

Race of Stars International Karting
The sport of karting will return to Queensland’s Gold Coast this October for the International Race of Stars event.
Featuring World champions, European champions, and local karting legends and teams, this event has it all.
More than 250 competitors from every State in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and America will be in action across eight categories of karting, the racing will be intense.
The highlight of the event is the elite drivers in the KZ2 Gearbox class where drivers will reach speeds in excess of 160 km/h around the Xtreme Karting Complex.
The Race of Stars will launch the Gold Coast into an eleven-day celebration of motorsports with the Vodafone Gold Coast 600 Supercars event being contested on the Surfers Paradise Street Circuit the following weekend!
You can find more information on this event HERE
When: 9am - 4pm, Wednesday 17 until Saturday 19 October
Where: Xtreme Karting, Pimpama
Cost: This is a free event
Showtime @ Game Over
Car Show and Shine Car at Game Over GC, Helensvale – all makes and models including muscle, classics, cruisers, collectors and more!
When: 5pm - 9pm, Friday 18 October
Where:Siganto Dr, Helensvale
Cost: This is a free event
Fast and Ludicrous
Event postponed to a later date to be confirmed.
King of Burleigh Hill
The Billy Carts make a return to Burleigh Hill in this extreme action sport street party.
With over 50 billy karts, side attractions and more, a great opportunity to get your racing fix in the lead up to the Vodafone Gold Coast 600 the following weekend.
You can find more information on this event HERE
When: 2pm - 5pm, Sunday 20 October
Where: Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads
Cost: This is a free event
Beat The Clock & Win at Slideways
Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast is the place to be to kick off Vodafone Gold Coast 600 week, with a racing themed day like no other!
Every hour throughout the hour, we are giving away some awesome prizes to the fastest drivers on the karting circuit.
You can find more information on this event HERE
When: 10am - 10pm, Monday 21 October
Where: Slideways Go Karting, Nerang
Cost: This is a ticketed event
Helmet Art School Competition
Get involved in this school art competition and colour in your Supercars helmet design to win.
Categories include 5yrs - 8yrs and 9yrs - 12yrs
You can find more information on this event HERE
When: Runs up until the event
Raceline Cruise & Show
Come along to this show and shine car display at Labrador includes local car clubs in festivities, building up to GC600 event weekend.
When: 5pm – 9pm, Tuesday 22 October
Where:229 - 231 Brisbane Rd, Labrador
Cost: This is a free event
Transporters on Tedder
The Supercars have landed!
A spectacular display of colour and excitement as a procession of 26 metre long transporters make their way through Main Beach’s streets.
You can find more information on this event HERE
When: 8:00am, 10:45am, 1:30pm, Wednesday 23 October
Where: Tedder Avenue, Main Beach
Cost: This is a free event
Marriott Meets Motorsport
Event postponed – please contact Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa for more information.
Drivers Sunset Signing Session
Launching the weekend’s festivities is the Surfers Paradise Sunset Signing – bring down your memorabilia and get it signed by the motorsport stars at this FREE autograph session!
Featuring a selection of Supercar drivers, sponsors and race fans, get up close and personal before the action starts.
You can find more information on this event HERE
When:Thursday 24 October from 5:00pm until 6:15pm
Where: The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
Cost: This is a free event
Platinum Lunch presented by Porsche Centre Gold Coast & Porsche PAYCE Carrera Cup
Join us for an exquisite afternoon of finery at the annual Platinum Lunch presented by Porsche Centre Gold Coast and powered by the Vodafone Gold Coast 600.
Network with some of the regions most distinguished business and social personalities whilst indulging in the extraordinary marketplace cuisine at QT Gold Coast’s famed Bazaar Restaurant.
This unique lunch event will also provide guests a rare opportunity to hear from the Porsche Carrera Cup Drivers following their preparations for the upcoming Vodafone Gold Coast 600.
When: 12.30pm - 3.30pm, Friday 25 October
Where: QT Gold Coast
Full Throttle Party
Non-stop celebrations at Cocktails – the #1 Nightclub in Surfers Paradise. Free entry + VIP Benefits for all GC600 ticket holders!
You can find more information on this event HERE
When: 9pm - 5am, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 October
Where: Cocktails Nightclub, Surfers Paradise