Supercars and Tourism and Events Queensland have announced a significant three-year extension, ensuring that the Gold Coast and Townsville Supercars races will continue to thrill fans through at least 2027. This announcement promises to maintain the vibrant motorsport events that inject approximately $100 million annually into the Queensland economy.
The extension was celebrated by Supercars drivers, staff, and local MPs during gatherings in Townsville and on the Gold Coast. This move guarantees that the Repco Supercars Championship will persist at these iconic street circuits, much to the delight of motorsport enthusiasts.
Those hoping for a night race will likely have to wait beyond 2027, as commitments during this contract period maintain the race as a daytime event, making the previously floated idea of night racing a distant memory.
The Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, which began as an Indy car event in 1991 and has featured Supercars since 1994, stands as Queensland’s largest annual sporting event. In 2023, it attracted over 201,000 patrons, showcasing its enduring popularity and economic impact.
The event took a two year hiatus during COVID the event roared back into life on the Gold Coast in 2022, and has seen a resurgence with record crowds in attendance last year, for the modern era of the event.
Townsville, too, plays a crucial role in the Supercars calendar. First hosting the event in 2009, the Townsville 500 celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, drawing over 126,000 attendees. As North Queensland’s largest annual sporting event, it remains a cornerstone of the region’s sporting calendar.
Looking ahead, the Repco Supercars Championship will roar back to life at the Repco Bathurst 1000 from October 10-13. Following this, the 2024 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 will take place from October 25-27, promising more high-octane action on the streets of Surfers Paradise.
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