Darwin Supercars given green light to go ahead with crowds but restrictions will apply

SPECTATORS have been given the green light to go to the Darwin Triple Crown this year but organisers have also made a number of changes including restricting public access to the pit crew areas and scrapping concerts

Supercars are set to go ahead in Darwin with spectators, the first major event in the Territory and the first Supercars event to get the green light for crowds since COVID-19. Picture: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images

SPECTATORS have been given the green light to go to the Darwin Triple Crown this year but organisers have also made a number of changes including restricting public access to the pit crew areas and scrapping concerts.

The Darwin Triple Crown will take place at Hidden Valley Raceway from August 8-9, with a dedicated COVID Safety Plan making 4,500 tickets available per day.

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It is the first major event in the Territory to get the green light for crowds since COVID-19.

Organisers will be relocating merchandise stalls at the event this year, along with a selection of food and beverage vendors.

Concerts and support categories will not be available this year, and pit paddock access will be restricted to the racing teams and officials.

The annual Supercars convoy will still be going through Darwin on August 6 but unlike previous years it will not be stopping in the CBD.

Fans are requested to spread out along the length of the entire route to maintain physical distancing.

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Supercars CEO Sean Seamer said: “The past few months have been tough on everyone, and we have worked hard behind the scenes to get our Championship back up and running and, importantly, getting fans back trackside.”

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