MASSIVE CROWD ENJOYS SYDNEY TELSTRA 500 AT OLYMPIC PARK

More than 172,000 fans attend over the three days of the Sydney Telstra 500

Even despite inclement weather today the Sydney Telstra 500 still managed to draw a massive crowd in excess of 172,000 people and showcase Sydney Olympic Park with a magnificent hallmark event.

V8 Supercar Chairman Tony Cochrane said: “It has been a weekend of very positive engagement with the New South Wales Government and we look forward to working with them and Destination New South Wales to make this an even bigger event in the future.”

Sydney Telstra 500 crowd figure:

Friday:            52,097

Saturday:        61,264

Sunday:          58,906

Total:              172,267

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