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ℹ️ About Gold Coast 500
The Gold Coast 500 transforms the Streets of Surfers Paradise into a high-speed racing venue for V8 Supercars. This premier motorsport event takes place on the Gold Coast's temporary street circuit, which features 15 turns across its 2.96 km layout. Fans watch drivers navigate the beach-side track with its fast sections and challenging chicanes.
The Surfers Paradise Street Circuit hosts two races of 250 km each, with drivers completing 85 laps per race. Each V8 Supercar produces around 600 horsepower from its V8 engine, reaches speeds of 300 km/h, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. Drivers must make at least two pit stops during each race, adding to the strategy element.
The Gold Coast 500 has a rich history in Australian motorsport. It began as the Gold Coast Indy 300 in
1991, with V8 Supercars joining in 1994. The event became a championship round in 2002 and adopted its current name and format in 2010. Jamie Whincup holds the record with five wins at this event.
V8 Supercars teams bring 25 drivers to compete on one of Australia's most challenging street circuits. The event attracts over 200,000 spectators annually, who come for the racing action and the vibrant Gold Coast atmosphere. The combination of high-speed racing and beachside location makes the Gold Coast 500 a standout on the V8 Supercars calendar.
The Gold Coast 500 offers various ticket options from General Admission to exclusive hospitality suites. This V8 Supercars event provides fans with close-up views of the racing while showcasing the beauty of Surfers Paradise and the Gold Coast region.
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