Power dreams of IndyCar in home town

INDYCAR champion Will Power is no stranger to speed but admits he will have to be on top of his game to out-run a Mustang jet.

INDYCAR champion Will Power is no stranger to speed but admits he will have to be on top of his game to out-run a Mustang jet.

The Toowoomba-born sporting great landed at Wellcamp Airport today to get the lay of the land before pitting himself against a jet in a race down the runway.

He will test the limits of a V8 supercar (IndyCars are hard to come by in this part of the world) at the airport's open day on Sunday, September 28.

The choice of vehicle might be a sign of things to come for the Wellcamp estate, with whispers about long-term plans to build a V8 Supercar track beside the airport.

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Stepping off the runway for a tour of the Wellcamp Airport terminal are (from left) champion IndyCar driver Will Power, Wagners director Joe Wagner and airport manager Phil Gregory. Picture: Chris Calcino

"I think if it came to fruition that would be something special. Obviously, it's early days but I've heard the rumours and it would be great for the city," he said.

If it works out, Mr Power said he would be happy to strap on a helmet - and he had another suggestion.

"I think they should consider IndyCars coming here," he joked.

One can always dream.

(from left) Bob Power, Wagners director Joe Wagner, Indycar champion driver Will Power and Wellcamp Airport manager Phil Gregory take a tour of the terminal ahead of Will's race in a V8 Supercar against a Mustang jet at the Wellcamp Airport open day on Sunday, September 28. Photo Chris Calcino / The Chronicle. Picture: Chris Calcino

Will takes on a jet

• Wellcamp Airport open day
• Open to the public
• Sunday, September 28
• 9.30am to 4pm
• V8 Supercar races Mustang jet down the runway

Originally published as Power dreams of IndyCar in home town