Gold Coast 600 Preview17 Oct, 2018 The Gold Coast 600 marks the final round of the Pirtek Endurance Cup! This is the third and final event where we will see co-drivers compete in 2018. The street circuit is well-known for its on and off track entertainment, with people coming from all across Australia to enjoy this race by day, party by night event. Friday 19th October 10:40 – 11:10 – Practice One 13:45 – 14:15 – Practice Two (Co-Drivers Only) 17:00 – 17:30 – Practice Three Saturday 20th October 10:05 – 10:25 – Qualifying 11:25 – 11:50 – Top Ten Shootout 14:25 – 16:50 – Race 26 – 300km/102 Laps Sunday 21st October 10:20 – 10:40 – Qualifying 11:40 – 12:05 – Top Ten Shootout 14:25 – 16:50 – Race 27 – 300km/102 Laps FAST FACTS - Track Length – 2.96km // Direction – Anti-Clockwise // Fastest Speed – 265km/h // Average Speed – 146km/h - Fastest Point – Approach to Turn 1 // Slowest Point – Turn 4 & Turn 15 - Qualifying Lap Record – 1m10.0480s, David Reynolds, Rod Nash Racing, 2013 - Race Lap Record – 1m10.0851s, Will Davison, Ford Performance Racing, 2011 - In 13 of the last 21 race held on the Gold Coast, the race winner has come from pole position. - Since the Gold Coast became a part of the Supercars Championship in 2002 the Safety Car has appeared in 31 of the 36 races held in that time. - Tim has two top ten finishes to his name here at the Gold Coast, finishing 8th, twice - Tim and co-driver Dale have both competed in 6 rounds of the Gold Coast 600 Thursday 18th October 17:30 - 18:15 – Surfers Paradise Beach, End of Cavill Ave (& Dale Wood!) Friday 19th October 13:00 – 13:20 – Team CoolDrive Stand @ Merchandise Alley Saturday 20th October 12:15 – 12:30 – Team CoolDrive Stand @ Merchandise Alley |
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