Since its debut in 2009, the Townsville 500 has been one of the most popular for fans and drivers alike.
North Queensland’s largest annual sporting event held at Reid Park and set below the iconic Castle Hill backdrop, motoring fans can enjoy three action-packed days of racing from 8 to 10 July.
Reigning series champion Shane van Gisbergen has won eight previous races in North Queensland and Cam Waters, who famously stamped his mark after his win in 2021, will try to go back-to-back on the famous street circuit.
This year’s event will feature a jam-packed support card with four additional categories taking to the circuit.
Off track, fans will have the opportunity to meet with their favourite drivers at autograph sessions throughout the event.
With this year’s NTI Townsville 500 marked as one of the biggest ever, hip hop royalty Hilltop Hoods will to the big top entertainment precinct for a Saturday night performance.
Winners of ten ARIA Awards, including twice being named Best Australian Live Act, six of Hilltop Hoods eight albums have peaked at number one on the ARIA Charts, the most by an Australian band or group in history.
The famous Townsville big top hasn’t featured at the event since 2019, but is expected to be filled with music-loving motorsport fans on Saturday, 9 July for the showpiece Hilltop Hoods concert.
In a first for Townsville, Supercars incoming Gen3 Camaro and Mustang will be on track alongside four of Supercars premier support categories; the Dunlop Super2 Series, Porsche Carrera Cup, Toyota Gazoo Racing 86 Series and the Touring Car Masters Series.
World renowned stunt king and Townsville’s own, Matt Mingay, will join son Maddox in the Hot Wheels Stunt Show while there will be performances by some of Australia’s top gravity-defying stunt riders to keep fans entertained throughout the event.
To celebrate the start of North Queensland’s biggest annual sporting event, Repco Supercars Championship drivers will hold an autograph session for fans on Thursday, 7 July at Jezzine Park following the annual parade of Supercars multi-million dollar transporters through the city.
Supercars CEO Shane Howard said it’s great news for fans to have a full line-up of entertainment.
“This year we are bringing back the show that the Townsville 500 is famous for delivering to fans,” Howard said.
“Hilltop Hoods are one of Australia’s greatest live acts and to have them locked in to perform at our event on 9 July is fantastic news.”
All children 12 and under receive free entry with a paying adult.
Tourism and Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said there were plenty of reasons to book a getaway to North Queensland for this year’s NTI Townsville 500.
“We know major events are important for encouraging visitors to experience North Queensland’s many attractions while supporting local job opportunities,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“Exhilarating motorsport, one of Australia’s most popular music exports and perfect weather makes Townsville in July one of Australia’s great winter escape destinations.”
Find out more or plan your trip at supercars.com.