:: 2010 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIXBy: Carmine PascuzziThe Australian Grand Prix Corporation is pleased to announce Qantas as this year’s naming rights sponsor and premier partner for the 2010 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX. Qantas has a long history of partnership with the Grand Prix since Formula One came to Australia in1985. Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman, Ronald J Walker, AC CBE said, “We are delighted to have Qantas as our premier partner as it teams the iconic Australian airline with one of Australia’s premier international sporting events.” Qantas Chief Executive, Alan Joyce said Qantas was proud to be the Premier Partner and naming rights sponsor of the 2010 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX. "Qantas has sponsored the Grand Prix since its arrival in Australia in 1985 and we are pleased to reaffirm our support for this global sporting event, reaching Formula One fans worldwide.” 2010 is set to be one of the most exciting seasons of Formula One racing yet. Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher will come out of retirement and take to the track against Australia’s own Mark Webber at speeds in excess of 300 kilometres per hour. This year there will be not one, but two massive concerts at Albert Park with Powderfinger on Saturday night and Simple Minds on Sunday night starting immediately after the racing action finishes. Each concert is included in the price of admission for all Saturday and Sunday ticket holders respectively. ******************************************************** Future Entertainment and The Sound Campaign have joined forces once again with the Australian Grand Prix to deliver another two days of scorching trackside tunes and festival fun at Sidetracked in 2010. Combining the epic thrill and spectacle of Formula 1 racing with the sheer excitement and colour of a summer music festival, Sidetracked is a unique event that brings you the heart-pumping best of both worlds. For just $10 more than a General Admission ticket, Sidetracked gives F1 and music fans the ultimate entertainment experience: a hot spot to watch the world’s best drivers on track, and the cool sounds of world-class bands and DJs playing their favourite tracks. It’s an all-day party in the fast lane you’ll never forget. Having rocked thousands of fans on circuit over the last two years, Sidetracked is bringing another stellar line up of sizzling live acts and DJs back to Turn 4 in 2010. Heading up this year’s trackside festival are some of Australian biggest bands, Midnight Juggernauts, Blue Juice and Miami Horror. Tickets Sidetracked tickets give you full general admission access at the Grand Prix. Sidetracked is located inside Turn 4 with a great view of the track and all the action! Saturday March 27 & Sunday March 28 Line-Up ********************************************************* **Update as at March 24, 2010** Schedule of Events THURSDAY March 25 1030 Gates open to public 1100-1120 TWO-SEATER F1 MINARDI SESSION 1125-1145 SHANNONS HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION 1150-1210 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON Practice 1220-1240 FORMULA 5000 TASMAN CUP REVIVAL SERIES 1255-1315 FORMULA FORD CHAMPIONSHIP Practice 1330-1350 CLEANEVENT ROUND 2 VODKA O AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP Practice 1410-1440 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCARS GP CHALLENGE Practice 1455-1515 MINI CHALLENGE SERIES Practice 1535-1555 FORMULA 5000 TASMAN CUP REVIVAL SERIES Qualifying 1610-1620 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON Demonstration No. 1 1635-1655 CLEANEVENT ROUND 2 VODKA O AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP Qualifying 1700-1710 RAAF ROULETTES AERIAL DISPLAY 1715-1745 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCARS GP CHALLENGE Qualifying 1750-1800 AUSTRALIAN ARMY BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER AERIAL DISPLAY 1805-1825 MINI CHALLENGE SERIES Qualifying 1840-1900 FORMULA FORD CHAMPIONSHIP Qualifying 2000 Gates close to public FRIDAY March 26 1030 Gates open to public 1100-1120 CLEANEVENT ROUND 2 VODKA O AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP Race 1 (8 laps) 