Townsville Street Circuit
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| Location | Townsville, Queensland |
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| Time zone | GMT +10 |
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| Opened | 10 July 2009 |
| Major events | V8 Supercars |
| Length | 2.85 km (1.78 mi) |
| Turns | 13 |
| Lap record | 1:12.6988 (Tony D'Alberto, Ferrari 458 Italia GT3, 2014, Australian GT Championship) |
Townsville Street Circuit is a temporary street circuit located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Opened in 2009, the circuit hosts the Townsville 400 V8 Supercars event.
The circuit
Townsville Street Circuit is a reminiscent of the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. It winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads form approximately 70 percent of the circuit.[1] Rod Nash Racing’s Paul Dumbrell suggested it is a high grip circuit. Ford Performance Racing (FPR) driver Mark Winterbottom suggested the circuit is like a standard racing circuit but in the middle of a city. It is a tough circuit that can catch drivers out. Winterbottom described the first corner is almost a clone to the turn eight at Adelaide Street Circuit which he tackled it very aggressively because it looks high speed with great passing opportunity.[2] The circuit quickly became a favourite of the V8 supercars' drivers.[1] The circuit's pit building is a permanent construction that can be used all year round for all sorts of events. There are five viewing mounds and grandstands that can seat approximately 12,000.[3]
V8 Supercars
On 28 July 2008, the official V8 Supercar website reported that the Queensland Sports Minister, Judy Spence, said the State Government will contribute $2.5 million annually for the first five years of the event.[4] The 2009 Dunlop Townsville 400 was held from 10–12 July.[3] Sucrogen is the naming rights sponsor the race in 2010 and 2011.
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