Just 22 days remain until the Armor All Gold Coast 600 gets the party started on the streets of the Gold Coast across October 22-24, and the official support categories of the event were in pit lane today to celebrate.
Hertz MINI Challenge, The Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series and the Australian Formula Ford Championship will all be on track across the three day, three night entertainment festival.
The 2010 Hertz MINI Challenge - delivered by Pizza Capers, makes a return to beach-side circuit for the second year running for round six of its seven round series, after some toe-to-toe tussling throughout the weekend last year.
The remodified 2.96 kilometre street circuit is set to benefit the pocket rocket racers to the tune of some tight-fought MINI racing. With a high-class entry list including Paul Stokell, Chris Alajajian and local favourite Glenn Seton, the category is poised to showcase some exciting racing through the narrow street circuit.
During the event both MINI Challenge and the Australian V8 Ute Racing Series will be housed at Mantra Sun City, located at the most southern entry-point of the track precinct, off Ocean Ave.
The underground car park of Mantra Sun City will host pit garages for both categories while the adjacent, Surfers Paradise Bvd, will sport a super display of MINI and V8 Ute models for fans to get up-close-and-personal with the production version of these chic racing machines.
Mantra Sun City creates a support category hub at the Armor All Gold Coast 600 event and a perfect opportunity for fans to literally touch the action with all areas, from both categories, open to the public. Various drivers will also be giving away posters at the official support category Autograph Signing Sessions to be held each day of the event around the hotel.
The Armor All Gold Coast 600 will take place on the streets of the Gold Coast from Friday October 22 to Sunday October 24, with just 28 days now remaining until Queensland’s premier motorsport event comes to life.
The event will feature 18 international drivers alongside the V8 Supercar stars by day, and 16 International and Australian acts by night, in a continuance of V8 Supercars’ highly successful Rock ‘n’ Race format.
Tickets are now on sale for the Armor All Gold Coast 600, with Friday admission tickets starting from just $49 and three day passes from just $136, with each ticket providing admission to not only the day’s racing but also the same night’s entertainment line-up at 600 Sounds. Visit ticketek.com.au or call 132 849 for more information or to purchase.
Beric Lynton (Gold Coaster) Team/Sponsor: Bruce Lynton MINI GarageBeric Lynton is one of only 3 drivers to have competed in all three years of the MINI Challenge series since its inception in 2008. Despite only competing in selected rounds each year, Lynton has finished on the podium at both the Australian Gran Prix (2009) and at Townsville this year where he scored his first ever race win. Lynton owns and operates the Gold Coast’s largest BMW and MINI dealerships, Bruce Lynton BMW/MINI Garages, and will be hoping local knowledge will reward him at the Armor All 600.
Paul Stokell (Brisbane) Team/Sponsor: DecoRug RacingPaul Stokell is the current MINI Challenge champion from 2009 and is the most experienced driver in the field having contested every round since the series was born in ’08. The Brisbane-based driver is a 5-time Australian Champion and one of the most experience races on-track at any event. Stokell currently lies second in the 2010 Hertz MINI Challenge – delivered by Pizza Capers and is on a hard charge to catch front runner Chris Alajajian with just two rounds of the series remaining.
Armor All Gold Coast 600 Ticketing Information
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.com.au or on 132 849.
Grandstand (Pre-sale) - PLUS Ticketek fees starting from $5.95 Platinum - Adult: $310.00; Family (2 Adults and 2 kids): $930.00; Child (3-17yrs): $230.00 Gold - Adult: $265.00; Family (2 Adults and 2 kids): $795.00; Child (3 - 17yrs): $200.00 Silver - Adult: $185.00; Family (2 Adults and 2 kids): $555.00; Child (3-17yrs): $140.00
General Admission (Pre-Sale) - PLUS Ticketek fees starting from $5.95 3-Day - Adult: $130.00; Concession: $110.00 Weekend - Adult: $110.00; Concession: $95.00 Sunday - Adult: $75.00; Concession: $65.00 Saturday - Adult: $75.00; Concession: $65.00 Friday - Adult: $43.00; Concession: $33.00
