Ipswich SuperSprint Review17 Jul, 2018 Queensland Raceway was quickly dubbed the ‘Paperclip’ because of it’s six turn design and lack of elevation. Changing temperatures can make this circuit a nightmare for drivers and engineers as its grip level changes at different times of the day. Despite its simple layout, it tends to provide entertaining racing with passing opportunities at turns 1, 3, 4 and 6. 10:10 – 10:40 – Additional Drivers Practice 12:00 – 12:45 – Practice One 14:35 – 15:20 – Practice Two Saturday 21st July 11:20 – 12:05 – Practice Three 13:25 – 13:40 – Qualifying 16:15 – 17:15 – Race 19 – 120kms / 40 Laps Sunday 22nd July 10:40 – 11:00 – Qualifying 14:05 – 15:35 – Race 20 – 200kms / 67 Laps - Track Length – 3.12km // Direction – Clockwise // Fastest Speed – 260km/h // Average Speed – 165km/h - Fastest Point – Entry to Turn One // Slowest Point – Turn Four - Qualifying Lap Record – 1m08.4208s, Scott McLaughlin, DJR Team Penske, 2017, Ford Falcon FGX - Race Lap Record – 1m09.7225s, James Courtney, Walkinshaw Racing, 2017, Holden Commodore VF - The car starting from pole position has won 18 of the 44 Supercar races held in Ipswich. However, the pole sitter has only won 2 of the last 12 races! - Co-Driver Dale Wood will have his first steer of the Team CoolDrive ZB Commodore in this weekend’s co-driver session. - The traditional pre-Bathurst, 500-kilometre endurance race was hosted by Queensland Raceway five times. 1999 – 2002 inclusive. - Last year Tim finished 21st and 17th in the two Supercar races. - The safety car has appeared in 12 of the 44 Supercar Championship races held at Queensland Raceway – 27.3% of all races Saturday 21st July 8:55 – 9:25 @ Super Track Walk, Pit Lane 10:00 – 10:20 @ Merchandise Alley Sunday 22nd July 11:40 – 11:55 @ Merchandise Alley 12:00 – 12:30 @ Team Transporters |
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