About the Clipsal 500
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, round one of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, is Australia's largest domestic motor sport event.
The 2009 event was attended by a massive crowd of 272,800 patrons over the four days.
The significance of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide as an event of true national and international renown was highlighted in 2005 when the legendary motor sport authority Murray Walker, while visiting the event for the first time, described it as the 'best touring car event in the world'.
Murray Walker enjoyed his first event experience so much he returns each year.
Mission Statement
The South Australian Motor Sport Board's Mission Statement (set by the SA Government in 1998) is:
- To stage the best Australian national motor race for V8 Supercars.
- To provide a substantial and tangible economic benefit to the State of
- South Australia.
- To provide employment and other opportunities for South Australians.
- To provide for an increase in visitation to South Australia from interstate and overseas.
- To provide widespread promotional and publicity opportunities and positive media coverage for South Australia both nationally and internationally.
- To provide enjoyment for South Australians and visitors alike and to further enhance the reputation of Adelaide and the State as the country's foremost location for major events.
