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Gold Coast revs up for A1 arrival

28 July 2009

Motorsport fans on Australia's Gold Coast enjoyed the occasion on Tuesday as the Surfer's Paradise street circuit looks towards hosting the Nitro SuperGP event in October. Not only will this feature the start of A1 Grand Prix's fifth season but also rounds of the V8 Supercars Series.

A mix of single-seater and touring action should provide sufficient thrills on spills on the dramatic track from 22-25 October as a parachute display marked on Tuesday. "The Gold Coast has become a permanent fixture on the international motorsport circuit and the festival has been entertaining locals and visitors alike for nearly two decades," said Queensland Premier Anna Bligh. "This year is expected to be bigger and better with the sleek, Ferrari-powered A1GPs mixing it with the pure muscle and brute force of our home-grown V8 Supercars.

The Surfers Paradise street circuit is one of the most demanding in the world for drivers
The Surfers Paradise street circuit is one of the most demanding in the world for drivers

"I cannot count the number of people who have told me that I shall be blown away by the superb organisation, the loyal fans, the great racing and the knowledgeable media. I don't doubt any of these claims. Over 300,000 are expected to attend the 2009 Nitro SuperGP, not to mention the 700 international media that will take this great city to the world. Our hotels and hospitality industry will benefit from more than 173,000 visitor nights; locals will benefit from the equivalent of over 550 casual, full-time jobs and the Queensland economy will get a A$60 million shot in the arm."

"I am still pinching myself that we have managed to do a deal to bring our A1GP cars to such an iconic event," added A1GP chairman Tony Teixeira. "The Nitro SuperGP is one of the most eagerly awaited events in A1GP history and I know the reputation of this event worldwide is incredible."


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