SupercarXtra Magazine Issue 115

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PERTH SUPERNIGHT MAY 15-17

GETTING THERE

Barbagallo Raceway is a 45-minute drive north of Perth along the Mitchell Freeway, north-west from Perth Airport. Be prepared for traffic congestion into and out of the circuit, though once you’re on the freeway, it’s a smooth drive to Perth. Most teams choose to stay along the coast.

A tight and technical circuit where overtaking is difficult and, therefore, qualifying is key. The track was recently resurfaced for the first time since 2004, resulting in record-breaking lap times in 2019. The circuit hosts a night round for the second season in a row in 2020.

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TRACK: Barbagallo Raceway (Perth, Western Australia) LENGTH: 2.42km DIRECTION: Clockwise AVERAGE SPEED: 157km/h TOP SPEED: 252km/h PRACTICE/QUALIFYING LAP RECORD: 0:52.8141 (2019) – Scott McLaughlin, Ford Mustang RACE LAP RECORD: 0:53.7293 (2019) – James Courtney, Holden ZB Commodore 6

2019 WINNERS

FORMAT

R1: Fabian Coulthard (DJR Team Penske) R2: Scott McLaughlin (DJR Team Penske)

200km races on the Saturday and Sunday.

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WINTON SUPER400

TRACK: Winton Motor Raceway (Benalla, Victoria) LENGTH: 3km DIRECTION: Clockwise AVERAGE SPEED: 131km/h TOP SPEED: 225km/h PRACTICE/QUALIFYING LAP RECORD: 1:18.5233 (2019) – Scott McLaughlin, Ford Mustang RACE LAP RECORD: 1:19.7092 (2016) – Fabian Coulthard, Ford FG X Falcon

JUNE 5-7

Winton Motor Raceway is a tight circuit where overtaking is difficult and handling is vital in order to qualify well. Overtaking opportunities are limited to Turn 3, a divebomb into Turn 7 and Turn 10 and 11, though they require big commitments on the brakes. It is also the slowest circuit on the calendar in terms of average speed, with a total of 12 corners linked by short straights.

Benalla

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200km races on the Saturday and Sunday.

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GETTING THERE

Winton is a two and a half hour drive north of Melbourne between Benalla and Glenrowan/Wangaratta and an hour’s drive south of Albury. Camping grounds sit between Turn 10 and 11 and are popular amongst fans. Other accomodation options are available in Benalla, Wodonga, Wangaratta and Albury, with Shepparton at a drivable distance.

2019 WINNERS R1: Scott McLaughlin (DJR Team Penske) R2: Scott McLaughlin (DJR Team Penske)

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