CELEBRATING THE CARS AND DRIVERS OF THE PAST 70 YEARS, FROM THE OPEN WHEELER TO THE MUSCLE CAR; ICONIC TRACK-GOING SPORTS CAR TO THE MODERN SPORT OF DRIFTING; GORGEOUS SHOWROOM-PRESERVED HEROES TO WILDLY MODIFIED VEHICLES, ALL PACKED INTO A SINGLE WEEKEND.
This Fathers’ Day weekend, we celebrate Australia’s racing heroes, Muscle Car heritage and modern marvels – and the drivers who raced them – in a two-day racing extravaganza punctuated by an enormous car show on the main straight, drifting on the figure eight, and the night sky lit up by a moving light display featuring the latest in drone technology.
Our ticketing partner Humanitix accepts Parents NSW vouchers to go towards the purchase of your tickets, and Under 13s are free. What are you waiting for! Celebrate Australia’s rich racing history in 2022 at the ARDC’s Super 70 race weekend.
THE CATEGORIES
Group C&A
Heritage Touring Cars
Group S
Classic Sports Cars
Group N
Historic Touring Cars
HQ Holdens
National Sports Sedans
Production Touring Cars
Superkarts
THE ENTERTAINMENT
TUNED. INTERNATIONAL
A massive car meet lining the main straight, with vehicles from the ’80s onwards on display Saturday night, plus beats, merch and food trucks.
AUSTRALIAN MOTOR HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Stunning show cars from the 50s, 60s and 70s on display through the Saturday, and parade laps of historic cars from the last seven decades both days at the break.
DRIFTING
Displays, demos and passenger laps on the Skid Circuit under lights Saturday night
LIGHT SHOW
Watch 300+ drones show off the latest in light technology with a skyward display on Saturday night!
Spectator Information
Saturday September 3
Racing begins 0830hrs and concludes approximately 1700hrs
TUNED car show and Driving Sports Drifting commence approximately 1800hrs
Skyworx Drone Shows approximately 1815hrs and 2000hrs
Sunday September 4
Racing begins 0900hrs and concludes approximately 1730hrs
Event Gate Opening Times
Competitor/Teams Parking/Media/Officials Entry: via Gate A, Ferrers Rd from 6.00am.
EXPRESS LANE Pre-purchased tickets/VIPs/ARDC Members: via Gate A, Ferrers Rd from 8.00am.
GA Parking/Entry: via Gate A, Ferrers Rd from 8.00am.
Tuned Monster Meet: Gate 1 entry, Peter Brock Drive/Brabham Drive roundabout, from 6pm
Driving Sports Drifting: Gate A from 530pm
Parking, Grandstand and Paddock Access
Parking is available on site at SMSP before the paddock entrance tunnel (P3). Parking, Grandstand seating, and access to the paddock and pit roof are all free with your ticket.
Do I save money if I buy tickets early?
Yes! Plus you will be in the express lane to enter the circuit.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day, but you will need to park up and buy them at the box office. NOTE: Saturday after 5pm activity is all at-the-gate sales.
Is there a Saturday Night ticket?
Yes! Tickets will be available at the gate Saturday after 5pm for $15. This is for all spectators after 5pm. Gates are our main Gate A entry, or for Tuned, enter at Gate C. See our MAP.
The ticket includes on-site parking, paddock and grandstand access.
THE RACING CATEGORIES
From historic to modern, we have something for everyone at the Super 70!
Heritage Touring Cars
Heritage Touring Cars are the Legends of Bathurst – mighty Group C & Group A Australian touring cars driven by icons such as Brock, Moffat, Richards and countless others to legendary status. With Heritage Touring Cars, the legends live again, unleashed on Australian racetracks with all the fire and fury of the golden age of motor sport.
National Sports Sedans
The National Sports Sedans Series is a dynamic and exciting motor racing category. The noise and the serious horsepower from the mid mounted engines of these ‘winged and wild’ racers is awe inspiring. Built and raced by a dedicated group of devotees chasing the ultimate in power to weight performance, they share a unique place in Australian motor racing heritage.
Historic Touring Cars
Office Manager
‘Group N’ is recognised as part of the Historic 5th Category and enjoys the benefits extended to that category, catering for production touring and touring cars built before 31st December 1972.
We will be splitting Group N into two sub-categories, as the field is so large! (Under and over 2.0L).
Simple, fun and exciting racing!
Classic Sports Cars
Lead Designer
Based on mildly modified production sports cars from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, Group S is one of the fastest growing historic motorsport categories with spectacular and diverse grids.
Manufacturers include Austin Healey, Porsche, Lotus, Ferrari, MG, Datsun, Alfa Romeo, Shelby, Triumph, Chevrolet, Renault, De Tomaso and more.
NSW Production Touring
Lead Developer
With a grid of around 40 cars, the racing will be close, clean and exciting up and down the field. Prod Tourers have a multiple class system and innovative point score system that rewards consistency so that any competitor, in any class, has the chance to become the MA NSW State Champion!
NEW: Holden HQs
Lead Developer
The Holden HQ Series joins us in 2022 for Father’s Day weekend!
Created over two decades ago as an affordable and exciting category, today the HQ features fantastic on-track battles and door-to-door racing that is guaranteed to entertain.
The category has the largest number of families competing in NSW, with many families racing together on a regular basis. A perfect category for a Fathers’ Day weekend!
Superkarts
Support Specialist
Superkarting is simply the pinnacle of karting, taking place all over the world at the world’s greatest car racing circuits reaching speeds of up to 260km/h. Delivering a driving experience that feels like a Formula 1 car, they punch above their weight when it comes to performance and never fail to deliver when it comes to providing exciting racing!
SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
TUNED. International
A monster car meet on the main straight!
Showcasing the worlds finest automotive content.
Tuned. consists of a devoted Australian based team, focused on constantly showcasing the worlds finest automotive content. They are a regular at SMSP, and the ARDC is thrilled to have their support at the Super 70!
The Show, Merch stands and food vendors will be on the straight and behind the Grandstand from 6pm – 10pm.
Tickets $15 at GATE C after 5pm, kids 12 and under and parking FREE.
WEB: tunedinternational.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tunedinternational
DRONE LIGHT SHOW
We are thrilled to be the home base for SKYWORX Drone Shows, and have partnered up for the September Fathers’ Day weekend! We will be treated to TWO spectacular light shows on the Saturday evening at approximately 6:15 and 8pm.
*Weather permitting
FIGURE 8 DRIFTING
DRIVING SPORTS will hold a drift comp, demos and passenger rides on the Figure 8 at SMSP from 6-10pm Saturday night.
Cars are divided into groups of four based on previous drifting experience for four-minute runs, so there will be plenty of action!
Day ticket holders can watch for FREE.
Tickets $15 at GATE A after 5pm, kids 12 and under and parking FREE.
ARDC 70th Anniversary Bausele Timepiece
The ARDC is celebrating 70 years in 2022, and to mark this platinum anniversary the ARDC and Bausele have created a stunning limited edition 70th Anniversary timepiece exclusive to ARDC Members and friends.
Click VIEW PRODUCT to learn more or to buy!
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