The historic Mount Panorama Circuit, famously known for the Bathurst races, has unfortunately been the site of several racing fatalities. Records indicate that there have been seven car racing deaths on the circuit, with six of these tragically occurring on the challenging Conrod Straight.
The drivers identified as having been killed at Bathurst are detailed below:
Drivers Killed at Mount Panorama Circuit
| Driver Name | Cause of Death | Location of Incident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reg Smith | High-speed accident | Conrod Straight | |
| Bevan Gibson | High-speed accident | Conrod Straight | |
| Tom Sulman | High-speed accident | Conrod Straight | |
| Mike Burgmann | High-speed accident | Conrod Straight | |
| Denny Hulme | Heart attack | Conrod Straight | 1967 Formula One World Champion |
| Don Watson | High-speed accident | Conrod Straight |
All of these fatalities, with the exception of 1967 Formula One World Champion Denny Hulme, were the result of high-speed accidents. Hulme's death was attributed to a heart attack.
For more information on the Mount Panorama Circuit, you can visit the Mount Panorama Circuit Wikipedia page.
