NSW Seniors Festival: Retirees given a free tour through racing history

The free event saw a small but dedicated group of senior citizen learn more about the legacy of Mount Panorama and the variants of vehicles that have tackled the hallowed stretch of tar.

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Lifelong motor racing fan Allan Barnes said it was a great opportunity for senior citizens to view a treasured collection of automotive history.

"It gives people the chance to learn more about the significance of Mount Panorama to Bathurst and how Australia's rich motor racing culture came to be," Mr Barnes said.

Yesterday saw Mr Barnes visit the museum a second time, and said the experience helps him recall fond memories of events at Mount Panorama.

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"In the early days of the Great Race, you could see a car compete on the Sunday and go out and purchase the same model the next day," he said.

"It'll be interesting to see how they'll move on from the iconic 'Ford vs Holden' rivalry now that the latter brand is set to be retired."

National Motor Racing Museum tour guide Grant Weatherstone said the partnership between Museums Bathurst and the NSW Seniors Festival allows senior citizens a comfortable opportunity to walk through memory lane.

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"We've had plenty of discussions with visitors who remember watching historic races on television, and one person spoke at length about their original Holden Torana," Mr Weatherstone said.

"While museums are grounded in the past, they also look to the future."