Main straight (Boundary Street) as pictured between events in November 2018Turn 10 as pictured between events in November 2018
The Reid Park Street Circuit is reminiscent of the Albert Park Circuit's parkland setting.[1] It winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads form approximately 70 percent of the circuit.[2] The circuit borders the Townsville State High School and Townsville Civic Theatre, crosses the Ross Creek multiple times and runs adjacent to Townsville railway station. The circuit's pit building, and much of the Reid Park infrastructure, is a permanent construction that can be used all year round for various events. The event also has five viewing mounds/grandstands that can seat approximately 12,000.[3]
Paul Dumbrell suggested it is a high grip circuit, while Mark Winterbottom stated that the circuit is like a standard racing circuit but in the middle of a city. Winterbottom described the first corner as almost a clone to the high speed turn eight at the Adelaide Street Circuit, noting that it also produces a great passing opportunity exiting the corner.[4][2]
On 28 July 2008, the official website of V8 Supercars (the then-name of Supercars) 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.[6] The 2009 Dunlop Townsville 400 was held from 10 to 12 July.[3] In 2014, the event was held as a 500 kilometre event with two 250 kilometre races across the weekend.
Lap recordsEdit
As of July 2023, the fastest official race lap records at Townsville Street Circuit are listed as:[7]
^"The Need To Know for the Townsville 400". Triple M. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
^ ab. v8supercars.com.au. n.d. Archived from the original on 20 February 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
^ ab2008 L&H 500 official race program, pages 68–70
^. v8supercars.com.au. 28 October 2009. Archived from the original on 10 July 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2009.
^Herrero, Daniel (5 February 2019). "Supercars circuit flooded amid Townsville disaster". Speedcafe. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
^Briar Gunther (28 July 2008). . Official site of the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 29 July 2008.
^"Natsoft Race Results - Townsville". Retrieved 8 July 2023.
^"Australian GT Townsville 2016". Retrieved 18 June 2022.
External linksEdit
Map and circuit history at RacingCircuits.info
Townsville receives go-ahead for V8 Supercar race
Townsville readies for V8 street race – contains images of track layout
October 21, 2023
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Reid Park Street Circuit also known as the Townsville Street Circuit is a semi permanent street circuit located in Townsville Queensland Australia Opened in 2009 the circuit hosts the Townsville 500 Supercars Championship event every year Reid Park Street CircuitMap of the track showing the local streetsLocationTownsville QueenslandTime zoneGMT 10 00Coordinates19 16 19 S 146 48 33 E 19 27194 S 146 80917 E 19 27194 146 80917FIA Grade3Opened10 July 2009 14 years ago 2009 07 10 Major eventsCurrent Supercars ChampionshipTownsville 500 2009 present Former Australian GT 2011 2014 2017 Australian Formula 4 2015 Street Circuit 2009 present Length2 860 km 1 777 miles Turns13Race lap record1 11 9875 Christopher Mies Audi R8 LMS 2016 GT3 Contents 1 The circuit 2 Supercars Championship 3 Lap records 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksThe circuit Edit nbsp Main straight Boundary Street as pictured between events in November 2018 nbsp Turn 10 as pictured between events in November 2018The Reid Park Street Circuit is reminiscent of the Albert Park Circuit s parkland setting 1 It winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads form approximately 70 percent of the circuit 2 The circuit borders the Townsville State High School and Townsville Civic Theatre crosses the Ross Creek multiple times and runs adjacent to Townsville railway station The circuit s pit building and much of the Reid Park infrastructure is a permanent construction that can be used all year round for various events The event also has five viewing mounds grandstands that can seat approximately 12 000 3 Paul Dumbrell suggested it is a high grip circuit while Mark Winterbottom stated that the circuit is like a standard racing circuit but in the middle of a city Winterbottom described the first corner as almost a clone to the high speed turn eight at the Adelaide Street Circuit noting that it also produces a great passing opportunity exiting the corner 4 2 In February 2019 parts of the circuit were flooded in the 2019 Townsville flood 5 Supercars Championship EditMain article Townsville 500 On 28 July 2008 the official website of V8 Supercars the then name of Supercars 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 6 The 2009 Dunlop Townsville 400 was held from 10 to 12 July 3 In 2014 the event was held as a 500 kilometre event with two 250 kilometre races across the weekend Lap records EditAs of July 2023 the fastest official race lap records at Townsville Street Circuit are listed as 7 Class Driver Vehicle Time DateStreet Circuit 2009 present GT3 nbsp Christopher Mies Audi R8 LMS 1 11 9875 8 9 July 2016Supercars Championship nbsp Nick Percat Holden VF Commodore 1 12 9311 9 July 2017Porsche Carrera Cup nbsp David Wall Porsche 911 992 GT3 Cup 1 13 6549 10 July 2022Super2 Series nbsp Cameron Waters Ford FG Falcon 1 13 7527 6 July 2014Super3 Series nbsp Cameron McLeod Nissan Altima L33 1 15 7341 9 July 2023Townsville Tin Tops nbsp Geoff Taunton MARC II V8 1 16 1376 18 July 2021Formula 4 nbsp Jordan Lloyd Mygale M14 F4 1 16 7182 12 July 2015Formula Ford nbsp Chaz Mostert Spectrum 012 1 17 3157 11 July 2010Touring Car Masters nbsp Ryan Hansford Holden Torana A9X 1 20 2322 9 July 2022Aussie Racing Cars nbsp Cody Brewczynski Mustang Yamaha 1 24 0821 9 July 2023V8 Ute Racing Series nbsp Craig Dontas Holden VE SS Ute 1 26 3008 11 July 2015Australian Mini Challenge nbsp Chris Atkinson Mini JCW R56 1 26 3795 12 July 2009Toyota 86 Racing Series nbsp Zach Bates Toyota 86 1 29 0960 11 July 2021Stadium Super Trucks nbsp Toby Price Stadium Super Truck 1 35 3754 10 July 2021Notes EditReferences Edit The Need To Know for the Townsville 400 Triple M 7 July 2017 Retrieved 29 August 2020 a b Armor All Townsville 400 Queensland v8supercars com au n d Archived from the original on 20 February 2010 Retrieved 22 February 2010 a b 2008 L amp H 500 official race program pages 68 70 Townsville means level playing field v8supercars com au 28 October 2009 Archived from the original on 10 July 2009 Retrieved 9 July 2009 Herrero Daniel 5 February 2019 Supercars circuit flooded amid Townsville disaster Speedcafe Retrieved 7 February 2019 Briar Gunther 28 July 2008 Townsville circuit unveiled Official site of the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series Archived from the original on 20 September 2008 Retrieved 29 July 2008 Natsoft Race Results Townsville Retrieved 8 July 2023 Australian GT Townsville 2016 Retrieved 18 June 2022 External links EditOfficial Townsville 400 Website Map and circuit history at RacingCircuits info Townsville receives go ahead for V8 Supercar race Townsville readies for V8 street race contains images of track layout Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Reid Park Street Circuit amp oldid 1164472961, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
