What’s On During the 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 Race Weekend

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FAN FAVOURITE SUPERCARS EVENTS:
Fans can get up close and personal with their favourite drivers and teams to kickstart a
weekend of high-octane action.
• Transporters on Tedder, Wednesday 22 October
o The Supercars land in Main Beach! A spectacular display of colour and
excitement as a procession of 26-metre-long transporters make their way
through Main Beach’s streets into pit lane in preparation for race weekend.
• Surfers Paradise Sunset signing session, Thursday 23 October 5:00pm – 6:00pm
o Fans can bring down their motorsport memorabilia or pick up a poster and get
it signed by the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 Supercars stars at this free
autograph session in the heart of the Gold Coast! The signing session also
features live entertainment, stunt performances, race and muscle car displays,
plus many other fun activities.

GC500 ENTERTAINMENT:
The Boost Mobile HQ stage will be hosting high energy acts including headliners, the Stafford
Brothers and Groove Armada, to keep the party going once the engines are off. As a bonus,
for the first time ever, the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500 concerts are all ages!
• Boost Mobile HQ, Everyday from Gates Open to Close
o Boost Mobile HQ is the new all-ages precinct at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast
500, bringing together racing, music, action sports and culture. Check out the
Boost Mobile Drift and Burnout car displays and meet the drivers, and check out
the Boost Mobile ambassador signing sessions and high-flying BMX and Skate
ramp shows throughout the day.
o There is entertainment for everyone including live music from Groove Armada,
The Stafford Brothers, and Brooke Evers. Whether you’re into racing or just
soaking up the party atmosphere, Boost Mobile HQ is the ultimate place to be.

OFF-TRACK ACTIVITIES:
The race weekend will be filled with family fun and vibrant community activities for fans of all
ages.

• Kids Zone, Friday – Sunday From 10am
o Check out the Supercars Kids Zone at the 2025 Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500.
Exciting for kids, relaxing for parents. The Kids Zone is a fully fenced and
secure area designed exclusively for parents and little people to relax, play,
and have fun.

• Helicopter Rides, Friday – Sunday From Gate Opening Until Dark
o Available from the helipad on the eastern side of Macintosh Island, GC
Helitours operate short joy flights at the event over the track and beach, as
well as transfers to and from thetrack. Bookings can be made by calling GC
Helitours on 07 5591 8457or email at [email protected], or for
more information visit www.goldcoasthelitours.com.au

• Auto Show, Friday – Sunday
o Car lovers are in for a treat as the Gold Coast Muscle Car Club makes its
triumphant return to the streets of Surfers Paradise. Fans can head to Pacific
and Cable Streets to see some of the best kept examples of rare muscle and
performance cars in Australia.
• Triple M Zone, Friday – Sunday
o Gold Coast’s 92.5 Triple M will be broadcasting LIVE from the Boost Mobile
Gold Coast 500 all weekend. Racegoers can go to the Triple M stage on
Macintosh Island over the weekend and settle in for the best tunes, watching
the big screen so they don’t miss a moment of racing action.

• V8 Superboats, Friday – Sunday
o The V8 Superboats return to the GC500! This sport is one that you have to see
to believe. The nationally acclaimed, purpose-built boats will be on the Nerang
River as a much-loved spectacle not to be missed.

• Nerang River Wakeboarding, Friday – Sunday
o Ticketholders can watch as world ranked pro wakeboarders perform live at
the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500. Fans can see big air and highspeed turns, as
riders take on a custom-built course on the Nerang River.

• Jetpack Entertainment, Friday – Sunday
o Jetpack Entertainment returns to the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500! See world
ranked Hydro flight athletes perform up to 15 meters in the air, powered by a
330hp SEADOO JET SKI.

• Baggsy Drifting Showcase, Friday – Sunday
o Steve “Baggsy” Biagioni, the Monster Energy athlete, will be showcasing his
over 15-years of drifting experience on the GC500 track, captivating racegoers
with his skill and edge. With multiple drifting sessions across Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, Baggy’s on-track spectacle promises to get hearts racing and is an
unmissable event.

OFF-TRACK ZONES:
Fans can elevate their weekend with exclusive hospitality options, offering unbeatable views
and an unforgettable way to experience the GC500
• Monster Energy Compound, Friday – Sunday All Day
o The Monster Energy Compound on The Hill is the place to be for general
admission fans looking for big party days. The Hill features 270-degree views
of turns 14 and 15 and in 2025, the Hill returns with the super deck bar, super
screen viewing experiences and live music all day ensuring you won’t miss a
second of the action on and off track.

• Palms Bar, Friday – Sunday All Day
o Open to all ticket holders, the Palms Bar is the place to experience a great vibe
of live music, great cocktails and delicious food, whilst catching an awesome
view of pit straight at the same time.
• Merchandise Alley, Friday – Sunday
o Fans can visit Merchandise Alley in MacIntosh Island to stock up on your
favourite Team’s merchandise and Supercars gear