Supercars lands new Perth deal
Supercars has signed a two-year extension with the relate authorities that might come by out about Wanneroo Raceway proceed to host the Perth SuperSprint.
The circuit has been a frequent on the Supercars calendar for the reason that early 1970s.
Beforehand the occasion used to be promoted by the WA Sporting Car Club, which owns and operates Wanneroo Raceway, alternatively more unprejudiced unprejudiced right this moment Supercars has taken over the promotion, negotiating with the authorities and then renting the circuit from the club.
“We are happy to dangle struck this fresh address the WA Authorities, delivered by Tourism WA and the WA Sporting Car Club to urge in Perth till as a minimal the cease of 2025,” acknowledged Supercars CEO Shane Howard.
“This partnership demonstrates the strong commitment of all parties enthusiastic to develop the game in Western Australia.
“It helps us to support young West Australian drivers to educate their careers to the tip of Australian motorsport, love most fashionable Championship leader Brodie Kostecki and most fashionable Bathurst champion Garth Tander.
“The Wanneroo circuit is steeped in history and is a fave amongst fans and drivers alike, so we’re happy in affirm to proceed racing there.”
The fresh Perth deal locks in a single half of the 2024 calendar puzzle as Supercars looks to be like to shore up its time desk.
Amongst the occasions but to be locked in is the season-opening Newcastle 500, which requires a brand fresh settlement with the Modern South Wales authorities and the City of Newcastle.
There are nonetheless ask marks over the Australian Huge Prix, that contract also up this year, while work on a return to Modern Zealand continues.
A delegation from Supercars unprejudiced unprejudiced right this moment visited the Taupo circuit across the ditch, that now the front-runner to host a ability return next season.
On the opposite hand that too will in the end rely on authorities funding with talks between Supercars and the NZ authorities ongoing.
Supercars is having a seek for at expanding from its most fashionable 12-spherical time desk as soon as next season, with a Singapore Huge Prix slot also on the desk.
The likes of Winton, Phillip Island and Queensland Raceway are all also with out a Supercars spherical as it stands.
