Gallery: Darwin Supercars fans descend on Hidden Valley
Thousands of motorsports fans crowded into Hidden Valley for a weekend full of racing action and live entertainment at the Darwin Supercars. Check out all the photos.
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Thousands of motorsports fans from the Territory and further afield crowded into Hidden Valley for a weekend full of racing action, superb stunts and live entertainment.
Whether it was for the Supercars, the light aircraft aerobatics or thrilling motocross stunts there was plenty to enjoy both on and off the track at the NT’s largest annual motorsports event.
And the racing didn’t disappoint whether it was chaotic crashes, important moves in the championship race or a strong run from local Bryce Fullwood.
The Darwin round also serves as the Supercars Indigenous round with each car hosting a special livery for the occasion.
The occasion was made more special for Taminmin Year 12 student Christopher Brumby, who won the chance to design the Red Bull livery and jersey.
“Really surprising, really shocking that I won that,” he said.
“Clontarf and Ampol have a partnership, and every year they do a competition for Contarf students to design an artwork that represents the racers and Indigenous story.
“I did an artwork representing the Northern Territory and people coming together, previous artists have done dot painting but I chose to do cross hatching that represents the NT.
“The day is great, they’ve set me up to do a live mural at the back of the Red Bull garage and I’m here with my whole mob. I just have to thank them for giving me this opportunity.”
Phil McCabe and Rick Jury were visiting the Territory from Bendigo and absolutely loved the occasion from on track action to the Darwin weather.
“The atmosphere is great, it’s a family friendly environment,” Mr McCabe said.
“The weather is glorious here, the people are great, put this on your radar as a place to come.”
Mr Jury added “no matter what, whatever time of the year come to Darwin, its great people and great times.”
Meanwhile, the legendary flag man Anthony James Hobden was remembered on his iconic patch on the hill with his flags aloft in the same way he would have had them.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds of Supercars fans at Track to Town
Hundreds of Supercars fans got up close and personal with their favourite drivers at the famous Track to Town.
For the second year the drivers were able to put their wheels on the road and make their way into the Darwin CBD for thousands to see and enjoy.
It kick-started a huge weekend of Territory motorsports at Hidden Valley with the Darwin Triple Crown.
There’s plenty of on track story lines from Bryce Fullwood returning to his home town and James Courtney on track for the final time in Darwin.
Beyond the Supercars there will be much to enjoy, from support categories, musical performances and off-track entertainment.
Australia’s top aerobatic pilot Paul Bennet will make his NT debut as well performing gravity-defying formation loops and stunts in his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane.
It’s the only aircraft of its kind in the world that reaches speeds of 414km/hr and can handle +12/-10G-forces, enabling Bennet to do tricks others can’t; such as double hammer heads, forward flips and reversing through smoke.
“It is great to have the opportunity to display in Darwin. I have not flown in the NT previously and am looking forward to supporting the event and NT Events,” he said.
“It is always great to have the opportunity to increase our fan base to more of Australia, I think the Darwin crowd will be in amazement.
“I will fly my well-practised routine that includes some high energy low level aerobatics with forward flips and double hammerheads as well as many more.”
The 51-year-old said his team would be discussing the possibility of a future airshow in Darwin after becoming the first Australian invited to fly at Oshkosh, the world’s largest airshow.
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