Peter Brock died 20 years ago. But when it comes to Bathurst, the King of the Mountain never really left.
There is something different about Mount Panorama. The moment the first Supercar crests The Mountain, history comes screaming back into the present. And in 2026, that history will be wearing a familiar name: Peter Brock.
The 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000 will mark two decades since Brock’s death, and Supercars is making sure his extraordinary legacy isn’t simply remembered, in fact it is going to be experienced.
Running from October 8–11, the 66th Great Race will still deliver the usual cocktail of speed, pressure, tyre strategy, crashes and 1000 kilometres of high-octane drama. But surrounding the racing will be an extensive celebration of the man who became almost inseparable from Bathurst itself.
Brock didn’t just win at Mount Panorama. He helped define what the race means to generations of Australian motorsport fans.
His nine Bathurst victories remain one of the defining records of the event, while his distinctive personality, trademark No. 05 Holden and relentless connection with fans elevated him beyond racing driver status. In reality, Brock became part of Australian culture.
Now, 20 years after his passing, the Brock Experience will bring that story back to life.
One of the centrepieces will be Peter’s Pitlane, located alongside the National Motor Racing Museum. Fans will have the opportunity to get close to Brock’s original race cars while revisiting the footage and memories that made him a national sporting icon.
In Bathurst itself, Brocky’s Helmet will provide another immersive attraction, while bespoke Brock-inspired artwork from Victorian artist David Bromley will add a distinctly visual element to the tribute.
And then there’s the racing. For although nostalgia will provide the emotional horsepower, the Supercars themselves still have unfinished business.
The Bathurst 1000 is the final round of the Ryco Enduro Cup before the championship heads into the Finals Series, making Mount Panorama a critical battleground.
Last year’s weather-affected thriller (ultimately won by Matt Payne and Garth Tander) was another reminder that at Bathurst, nothing is guaranteed until the chequered flag falls.
Off-track, more than 25,000 campers are expected to turn Mount Panorama into Australia’s biggest temporary motorsport village, with fans able to remain on site until Tuesday morning to help ease the traditional post-race exodus.
But ultimately, 2026 won’t just be about who wins the Great Race, it will be about remembering why Bathurst became great in the first place. Twenty years gone. Nine victories. One King. And when the engines fire at Mount Panorama, Peter Brock’s presence will inevitably be felt once again.