SUPERCARS CONFIRM FEBRUARY START FOR 2020 SEASON

The first piece of the 2020 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship calendar has been locked in, with a February date confirmed for the Superloop Adelaide 500.

Adelaide’s season-opener show-piece will take place across the February 20-23 weekend, a week earlier than this year’s event.  It will mark the ninth-consecutive year in which Adelaide starts the season, with the full 2020 calendar expected to be confirmed in early July.

“Superloop Adelaide 500 is one of the standouts of our racing season each year,” said Supercars CEO Sean Seamer.  “The incredible range of entertainment on and off track as part of a month of festivities in Adelaide sets it apart as a great celebration for the City.”

The Adelaide 500 has been among Supercars’ marquee events since its debut in 1999, four years after the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix moved from Adelaide to Melbourne.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, David Ridgway, said the Superloop Adelaide 500 is an iconic part of South Australia’s rich motorsport heritage and was thrilled to confirm the dates for the 2020 event.

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“The Superloop Adelaide 500 has been a key contributor to the visitor economy in Adelaide for the past 21 years and is an important part of South Australia’s major events strategy,” Minister Ridgway said.

“It is a privilege to host the opening round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship season and we are determined to host another sell-out event featuring fierce on track rivalry, world class entertainment and premium food and beverage offerings.

“Popular attractions at the 2019 event, including the Tracks of the World precinct, will be back bigger and better in 2020 as we continue to deliver as one of the best motorsport events in the country.

“We are delighted to announce the dates for 2020 and look forward to welcoming fans from all over the country to experience what we have to offer here in South Australia.”

The Superloop Adelaide 500 is the second major event on the Australian motorsport calendar each year, with the 2020 Bathurst 12 Hour to be run from January 31-February 2.

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