01/09/2026
The Cutting is extremely important. Probably more so than any corner at Bathurst — because it dictates your speed over the top of the Mountain.
That's our head coach Phil Alexander on Turn 3 at Mount Panorama.
It's a tricky, relatively slow sequence, and it takes real accuracy to maximise your cornering speed. Here's what he tells our drivers:
🏁 Your line depends on your car. Coming out of Turn 3 in a small car, you don't need the right-hand side of the track — you can stay mid-track. Head to the outside wall of the Cutting before you turn, to maximise the width of the corner. Larger cars need more of the available road, by nature of having more mass.
⚠️ Watch the debris on the outside - ensure your line is accurate
🏁 Sort your braking and gear change sequence early so you can drive through the exit. Most cars are in second.
🏁 About 80 metres past the corner there's a small hump. Most drivers use it as a gear change marker — but keep in mind, it's a short shift corner.
That's one corner. There are 23 of them.
At Challenge Bathurst on 19 & 20 November, you get six 20-minute sessions across two days — and between every one, you debrief with Phil. In-car comms on track, footage and driving line review off it.
We have 2 Arrive 'n' Drive seats left. Fully prepped race car, entries, pit support, transport and admin all handled. You focus on the finish line.
🏁 Comment BATHURST and we'll send you the full brochure — pricing, inclusions and schedule or check it out 👉https://www.raceawaytracktime.com.au/pages/challenge-bathurst
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