Already drivers, teams and crews are arriving in Bathurst, getting their preparations under way for what could be a challenging week on Mount Panorama.

The region is living through the wettest November on record and, with more rain on the forecast for next week, it looks likely drivers will have a wet track to contend with.

Anton de Pasquale, driver of the #11 Ford Mustang for Dick Johnson Racing, is not too concerned about a potentially wet race.

"It is quite stressful in the rain around here, around anywhere, but same for everyone. It can arise a lot of opportunities however the day goes," he said.

"It is what it is. We'll just race to the chequered flag, whatever the weather."

When the action starts next week, it will be in front of essentially unlimited crowds, a far cry from the maximum of 4000 spectators imposed on the event last year.

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It also means teams can interact with fans again and hold activities off the track, something de Pasquale is looking forward to.

"It's good to have fans here, to engage with them. It's what we do during the week and it excites you and keeps you motivated through the week to see how many people love this race," he said.

While the upcoming event is very much driven by the action on track, it is also going to lead to some support for local kids.

The naming rights sponsor of the Bathurst 1000, Repco, has partnered with the LifeChanger Foundation.

The foundation identifies and develops youth mentors from within the local community and delivers a series of holistic self-development workshops for teens.

LifeChanger will be on the ground at the Bathurst 1000, raising funds and awareness for its causes.

Additionally, Repco has worked with Bathurst council to ensure the LifeChanger program remains ongoing in the community.

"For at least the next five years, Bathurst will be a big part of our lives," Repco executive general manager Wayne Bryant said.

"We didn't want to just turn up for one weekend a year, we want to have a long lasting, meaningful impact in this community. We have a great relationship with LifeChanger Foundation and have seen first-hand the impact their youth mentoring programs have.

"It is fantastic that the Bathurst Regional Council and Supercars have embraced them, and we intend to continue to invest in the Bathurst community."

LifeChanger's Scott Watters said the partnership with Repco would enable the charity's programs to "directly engage and support Bathurst youth, building more thriving, resilient young people".

The action at Mount Panorama will start on Tuesday.

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