Bathurst 500 replaces the Newcastle 500 which will not proceed in 2024

With the Newcastle 500 not proceeding in 2024, the NSW Government has secured the 2024 Supercars Championship opener for Bathurst as part of Bathurst SuperFest being held at Mount Panorama.

The Newcastle 500 will not proceed in 2024 after the City of Newcastle did not approve the 2024 event. The NSW Government had put money on the table for Newcastle 500 to continue in 2024, with support from Supercars, for a one-year extension to allow a longer plan to be finalised.

The high-octane start to the season will include the annual fan-favourite Bathurst 12 Hour from 16 to 18 February and the Bathurst 500 from 23rd to 25th February complemented by a program of public community events throughout the week.

The 2024 Supercars Bathurst 500 is expected to attract more than 18,500 visitors to the region, and generate approximately $11.3 million in visitor spending across the state.

The NSW Government has a long history of partnering with Supercars Australia to deliver a range of motorsport events across the state, which have generated significant economic, strategic and community benefits for NSW.

Discussions between the NSW Government and Supercars Australia regarding the future of the Newcastle 500 are ongoing.

NSW will host three rounds of the 2024 Supercars Championship - Bathurst 500, Sydney SuperNight and Bathurst 1000 - the most of any state.

The 2024 event at Eastern Creek will mark the 75th Sydney SuperNights race under lights at the world-class Sydney Motorsport Park.

Supercars Chief Executive, Shane Howard notes “The Bathurst SuperFest will give fans close to two-weeks to celebrate some of the best drivers in the world, taking on Mount Panorama.

“Combining two marquee race meetings into the one major event in Summer is an exciting initiative and we can’t wait to see fans fill the mountain and be a part of the action.

“Motorsport events are popular among the public, attract many dedicated fans from outside of the region to our state and provide fantastic broadcast coverage of NSW to domestic and international audiences.

“We thank the NSW Government and Bathurst Regional Council for supporting our vision to bring something new to fans.”