Motorsport Australia will once again have a strong team of officials at Mount Panorama this weekend, with 435 Motorsport Australia race officials helping deliver the 2026 Repco Bathurst 1000.
The 2026 race official community highlights the broad and growing appeal of motorsport officiating, with 118 women joining 317 men across the race-day team as part of the 529 volunteer officials on the ground at Mount Panorama.
Looking at the broader context of officiating, motorsport volunteerism has continued to lift in recent years, increasing by over 28 per cent in the past five years. The total number of Motorsport Australia officials now stands at 12,715.
Women make up more than a quarter of this year’s race officials, continuing the strong representation of women within the wider Motorsport Australia officiating community.
The age profile of this year’s race officials demonstrates the range of people involved, with officials aged from 16 to 79, and an average age of 48.
The officials will take on a variety of responsibilities throughout the weekend such as flag marshals, fire and rescue personnel, scrutineers, race control officials and other specialist roles.
Motorsport Australia Chief People Officer Nicky Lennon said the diversity of the officials team was one of the strengths of the Bathurst 1000.
“Bathurst brings together officials from so many different backgrounds, experiences and generations, and that is one of the things that makes this event so special,” Lennon said.
“Our youngest officials and those who have been involved in motorsport for many years all bring something valuable to the team.
“We’re also really pleased to see such a strong contribution from women among this year’s race officials. It’s important that people can see officiating as an opportunity that is open to everyone who has a passion for motorsport.”
Motorsport Australia Officials Manager Aidan Siegel said the age and gender breakdown showed the range of pathways available to those wanting to become involved in officiating.
“The numbers demonstrate just how broad the officials community is,” Siegel said.
“Having people aged from 16 through to 79 involved at Bathurst is a great example of how officiating can bring different generations together.
“Our experienced officials have an enormous amount of knowledge to share, while younger officials have the opportunity to learn, develop and build their own experience at one of the biggest events on the Australian motorsport calendar.
“The continued involvement of women is another really positive part of that picture, and we want to keep encouraging everyone to get involved.”
For more information about becoming a Motorsport Australia official, visit the Officials page.