1125-1140 SHANNONS HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION 1140-1150 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCAR DRIVERS’ PHOTO - STARTING GRID 1145-1155 RAAF ROULETTES AERIAL DISPLAY 1230-1400 FORMULA ONE 1405-1415 AUSTRALIAN ARMY BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER AERIAL DISPLAY 1415-1425 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON Demonstration No. 2 1435-1450 MINI CHALLENGE SERIES Race 1 (6 laps) 1500-1540 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCARS GP CHALLENGE Top Ten Shootout 1550-1600 RAAF F/A-18 JET AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE (TBC) 1630-1800 FORMULA ONE 1815-1855 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCARS GP CHALLENGE Race 1 (13 laps) 2030 Gates close to public SATURDAY March 27 1030 Gates open to public 1100-1115 SHANNONS HISTORIC DEMONSTRATION 1120-1130 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON Demonstration No.3 1140-1200 FORMULA 5000 TASMAN CUP REVIVAL SERIES Race 1 (8 laps) 1210-1230 FORMULA FORD CHAMPIONSHIP Race 1 (8 laps) 1235-1245 AUST RALIAN ARMY BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER AERIAL DISPLAY 1250-1310 MINI CHALLENGE SERIES Race 2 (8 laps) 1330-1340 RAAF ROULETTES AERIAL DISPLAY 1400-1500 FORMULA ONE 1510-1530 TWO-SEATER F1 MINARDI SESSION 1540-1600 CLEANEVENT ROUND 2 VODKA O AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP Race 2 (8 laps) 1605-1615 AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE LEGENDS DEMONSTRATION 1630-1640 RAAF F/A-18 JET AERIAL DISPLAY 1700-1800 FORMULA ONE 1815-1855 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCARS GP CHALLENGE Race 2 (13 laps) 1900 ROCK CONCERT Support act 2000 ROCK CONCERT Powderfinger 2230 Gates close to public SUNDAY March 28 1030 Gates open to public 1100-1115 SHANNONS HISTORIC PARADE 1120-1130 THE ULTIMATE SPEED COMPARISON Demonstration No. 4 1145-1205 FORMULA 5000 TASMAN CUP REVIVAL SERIES Race 2 (8 laps) 1215-1235 FORMULA FORD CHAMPIONSHIP Race 2 (8 laps) 1245-1255 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCAR DRIVERS’ PARADE 1305-1325 MINI CHALLENGE SERIES Race 3 (8 laps) 1340-1400 CLEANEVENT ROUND 2 VODKA O AUSTRALIAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP Race 3 (8 laps) 1405-1415 AUSTRALIAN ARMY BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER AERIAL DISPLAY 1420-1500 BRC IMPCO V8 SUPERCAR GP CHALLENGE Race 3 (13 laps) 1505-1515 TRIBUTE PARADE LAP 1525-1535 RAAF ROULETTES AERIAL DISPLAY 1530-1540 FORMULA ONE DRIVERS’ PARADE 1540-1600 AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE LEGENDS DEMONSTRATION & PARADE 1610-1620 RAAF F/A-18 JET AERIAL DISPLAY 1630 FORMULA ONE – PIT LANE OPEN 1645 FORMULA ONE – PIT LANE CLOSED, 1650-1652 NATIONAL ANTHEM 1652 QANTAS JET LOW FLYOVER 1700-1900 2010 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 58 laps (or 120 mins.) 1900 ROCK CONCERT 2000 ROCK CONCERT 2230 Gates close to public As a matter of public safety partrons are not permitted on the race track at any time until after the completion of the 2010 Formula 1 QANTAS Australian Grand Prix. The course car, with green lights flashing, and siren, will signal the end of the race. Patrons must NOT enter the track before the Course Car, with green lights flashing, and siren, has passed their location. Take care when entering the track. Patrons enter the track at their own risk and subject to the Conditions of Entry to the Event. Do not push. Do not attempt to climb the fences. ************************************************************ **Freestyle Motorcross Champion Robbie Maddison launches at Albert Park** Freestyle Motorcross Champion Robbie Maddison used Pit Straight as a runway to launch from a kicker ramp over the starting gantry at a clearance height of 7.2 metres. The total length of the jump was estimated at over 150 feet! Pictures by Brett Robson
********************************************************* **Sporting champions gather to toast Mark Webber** Some of Australia’s recent sporting legends gathered to toast Mark Webber on the eve of the 2010 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX at Crown Riverside, Southbank (Outside No 8 Restaurant) Pictures by Brett Robson
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