Golding, Slade get unique early look at Mount Panorama

PremiAir Nulon Racing teammates James Golding and Tim Slade have enjoyed a unique early look at Bathurst, helping paint line-work around Mount Panorama.

A week out from the Repco Bathurst 1000, Golding and Slade touched down in Bathurst to assist Dubbo's Central West Linemarking.

The two drivers assisted with the painting of track boundaries and other important line-work around the 6.213km circuit, which will be the centre of world motorsport's attention on October 10-13.

“I have turned a few laps of Mount Panorama in racecars, but this was a very different perspective," Golding said.

“My Supercar is a special piece of kit, but the process and accuracy of the customised dual control Isuzu truck from Central West Linemarking definitely gives it a run for its money.

“The circuit and the track limit lines need to be up to the highest standards for Supercars racing. What I can say for certain is that the track is ready for us to race on next week."

Slade, who announced his retirement last week, added: "I’m used to turning up on race week and seeing it pristine, so to see the effort from the Central West Linemarking crew and the Bathurst City Council overall is really impressive.

"The Bathurst 1000 is a showpiece in Australian sport. To see the crew take such enormous pride in ensuring the track is presented in the best possible way is a credit to their skills and professionalism.

"I have a new appreciation in what it takes to mark out Mount Panorama, but beyond this, the work that goes into marking roads across the country.

Central West Linemarking's Adam Walker said: "It was great to have both James and Tim join the crew and get their feedback on the circuit and how important the track markings are during the race.

"We might not lap the circuit at the same speed as the Supercars stars, but we need to be incredibly accurate with the marking, as going outside the circuit limits can quickly see things come undone.

"Our company works everywhere west of the Blue Mountains and as far south as Broken Hill and up to the Queensland border, but I must admit this is a very special piece of road for us."

Golding and Slade are sixth and 19th in the points heading to Bathurst. Tickets for the event are on sale now.