Motor racing fans have gathered in Bathurst as preparations for the Bathurst 1000 ramp up. Reigning champions and previous winners are set to compete, with some drivers facing injuries ahead of the event.

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Bathurst is bustling with motor enthusiasts as the city hosts the lead-up to the Bathurst 1000, one of Australia's most renowned motor races. Despite changing weather conditions, large crowds have gathered to see the drivers and participate in pre-race festivities. Reigning champions Brody Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood are aiming to make history by winning back-to-back titles with different manufacturers, while the Red Bull team faces challenges with both primary drivers managing injuries. The event also marks a potential final appearance for team principal Jamie Whincup and features a mix of seasoned winners and first-time participants. Stuntman Travis Pastrana made a safe appearance on the track, adding to the excitement ahead of the main race.

Bathurst 1000 draws crowds as drivers prepare for iconic race

Bathurst is once again transforming into a rev head wonderland as motor enthusiasts gather ahead of the great race And that is where we find our reporter Brooke Eastbrook. Today's action is only the beginning You're right Chloe this is only the beginning you wouldn't believe it we've had Sun all day today right now We're in the middle of a storm The drivers have just completed the track to town and it hasn't really deterred anyone this weather with Thousands packing the streets of Bathurst to come down and get a glimpse of the drivers now if you thought the streets behind me Were packed you should have seen the mountain earlier It is absolutely packing out ahead of Sunday's race and we had a chat to some of the previous race winners The men who have already conquered the mountain all again vying for the Peter Brock trophy Reigning champions Brody Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood hoping to become the first pair to go back-to-back with a different manufacturer They'll race in a Ford a year after defecting to Dick Johnson racing like the favorites tag I don't care what the tag is as long as we're first on the day That's all I care about the Red Bulls will give the duo a run for their money despite both primary drivers battling injury We'll roll his ankle running training for the weekend Brock's on his back So he's at the physio for two or three hours each day trying to try to get that sorted So I'm pretty sure they'll be fine for Sunday after four wins in 23 years This race could be team principal Jamie wing cups last as soon as there's somebody that's that I believe it can do a better job than I can then I'm more than happy to step aside It's could be my last year. It may not be when Craig Lowndes lined up for his first Bathurst in 1994 only 21 participants in this year's race were even alive He'd go on to be the mountains second most successful driver lucky enough that you know Yeah, 32 attempts now that we've we've had seven victories and we've had a number of close calls and and really for me It's been a great journey throughout out of the field 12 men have won here previously Some of them have been in these sheds for over 30 years while for another seven drivers It'll be their first ever Bathurst 1000 the advice for the rookies simple get out of our way Generally don't pray praying and qualifying and completely ride the car off. That's probably a good one a gatecrasher on the raceway Thankfully renowned stuntman Travis Pastrana got the green light to do so unscathed Let's hope it stays that way this weekend Brook East 10 news

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