NSW Premier Mike Baird and V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton will make a major announcement about this year’s Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 tomorrow, Wednesday 19 August.
They will be joined by some of the biggest stars of V8 Supercars and special guests as they unveil plans for one of Australia’s biggest sporting events.
The announcement will be made ahead of this weekend’s Sydney Motorsport Park SuperSprint.
Media are invited to attend the event as follows:
Date: Wednesday 19 August
Time: 10:45 for 11am
Place: Cruise Bar, Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West
Parking: Parking is available at Wilson Parking for a flat fee of $25. Due to traffic around the area, travelling by cab is recommended.
Interview and photo opportunities will be available immediately following the official proceedings with:
V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton
NSW Premier Mike Baird
Bathurst Mayor Gary Rush
V8 Supercars drivers:
Jamie Whincup - Red Bull Racing Australia
Craig Lowndes – Red Bull Racing Australia
Mark Winterbottom - Pepsi Max Crew
Chaz Mostert – Pepsi Max Crew
Scott McLaughlin – Wilson Security GRM
Will Davison – Erebus Motorsport
Tim Slade – Supercheap Auto Racing
Rick Kelly – Nissan Motorsport
The Sydney Motorsport Park SuperSprint heralds the arrival of the 2015 V8 Supercars Championship to NSW this weekend 21-23 August, followed by the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 from 8-11 October and the season finale, the Sydney 500 4-6 December.
Information on racing programs and entertainment is available at www.v8supercars.com.au. Tickets start from $29 for a one day pass or $100 for a 3 day pass. Available from ticketek.com.au.
Further information:
Jude Coen/PR Manager V8 Supercars/ jco@v8supercars.com.au or 0419 425 406
Greg Campbell / Javelin / gcampbell@javelinaustralia.com.au or 0418 239 139