Wanneroo Raceway to host historic 100th Supercars race

The Wanneroo Raceway will make Australian motorsport history this weekend as it hosts its 100th Supercars championship race, the first circuit in the nation to reach the milestone.
A field of 26 V8 Supercar drivers and 12 teams will take on the new Super 440 format, a combination of sprint and endurance races over the weekend.
After two 30-minute practice sessions on Friday, drivers will face back-to-back qualifying sessions on Saturday before racing two 120km sprints, followed by a 200km refuelling race on Sunday.
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Treating fans to a thrilling build-up ahead of the main event on Sunday, drivers will compete in a two-part knockout qualifying session and a top-10 shootout to determine their starting positions for the 200km race.
Eyeing off a win in front of his home crowd is reigning Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki, who is set to race a Ford Mustang GT alongside teammate and veteran Will Davison for Dick Johnson Racing for the first time in Perth this weekend.
Kostecki, who is originally from Ballajura, said he's thrilled to return to the Wanneroo raceway, where his passion for racing first started, just like many young racers from Perth's northern suburbs who started out at the Tiger Kart Club.
'It's always a great turnout at the Wanneroo raceway and racing in front of friends and family is always great as well,' he said.
'My first ever memories of being on a racetrack were at the Wanneroo, way back when I was four years old.' Reigning Bathurst 1000 champion Brodie Kostecki. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian
Despite his sentimental attachment to Wanneroo raceway, Kostecki has thrown his support behind the State Government's planned Perth motorsport street circuit in Burswood, which is expected to host V8 Supercars from 2027 — making this weekend's event one of the last V8 Supercar races at Wanneroo.
Kostecki said he contributed to the design of the recently announced Burswood circuit, which he described as a 'privilege' to be a part of.
'I think it could be great for everyone here in WA,' he said.
'It's going to bring a lot of new people into our sport, and it's going to be right in the heart of Perth city, which is going to be fantastic as well.'
Supercars veteran Will Davison said he considered Perth a second home since his wife is from here, and although he has been a 'huge supporter of supporting local motorsport circuits', he also threw his support behind the Burswood circuit plan.
'There's so much going on at street events that are good for the kids, good for the family. There's entertainment everywhere you look,' Davison said.
'Until you sort of feel that around a street track experience, the atmosphere that it creates . . . it's probably impossible to explain it to people.' The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship, at the Wanneroo Raceway. Credit: Kass Brumley/EDGE Photographics / Kass Brumley/EDGE Photographics
This week's event marks the 46th time the Australian Touring Car Championship/Supercars Championship has been held at Wanneroo.
Over this 52-year history, eight manufacturers have stood atop of the podium at the track.
Holden, which is now defunct and hasn't raced in the series since 2022, still stands well clear with 50 victories ahead of Ford with 36 wins, followed by Nissan and Chevrolet with three apiece.
The legendary Craig Lowndes holds the record for most wins at Wanneroo with 16, ahead of Mark Skaife with eight. Cam Waters won the 2024 Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint. Credit: Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics / Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics
Supporting the Supercars across the three days will be the V8 SuperUtes, Trans Am/TA2 (Muscle Car Series), WA Historic Touring Cars, and the Aussie Racing Cars championship.
WA Tourism and Sports Minister Rita Saffioti said ticket sales for this year's event were again strong, and called on fans to support the new racing format.
'We encourage all Western Australians to go along and watch motorsport racing at its best,' Ms Saffioti said.
'These types of events very much support our growing economy.'
SUPERCARS TRACK TIMES
FRIDAY, June 6
Practice 1 — 12.05pm
Practice 2 — 1.55pm
SATURDAY, June 7
Race 14 Qualifying — 9.45am
Race 15 Qualifying — 10.35am
Race 14 — 12.55pm (120km sprint, 50 laps)
Race 15 — 4.10pm (120km sprint, 50 laps)
SUNDAY, June 8
Race 16 Qualifying — 11am
Race 16 Top Ten Shootout — 1.05pm
Race 16 — 3.15pm (200km, 83 laps)

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