Its 50 years since I went to watch the race up in Bathurst. Lots of memories and a LOT of fun with a group of mates a couple of whom have sadly since passed.
Its the only car race I watch these days. 1000 kilometres (621 miles) in length. These cars are pulling 300 kilometres per hour down Conrod straight. The Bathurst track is actually a regular road servicing homes and farms but closes for race events.
Last time I was there was about 8 years ago, wife was with me, no races it was just a regular road but the temptation to sink the foot at the top of Conrod straight was HUGE. I resisted and thankfully so cause the cops had several speed cameras set up just waiting to pounce
