Rockhampton revs up Supercars 2020 Bid

Published on 26 September 2018

Get ready to make some noise Rockhampton!

A new campaign launched today is calling on local residents across the region to make their voices loud and clear, to help bring a Supercars Event to Central Queensland in 2020.

Mayor Margaret Strelow said it was time to rev up support, with discussions nearing the decision stage with Supercars.

“Our community is extremely passionate about bringing this event to Rockhampton. It’s that passion we want to show to the decision makers so that when they’re looking at the rounds for the 2020 calendar, Rockhampton is on there,” Mayor Strelow said.

“Tourism Events Queensland will be visiting Rockhampton in November to look at our site, so the time to do this campaign is now.

“If we want this to happen, we need the community to get behind it and Advance Rockhampton has today launched a new campaign for locals to support.

“Sign up as a supporter on the website, like the Facebook page, use the profile filter and help us show Supercars why Rockhampton deserves a spot on the 2020 racing calendar.

“We’ll have mini community events over the next week helping you sign up, and, as an incentive for our most passionate fans, the first 1,000 supporters will receive a merchandise pack.

“We’ve seen the reports from places like Speedcafe that show there is a lot of competition to host a Supercar Championship events. We have been talking to Supercars throughout this process and we are at the point where we need to rev up the noise.

“We can’t do it without the community’s help so please, get behind this campaign, sign up, and let’s bring a Supercars event to Rockhampton in 2020,” Mayor Strelow said.

Mini events this week;

• Thursday morning breakfast BBQ – Opposite 4RO office, Quay Street, Rockhampton   (6-9am)
• Saturday morning, Stockland Rockhampton (10am-1pm)