Circuit Details & Statistics
First appearing on the Australian motorsport calendar in 1991, the Gold Coast street circuit is a high speed, concrete-lined, thrill ride that was shortened for the new look event in 2010. The temporary street track has proven to create carnage in the past, particularly when drivers don't show the patience required for victory, so the guest international drivers at this year's event will have to tread carefully.
Circuit Details
| Circuit Length | 2.96 km |
|---|---|
| Race Direction | Anticlockwise |
| Top Speed | 264km/h |
| Average Speed | 146km/h |
Records
| Year | Driver | Car | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Qualifying Record | 2010 | Lee Holdsworth | Holden Commodore VE |
1m11.9101s |
| Current Lap Record | 2010 | James Courtney |
Ford Falcon FG |
1m13.1332s |
Statistics
| Year | Driver on Pole | Car | Round Winner | Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997* | Greg Murphy | Holden VS | Russell Ingall | Holden VS |
| 1998* | Craig Lowndes | Holden VS | Mark Larkham | Ford EL |
| 1999* | Steve Ellery | Ford EL | Paul Radisich | Ford EL |
| 2000* | Russell Ingall | Holden VT | Paul Radisich | Ford AU |
| 2001* | Garth Tander | Holden VX | Garth Tander | Holden VX |
| 2002 |
Greg Murphy | Holden VX | Jason Bargwanna | Holden VX |
| 2003 |
Todd Kelly | Holden VY | Russell Ingall | Ford BA |
| 2004 |
Mark Skaife | Holden VY | Greg Murphy | Holden VY |
| 2005 |
Greg Murphy | Holden VZ | Craig Lowndes | Ford BA |
| 2006 |
Todd Kelly | Holden VZ | Todd Kelly | Holden VZ |
| 2007 |
Garth Tander | Holden VE | Garth Tander | Holden VE |
| 2008 | Jamie Whincup |
Ford BF | Jamie Whincup | Ford BF |
| 2009 Sat |
Mark Winterbottom | Ford FG | Garth Tander | Holden VE |
| 2009 Sun |
Jason Bargwanna | Holden VE | Mark Winterbottom | Ford FG |
| 2010 Sat |
Garth Tander | Holden VE | Garth Tander/Cameron McConville | Holden VE |
| 2010 Sun |
Mark Winterbottom | Ford FG | Jamie Whincup/Steve Owen | Holden VE |
* Non-championship events held prior to 2002.

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