PETROL heads, lovers of fast cars, those with a need for speed, and anyone in general heading to South Australia’s capital early in March, it’s time to rev up and start your engines as the Adelaide Clipsal 500 hits town over the weekend of March 2 to 5. So where does your loyalty lie? Ford or Holden?
The streets of Adelaide will come alive with the growls, roars and screeches of some of the fastest vehicles in the world. Whether you’re car crazy or just looking for an awesome day out, you’d be mad to miss it, the team from Southaustralia.com tell us. Here are all the reasons to look forward to a few days in the “city of churches” when motorsport diehards worship their heroes behind the steering wheel.
Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
See iconic Australian Supercars unleash their adrenalin around the Adelaide street circuit in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. Simona de Silvestro will join the grid as the first full-time female supercar driver, while changes in the race format will keep drivers on their toes. Nick Percat took out the Clipsal 500 Adelaide trophy in 2016; who will accelerate to victory in 2017?
CAMS Australian GT Championship
In a showcase of breathtaking manufacturing and design, the CAMS Australian GT Championship brings a spectacular field of cars worth millions of dollars to Adelaide. The event will see cars from the world’s leading automotive manufacturers including a Lamborghini Huracan, BMW M6, Ferrari 488 and Audi R8 GTS.
Touring Car Masters spin their wheels
Muscling their way around around the track, Touring Car Masters are by far the loudest and beefiest in the Clipsal 500. See legends of motor sport line up on the grid, including John Bowe, Glenn Seton, Steven Johnson and Jim Richards.
Super Trucks going nuts!
Bridging the gap between on-track and air displays, 650 horsepower Stadium Super Trucks launch themselves over special ramps around the Clipsal 500 Adelaide circuit at speeds reaching 240 kilometres per hour.
Rocking and rapping it up with the best in music
On Friday and Saturday night, the stage will come to life with awesome live music. Hilltop Hoods will tear up the stage on Friday night accompanied by Seth Sentry, The Funkoars and Aradhna. Rock out on Saturday with Baby Animals, Battlehounds and The Byzantines.
Supercars Paddock to meet your heroes
Let loose on the Clipsal 500 Supercars Paddock and get up-close and personal with your favourite drivers, crews and cars. It’s your opportunity to see the big race rigs, get an autograph, take a photo and spot the motor sport world’s hottest celebs.
Jaguar 60th le Mans Victory Celebration Display
Don’t miss this spectacular tribute to Jaguar featuring over 50 rare and exciting vehicles from the early 1930s to current models. This epic showcase includes a stunning array of beautifully maintained and replica vehicles.
Don’t miss out on the action! Get your tickets from the Clipsal 500 website to secure your place at Australia’s biggest and best motor sport event! General track side entry is $45, concert tickets start at $70, pit entry starts from $99 and platform tickets start from $85.
SCOTT PODMORE (with southaustralia.com)
