The day Davison drove a bus around Wanneroo Raceway
17 Apr 2023
Will Davison’s recent memories in Perth involve a drought-breaking victory in 2022 but one of his most famous laps of the West Australian circuit took place in 2014.
On that occasion, Davison was an Erebus driver when the team ran Mercedes-Benz in the category.
Naturally, it was a good fit to have Davison behind the wheel of a Mercedes 0405NH bus to promote Transperth’s fleet that helped get fans to and from the event.
For the record, Davison clocked just on 2:30s for his best lap around the 2.42km circuit, while the Supercars lap record is 52.8141s set during qualifying by Scott McLaughlin in a Shell Ford Mustang in 2019.
James Courtney holds the race lap record, a 53.7293s set in a Walkinshaw Commodore, also in 2019.
"This was a unique experience to drive something so heavy on a racetrack," said Davison at the time.
'I managed to clip a couple of kerbs'
"I tried to drive it at a leisurely pace. It's pretty harsh on suspension and I managed to clip a couple of kerbs. I'm more used to my little race car.
"I'm doing it to promote taking public transport to the track... it means people can have a relaxed day at the track not worrying about driving or parking."
Transperth will once again be providing free shuttle buses for fans attending the 2023 Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint.
Event Manager Matt Ramsden said Supercars is strongly encouraging all fans attending the event to take advantage of public transport.
“Free public transport will be available on the Transperth rail network for Perth SuperSprint ticket holders on Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30.
“A free connecting shuttle bus is available from Clarkson Station to Wanneroo Raceway and return.”
GETTING TO THE VENUE
Shuttle Bus (Clarkson Station)
The shuttle bus will be running at regular intervals from Clarkson Station to and from Wanneroo Raceway:
Saturday April 29 schedule
First bus from Clarkson to event – 7:30am
Last bus from event to Clarkson – 5:30pm
Sunday April 30 schedule
First bus from – 7:00am
Last bus from event to Clarkson – 5:30pm
The shuttle bus will depart Clarkson Station from Orenco Bend in the location shown and arrive at Carco.com.au Raceway in the bus terminal off Wattle Avenue East.
Patrons can then enter the circuit via Gate 15/16. An accessible shuttle bus will be provided at regular intervals.
Shuttle Bus (Mather Drive)
An alternative off site car park is also available at Peak Road, Neerabup (off Mather Drive, Neerabup) on Saturday, 29 and Sunday 30 April.
A shuttle bus will travel in regular intervals on these days to and from Mather Drive to Gate 35.
The bus stop will be clearly signed.
Saturday April 29 schedule
First bus from Mather Drive to event – 7:45am
Last bus from event to Mather Drive – 5:30pm
Sunday April 30 schedule
First bus from Mather Drive to event – 7:15am
Last bus from event to Mather Drive – 5:30pm
Accessible information
A limited number of accessible parking spots are available at Gate 1 via Wattle Avenue East.
Enter Gate 1 by displaying your government issued disabled parking permit.
The permit must be displayed in your vehicle at all times whilst parked.
Patrons can then enter the venue via Gate 11.
Accessible Drop Off Zones
Car - Accessible drop off zones are located at Gate 1
Bus – The accessible drop-off bus stop is located near gate 2. Patrons may then enter the venue via Gate 15.
An accessible shuttle bus will travel in regular intervals to and from Clarkson Station to Wanneroo Raceway on Saturday April 29 and Sunday April 30.
Parking
All General Admission ticket holders can park for free in the main carpark. Vehicles must enter via Gate 4 via Wattle Avenue East and exit via Gate 3.
VIP and corporate guests that present the correct accreditation and entry tickets may park in the VIP Carpark. Vehicles must enter and exit via Gate 3 via Wattle Avenue East.
Supercars will be on track on all three days of the April 28-30 event, along with the Dunlop Series, GT World Challenge Australia and WA Historic Touring Cars.
The event will be broadcast exclusively live on Foxtel and streamed live via Kayo. The Seven Network will feature highlights on Saturday and Sunday evenings, check your local guide for details.
Tickets are still available through Ticketek or Supercars.com.
