What you need to know: Perth SuperSprint

Tough and tight, the Barbagallo circuit (formerly known as Wanneroo Raceway) was resurfaced in 2004 and initially gave very good grip.

However, as the years have ticked by, the surface remains a difficult one for drivers and engineers alike.

Passing opportunities are generally limited to turns six and seven under brakes, while the passing winds generally blow sand onto the circuit to make life a nightmare for teams and their tyres.

What time is it on?

The first cars hit the track at 9:00am local on Friday morning.

The opening Virgin Australia Supercars Championsip practice session begins at 12:00pm local time or 2:00pm AEST.

Saturday's 50 lap 120 kilometre race starts at 2:45pm local time (4:45 AEST) while Sunday's is at the earlier 2:15pm time (4:15pm AEST).

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How can I watch it?

Every practice, qualifying and race from the Perth SuperSprint will be broadcast live, ad-break free on Fox Sports 506.

Race highlights can be seen on Saturday and Sunday evenings on Ten and ONE.

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Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online here while there will be others available at the circuit through Ticketmaster.

How else can I follow it?

Supercars.com will provide all the latest news and updates throughout the weekend, while you can follow the weekend on social media with @supercars on Twitter, the hashtag #VASC or facebook.com/supercars.

Live timing will also be available on supercars.com throughout the weekend.

The numbers

Length: 2.42 km

Direction: Clockwise

Average Speed: 157 km/h

Top Speed: 252 km/h

Fast Fact: The ATCC/Supercars Championship has visited Barbagallo Raceway every year bar one since 1978, with 2010 being the year the Championship did not compete there. The circuit was originally known as Wanneroo Raceway.

Qualifying Lap Record: Jamie Whincup, Triple Eight Race Engineering Holden Commodore VE II, 54.9898s, 2011 Dunlop Soft Tyre

Race Lap Record: Jason Bright, PWR Racing Holden Commodore VY, 55.9440s, 2004 Dunlop Hard Tyre

Race wins by drivers

Craig Lowndes 16Mark Skaife 8Mark Winterbottom 7Jamie Whincup 5Peter Brock 5Jason Bright 4John Bowe 4Allan Grice 3Allan Moffat 3Garth Tander 3Glenn Seton 3Greg Murphy 3Paul Radisich 3Will Davison 3Jim Richards 2Alan Jones 1Chaz Mostert 1Dean Canto 1Dick Johnson 1George Fury 1Larry Perkins 1Marcos Ambrose 1Russell Ingall 1Scott McLaughlin 1Steven Richards 1Tony Longhurst 1

Pole positions by driver

Jamie Whincup 8Peter Brock 7Craig Lowndes 6Mark Skaife 5Dick Johnson 4Greg Murphy 3Chaz Mostert 3Garth Tander 2John Bowe 2Mark Winterbottom 2Allan Moffat 1George Fury 1Ian Geoghegan 1Jason Bright 1Jim Richards 1Paul Radisich 1Scott McLaughlin 1Steven Richards 1Cameron Waters 1