Improved facilities for patrons, new race categories, special attractions, and buoyant tickets sales for the 2010 Clipsal 500 Adelaide V8 Supercar race were announced at the event’s launch in Rundle Mall, in Adelaide today.
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Premier of South Australia, Kevin Foley said emphasis on improvements to the general admission areas of the circuit, newly named Trackside, was to be a focus for next year’sevent to be held from March 11-14.
“Following the installation of the new temporary pit building complex and shade for grandstand patrons at this year’s event, the South Australian Motor Sport Board is concentrating on providing general admission patrons with an outdoor bistro style area with dining facilities together with a super-screen to provide a base for patrons,” he said.
Mr. Foley said ticket sales worth nearly four million dollars have already been made with nearly three quarters of grandstand seats already taken under the Price Cap pre-booking option.
“That’s great news but there are still plenty of seats, and there is plenty in store to build on the successes of the past in both attendance and more importantly in making sure all the patrons have the best possible experience,” he said.
Mr Foley said in the event’s history the total benefit to the State’s economy now stood at $251.72 million with this year’s race (2009) having brought an economic benefit of $33.5 million.
The Deputy Premier launched the event’s new advertising campaign “Adelaide! Are You Ready?” and also announced three events new to the streets of Adelaide - a special V8 Utes legends race, Mini Challenge, and Supersports - would be included in the Feature race program.
“Clipsal 500 Adelaide international ambassador Murray Walker will be at the 2010 event and his Murray Walker’s Extreme Machines Car display will feature the new Ferrari California, a new model Lamborghini, and the latest Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette.”
Further announcements made in todays launch included:
• Improvements to facilities in the Trackside areas of the circuit (formerly known as general admission).
• Shade again for all grandstands.
• A new entertainment and catering area called The Parking Lot.
• A new V8 Utes race for motorsport legends.
• A new Mini Challenge event.
• The introduction of the new Supersports category.
• Support Racing categories: (V8 Supercars, Fujitsu V8 Supercars, Australian GT Championship, Biante Touring Car Masters, V8 Utes, Aussie Racing Cars, Mini Challenge and Supersports).
• International motorsport legend Murray Walker to again attend the event.
• The Murray Walker’s Extreme Machines Car display to feature the new Ferrari Californian, a new model Lamborghini, and new model Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette.
• The launch of the 2010 Clipsal 500 Adelaide grid girl uniforms.
• The launch of the 2010 Clipsal 500 Adelaide advertising campaign.
• Innovative new corporate hospitality offers suitable for one to 1,000 guests.
• SAFM’s Hamish and Andy to be at the Clipsal 500 Adelaide on the Friday of the event for a VIP SAFM listener party. Details will be given via SAFM over coming months.
Artists to be appearing at the four free on-circuit concerts include Status Quo, Ian Moss, Mental as Anything, Eskimo Joe, British India, Jessica Mauboy, Wes Carr, and Tom Williams. More artistsand acts are to be announced in coming months.
The launch was attended by V8 Supercar drivers, Greg Murphy, Dean Canto, Shane Van Gisbergen, Will Davison, Lee Holdsworth, Tim Slade, Russell Ingall, James Courtney, and Steven
Johnson.
Improved facilities for patrons, new race categories, special attractions, and buoyant tickets sales for the 2010 Clipsal 500 Adelaide V8 Supercar race were announced at the event’s launch in Rundle Mall today.
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Premier Kevin Foley said emphasis on improvements to the general admission areas of the circuit, newly named Trackside, was to be a focus for next year’s event to be held from March 11-14.
“Following the installation of the new temporary pit building complex and shade for grandstand patrons at this year’s event, the South Australian Motor Sport Board is concentrating on providing general admission patrons with an outdoor bistro style area with dining facilities together with a super-screen to provide a base for patrons,” he said.
Mr. Foley said ticket sales worth nearly four million dollars have already been made with nearly three quarters of grandstand seats already taken under the Price Cap pre-booking option.
“That’s great news but there are still plenty of seats, and there is plenty in store to build on the successes of the past in both attendance and more importantly in making sure all the patrons have the best possible experience,” he said.