New record crowd attendance for Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500
Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 delivers record crowd of 201,971
Largest turnout since Supercars began promoting the event in 2012
Impressive figure surpasses previous record of 200,232 set last year
A record crowd of 201,971 has packed in to watch this year’s Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 making it the largest turnout at the Surfers Paradise circuit since Supercars began promoting the event in 2012.
The impressive figure surpasses the previous record of 200,232 set last year.
Supercars CEO Shane Howard said it’s incredibly pleasing to see crowd figures once again for Queensland’s biggest annual sporting event surpass the magic 200-thousand number.
“We’re thrilled that another record crowd has attended our event on the Gold Coast,” Howard said.
"I want to thank our loyal and passionate fans for the support of this sensational event.
“Fans have embraced the three days on track and three nights of entertainment package, and it’s been amazing getting around the precinct to see all parts of the circuit lined with fans over the last three days.
"To have more than 200,000 fans once again attend the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 confirms its status as Queensland's biggest sporting event.
“As well as our three days of entertainment within the track precinct, our aim was to ensure that fans from across Australia and beyond had an array of experiences leading up to the event."
“From the Transporter Parades through Main Beach to the Surfers Paradise Sunset Signing Session, and the Bathurst 1000 viewing at Burleigh earlier this month, the build-up has been incredible.
"Once again our corporate suites, including the Hellenika Suite at the Beach Chicane and grandstands were popular, while we saw queues lining the gates at the start of each day.
"Boost Mobile activations brought a huge amount of colour and entertainment to fans of all ages as well. Fans enjoyed the party atmosphere, and we showed the Gold Coast off to the rest of the world as one of the best events on the calendar.
"I want to once again thank Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, Tourism Events Queensland, the Queensland Government, Major Events Gold Coast, Gold Coast City Council and Boost Mobile for their extraordinary support of the event."
The 2023 Repco Supercars Championship will conclude at the VAILO Adelaide 500 from 23-26 November.
