Homebush Motor Racing Authority

Motor racing is a high profile event category for NSW bringing with it substantial economic, employment, promotional and tourism benefits.

The Sydney Telstra 500, is the “Grand Finale” of the annual V8 Super Cars international series - which has around 14 championship events annually, held in Australia, New Zealand and Abu Dhabi. NSW has secured the rights to host the series final until 2013.

The event is organised and promoted by V8Super Cars Australia and is assisted by Destination NSW, which is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of government services for the event.

The organisation took on this role when the Homebush Motor Racing Authority (HMRA) became part of Destination NSW in July 2011.

The three day event takes place in the first weekend of December each year. Two championship legs - each run over 250 km – are raced on the 3.4km street circuit around Sydney Olympic Park. Drivers have to complete 74 laps of the circuit in each leg.

In addition to motor racing, the event includes concerts, car exhibitions, fashion displays and family zones. Since 2009 the event has attracted attendance by more than 522,000 people.

The 2012 Sydney Telstra 500 V8 Super Cars race will be held in Sydney from 30 November - 2 December.
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