 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
Porsche Sports Session
When: Friday 2:05pm, 4:40pm and Saturday 2:05pm.
Where: On Track
Come and see Porsche test some of their best cars in what is sure to be something to delight the fans.
