The Territory’s fastest event, the betr Darwin Triple Crown Supercars Indigenous Round, attracted more than 42,052 attendances over the weekend as fans from all over the country flocked to Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway on stunning Larrakia land.
Fans enjoyed three days of non-stop action from the Supercars, Australian Superbikes, Porsche Carrera Cup, Aussie Racing Cars, Combined Sedans and Nitro Up North drag racing, in one of the country’s most unique destinations.
The 2023 event included the biggest Friday ever, with almost 11,000 people onsite. The largest Friday crowd previously was around 10,000 in 2021. Friday also saw the biggest cohort of Students on Track attendees, with almost 1000 students taking advantage of the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the track and meet some of the drivers.
The action at the iconic Hidden Valley track included the spectacle of Cam Waters’ Mustang bursting into flames at the start of the opening Race 13 on Saturday. Mark Winterbottom went on to win, marking his first victory since 2016. Broc Feeney won Race 14, while Jack Le Brocq took out Race 15 (no one managed to secure the elusive Darwin Triple Crown).
Troy Herfoss did the Sunday double in the Australian Superbikes, and Dale Wood won Round 2 of the Porsche Carrera Cup. Cody Brewczynsk took out both the round and the finale of the Aussie Racing Cars Super Series. Damien Harris and the Rapisarda Autosport International team were crowned champions of the 2023 Australian Top Fuel Championship, which featured the fastest cars on earth battling it out against a stunning Top End sunset.
After the award-winning 2022 Supercars Indigenous Round, Indigenous culture was once again front and centre in 2023 as the unique motorsport event celebrated Australia’s Aboriginal heritage. That included Supercars liveries featuring stunning artwork by Indigenous artists from around the country.
The Darwin Triple Crown is delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC). NTMEC CEO Suzana Bishop said the 2023 program was packed.
“The action was non-stop all weekend,” she said. “Some lucky motorsports fans enjoyed a money-can’t-buy experience by braving a hot lap with a Supercars driver or a pillion ride with an Australian Superbikes rider, and some won the chance to join the Grid Walk, where they got up close to the cars and drivers.
“The weekend completed five days of entertainment, which kicked off on Wednesday with the Night Transporter Convoy, followed by the Driver and Rider Signing Session on Thursday. Darwin really is the place to be when it comes to family friendly world-class events.”
The betr Darwin Triple Crown will return to the Top End in 2024, with dates to be announced later this year. To keep up to date with the latest news, head to www.darwinsupercars.com.au and follow @darwinsupercars on Facebook and @supercarsdarwin on Instagram.
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