WHINCUP WINS ON HOLDEN TEAMVODAFONE DEBUT

Reigning V8 Supercars and Clipsal 500 Adelaide Champion Jamie Whincup has commenced the 2010 season in the finest possible manner by taking victory in both Round 1 and Round 2 at the spectacular Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi.

The switch from Ford to Holden for TeamVodafone for both Whincup and team mate Craig Lowndes went virtually without a hitch with the duo achieving a one-two finish in the first round and Whincup winning the second with Lowndes in fifth position. Read more...

STRATCO SAFM SKYSHOW

Adelaide, it's back... the Stratco SAFM Skyshow is coming to the
Clipsal 500 Adelaide on Saturday, 13 March 2010. First the STARS will light up the stage then we LIGHT up the sky with South Australia's most loved fireworks show spectacularly synchronised to a soundtrack on SAFM.

Fast facts on the Stratco SAFM Skyshow:

• Gates will open FREE* to the public at 6.30pm
• Free Adelaide Metro travel from 3pm
• Stratco SAFM Skyshow Shuttles to run from the Adelaide Railway Station in five minute intervals from 5pm
• Patrons cannot bring alcohol, glass bottles or containers into or taken out of the event precinct

*Free entry is subject to venue safety and capacity

Visit clipsal500.com.au to download your Stratco SAFM Skyshow information guide.

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?

Not only is the Clipsal 500 Adelaide Australia's largest domestic motor race, it's also a huge music festival.

4 massive nights of concerts thanks to Jim Beam TrackSounds On-Circuit Concert Series.

You're not going to believe this line up:

• Thursday, 11 March - Eskimo Joe, British India and Galleon, presented by 107.1 SAFM and the Hot 30 Countdown.
• Friday, 12 March - Hilltop Hoods, Midnight Juggernauts, Funkoars and Lowrider presented by 107.1 SAFM.
• Saturday, 13 March - Shannon Noll, Jessica Mauboy, Stan Walker and Tom Williams, presented by 107.1 SAFM.
• Sunday, 14 March - Status Quo, Noiseworks, Ian Moss and Mental as Anything, presented by 104.7 Triple M.

THE PARKING LOT

Meet your mates at the best Beer Garden in town. Enjoy a drink at the central bar, refuel at the extensive range of diverse and exciting food outlet options, dine in the seated alfresco area and enjoy the sights from this impressive new location with its own dedicated Superscreen. The Parking Lot is THE place to be this Clipsal 500.

NEW MERCHANDISE AT THE CLIPSAL 500 HQ

Hurry into the Clipsal 500 HQ to get ready for the Clipsal 500 Adelaide with our new 2010 merchandise range now in stock. Also fresh in store is the 2010 Team HRT Apparel.

Save $20 on the Clipsal 500 10 Year Book, now at a special price of $29.95, whilst stocks last.

191 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
Open - weekdays from 9am - 5pm

CLIPSAL 500 FIRST LAP LUNCH

Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 12.30pm - 3pm

The Caledonian Hotel, O'Connell Street, North Adelaide

The Caledonian Hotel in conjunction with Clipsal 500 and the Make a Wish Foundation are pleased to host the Clipsal 500 FIRST LAP LUNCH with guest speaker Murray Walker. Tickets are $110 per head all inclusive with $20 per person to be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. To order a position on the starting line please telephone the Caledonian Hotel with payment details on 08 8267 1375.

TIM LEE & BIGZY COMPETITION

You and three friends will have the opportunity to be treated to cocktails at the SAFM studio with Hot 30's Tim Lee and Bigzy, before being escorted by limousine to the Clipsal 500 track. You'll watch the Jim Beam TrackSounds Concert from an exclusive side of stage facility for the Hot 30 presents concert featuring Eskimo Joe, British India and Galleon.

PLUS 10 lucky runners up will receive two Thursday Trackside tickets!

To enter this competition check The Advertiser for the code word on Thursday 4 March 2010 and log on to adelaidenow.com.au/competitions to win!

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $500 WESTFIELD GIFT CARD

For the next three weeks one lucky Clipsal 500 Adelaide e-newsletter reader could win a $500 Westfield Gift Card! To go into the draw all you need to do is subscribe to the Westfield Marion e-Newsletter and tell us in 25 words or less why you deserve to win before the 18th of March by clicking here.

SUBMIT A PHOTO COMPETITION

We want to hear from you!

Capture your best Clipsal 500 Adelaide experience on camera and share it on the Clipsal 500 Adelaide website for your chance to win a Clipsal 500 Adelaide package valued at $100, including an Official Program, signed Clipsal 500 Adelaide cap and a 2010 Clipsal 500 T-shirt.

Who will be the judge? Not us - it's you.

Visit clipsal500.com.au to vote for your favourite picture.

The competition will run from 11/3/10 to 26/3/10.

The 2010 Clipsal 500 is only 2 weeks away.

Make sure you book your tickets now so that you don't miss out.

Adelaide - Are You Ready!
Visit Clipsal500.com.au for more information.