Supercars is back for 2024, beginning at the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit.
The season-opening Bathurst 500 is one of two events at the track this campaign, with the Bathurst 1000 to take place in its traditional October slot.
Reigning champion Brodie Kostecki won't be in action, while Shane van Gisbergen has left Supercars entirely.
Who can step up and secure the win?
The Sporting News has all the key schedule and broadcast details for the Bathurst 500.
MORE: Supercars 2024 – Full calendar, schedule
Bathurst 500: Schedule, times for Supercars
Like the 2021 edition of the event, there will be two 40-lap races.
There will be two practice sessions on Friday, with Saturday and Sunday both consisting of the qualifying/shootout/race structure.
All times local/AEDT.
Friday, February 23
| Session | Time |
| Practice 1 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Practice 2 | 4:20 pm - 5:20 pm |
Saturday, February 24
| Session | Time |
| Qualifying | 10:20 am - 10:40 am |
| Top 10 Shootout | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
| Race 1 | 4:10 pm |
Sunday, February 25
| Session | Time |
| Qualifying | 9:35 am - 9:55 am |
| Top 10 Shootout | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm |
| Race 2 | 3:05 pm |
Bathurst 500: Mount Panorama track map
Each lap of the Mount Panorama circuit measures 6.213km.
Chaz Mostert holds the current lap record, setting a time of 2:03.3732 in 2021.
A detailed map of the track can be accessed here.
How to watch Supercars: TV channel, stream for Bathurst 500
Fans can catch the action from Bathurst on Fox Sports (Channel 506) with every session available live and on-demand.
The Seven Network is also broadcasting the event, with the Saturday race on 7mate and the Sunday race on Channel 7.
Kayo Sports and 7Plus are streaming the Bathurst 500 for fans looking to watch online.
Every session is being streamed on SuperView via Supercars.com for those living outside of Australia.
Bathurst 500: How to buy tickets, prices
Tickets can be purchased via the official Supercars website here.
Single-day general admission tickets start from AU$64, while a three-day grandstand pass is going for AU$240.
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