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SuperKids Zone returns to Townsville

25 Jun 2022
Off-track entertainment back for young fans at Reid Park
2 mins by James Pavey

The Supercars Superkids zone will be returning to the 2022 NTI Townsville 500

The family experience will be trackside at July 9-10 event.

At Reid Park, even the youngest Supercars fan will be able to test their skills behind the wheel. CLICK HERE to purchase your event tickets.

The SuperKids Zone will be located behind the grandstand directly opposite the main straight.

It will offer young fans the opportunity to enjoy a combination of activities.

That includes an inflatable racetrack with bikes, trikes and carts, a speed reaction game, tabletop activities focusing on patience and skills of steering, and the SuperKids Pit Stop Challenge.

All children 12 and under receive free entry with a paying adult.

“The SuperKids Zone is an offering developed by Supercars and we’re thrilled to have it on board for Townsville,” Event Manager Matt Ramsden said.

“The SuperKids Zone will be an engaging area with activities designed for kids from three years old upwards, to test their racing abilities, it will also have a chill out space for parents to relax.”

Off-track entertainment will return in a big way at the NTI Townsville 500.

The famous big top entertainment precinct will return for the first time since 2019, including a Saturday night performance by legendary hip hop royalty Hilltop Hoods.

The Australian hip hop royalty will be joined by DJ Total Eclipse for the concert.

The concert is included in a same day event ticket for fans, being a three-day, two-day, Saturday Trackside, Grandstand or Corporate ticket.

In a first for Townsville, Supercars incoming Gen3 Camaro and Mustang will be on track alongside four of Supercars premier support categories; the Dunlop Super2 Series, Porsche Carrera Cup, Toyota Gazoo Racing 86 Series and the Touring Car Masters Series.

World renowned stunt king and Townsville’s own, Matt Mingay, will join son Maddox in the Hot Wheels Stunt Show while there will be performances by some of Australia’s top gravity-defying stunt riders to keep fans entertained throughout the event.

To celebrate the start of North Queensland’s biggest annual sporting event, Repco Supercars Championship drivers will hold an autograph session for fans on Thursday 7 July at Jezzine Park following the annual parade of Supercars multi-million dollar transporters through the city.

Trackside fans will be able to enjoy merchandise alley and grandstand seating.

Grandstand seats are still available for three days of Supercars action at the NTI Townsville 500, July 8-10. Click here for ticketing details.

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