Bathurst weather

Spectator camp grounds were surrounded by rivers and cars bogged deep in mud as the Supercars succumbed to the deluge.

“We are very lucky to have the fans that we have in this sport. We’re sorry we didn’t get be able to do the top 10 today. Supercars CEO Shane Howard told a press conference: “Obviously, extraordinary conditions, the amount of water that was dumped on the circuit at the time.

Cameron Waters driver of the #6 Monster Energy Racing Ford Mustang during practice for the Bathurst 1000. Photo / Getty Images. Torrential rain has wreaked ...

Supercars also made the call to cancel the Porsche Carrera Cup and Super 2 races scheduled for Saturday afternoon due to the condition of the track, which was flooding. Wet weather caused wild conditions on the track on Thursday and Friday but there was hope of a reprieve when the skies cleared and drivers finally had some good conditions to work with in Saturday's practice session, the last of the weekend. Torrential rain has wreaked havoc at the Bathurst 1000, forcing the Top 10 Shootout to be cancelled for the first time in history.

Heavy rain has seen the Bathurst 1000 Shootout cancelled, casting doubts over the crown jewel of the Aussie Supercars championship in country New South ...

"The officials deemed it too unsafe to compete and obviously we can't compromise driver safety. We actually tried to re-divert where the main water course was coming across the track. It was sheeting across the circuit, particularly across turn one really bad.

SUPERCARS and the Bathurst Regional Council will work through the night in a bid to safeguard Sunday's Repco Bathurst 1000 from flooding.

[How and where to watch the Bathurst 1000](https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/tv-guide-how-and-where-to-watch-the-bathurst-1000/) “Driveways and things have to be maintained for the residents. [Why the Shootout wasn’t moved to Sunday morning](https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/why-officials-ruled-out-sunday-bathurst-shootout/) Although the weather is forecast to improve on Sunday, a significant amount more rain is forecast to fall overnight. [Where every car will start the Repco Bathurst 1000](https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/bathurst-1000-grid-2022-where-every-car-will-start-the-race/) [Heavy rain forces Bathurst Top 10 Shootout to be cancelled](https://www.v8sleuth.com.au/bathurst-1000-top-10-shootout-washed-out/)