Emergency services have formed a united front to minimise the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in the city during race week, with health experts and police joining forces to help ensure the safety of the community.

WNSWLHD Director of Public Health, Priscilla Stanley, said Bathurst was expecting an influx of visitors, and with COVID-19 still active it was vital people continue COVID safe behaviour.

She said the Public Health Unit will be ramping up COVID-19 testing before, during and after the Bathurst 1000 to make sure anyone in the local community with symptoms has plenty of easy access to testing.

As part of the race week response the health district will be offering drive-through testing at the Bathurst Hockey Centre from Thursday October 15 until October 31 (excluding Sundays).

Ms Stanley said anyone who is out and about should take steps to stay COVID safe; practise physical distancing, wash hands or use sanitiser frequently and only gather in small groups, up to a maximum of 20 people.

Chifley Police District Superintendent, Peter O'Brien, said as always extra police will be patrolling the Bathurst region, during the Bathurst 1000.

He said among the specialised police units attending the fixture would be the public order squad, dog squad, mounted police and operational support police.

Supt O'Brien said while police want everyone who attends the Bathurst 1000 to have a good time, the reality is Public Health Orders are in place to protect everyone, and there are serious penalties for people who breach those orders.

He said anyone found breaching the rules can expect to be fined.

"One hundred per cent they will be fined. The time for warnings has expired."

He reminded everyone that there is a 20 person limit on gatherings in homes and in outdoor areas, including children.

"Police will be enforcing Public Health Orders which include maximum penalties of imprisonment for six months and/or a penalty of up to $11,000. Police may also issue on-the- spot fines of $1000 for an offence, which could include fines for guests at gatherings that breach the Public Health Order."

He also warned race fans without a valid ticket not to try and enter the Mount.

"Anyone caught trying to enter the precinct of Mount Panorama without a ticket will be arrested," he said.