{"id":524279,"date":"2026-07-13T18:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/524279\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T18:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:51:23","slug":"supercars-claims-124679-attendees-at-2026-townsville-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/524279\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars claims 124,679 attendees at 2026 Townsville 500"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/026-Allen-EV-07-26-JM2_7129.jpg\" alt=\"Supercars releases Townsville 500 attendance figure\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKai Allen on track during the Townsville 500. Image: Jack Martin<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/287093\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" onmousedown=\"this.rel=\" nofollow=\"\" sponsored=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" alt=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/287093.gif\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That figure represents a slight dip year-on-year from the 2025 number Supercars claimed of 128,337 attendees but continues a steady trend around the 120,000 mark in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Member for Townsville Adam Baillie estimated that about $51 million would be tipped into the Queensland economy by Supercars\u2019 visit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat a great weekend,\u201d said Adam Baillie, Member for Townsville.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe turned it on with the weather and of course Supercars turned it on with all the sporting action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTownsville has cemented its reputation as the event capital of the north. We need no further proof than what occurred this weekend. It was a fantastic weekend of racing action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver 124,000 people made it through the gates over the three days to see the racing, Summernats, PBR and everything that comes with Supercars.<\/p>\n<p>    Tickets for the 2026 NTI Townsville 500 are on sale now. Secure your spot today.<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketekau.pxf.io\/5kYxq9\" style=\"color:#de482e;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buy tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are North Queensland\u2019s capital and we\u2019ve seen people come from across Queensland and across the country to see Supercars perform again in Townsville.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to see and welcome them back to our great city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also know how much this brings and means for the economy and the business operators in Townsville.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just a great to event to hold for our local spectators and local sports fans, but for what it means for the accommodation providers, the hospitality providers, and the tourism operators.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA lot of people come to the city for this event and they stay for everything else that we have to offer, whether it be the food, the sights and the sounds and everything else we have to offer here in Townsville.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother great event, and we look forward to hosting it again next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Professional Bull Riding (PBR) made its Townsville 500 return this year as did the Summernats spin-off \u2018Summernats goes Troppo\u2019 showcase.<\/p>\n<p>This year marked the 20th event for Supercars on the streets of Townsville.<\/p>\n<p>Reid Park made its debut in 2009 and held double-headers in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The NTI Townsville 500 is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), the Townsville City Council, and Townsville Enterprise Limited.<\/p>\n<p>Townsville 500 attendance (post-COVID-19 pandemic)<\/p>\n<p>2026 \u2013 124,679\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>2025 \u2013 128,337<\/p>\n<p>2024 \u2013 126,618<\/p>\n<p>2023 \u2013 127,044<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kai Allen on track during the Townsville 500. 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