Where fans can meet McLaughlin in Adelaide

Fans will have a rare chance to meet with three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin at the VALO Adelaide 500.

Reigning Adelaide 500 champion turned IndyCar star McLaughlin will return to the famous South Australian Street Circuit this December as the event’s official ‘Fanbassador’.

The full 'Adelaide experience' makes its comeback across December 1-4, with the return of signing sessions, pit lane walks, and driver parade for trackside fans. Tickets are on sale now.

Fans can meet the VALO Adelaide 500 Fanbassador McLaughlin before the first Supercars race on the Adelaide Street circuit on Saturday December 3.

The autograph session will take place at the Shell V-Power Racing Team merchandise shop, in the Activation Zone from 10:15am - 10:35am ACDT.

McLaughlin will appear at the SVPRT merchandise store for a second autograph session on Sunday from 9:20am local time, for 20 minutes.

It comes as the 56-time Supercars race winner takes on a special role for the event, providing his point of view on the racing, rivalries and behind-the-scenes content as the Supercars season finale unfolds.

McLaughlin will share his expert analysis at the end of each day’s on-track action across the VALO Adelaide 500’s social media channels, and will join the Supercars broadcast alongside Jess Yates, Mark Skaife and Neil Crompton.

The New Zealand driver will also make surprise appearances at various off-track attractions over the four days.

“I am pumped for this year's VALO Adelaide 500,” McLaughlin said.

“During my time in Supercars, the Adelaide 500 was by far my favourite street circuit event on the calendar – not only for the challenge in racing this circuit, but the vibes off the track and the entertainment on offer are unmatched.

“This year’s VALO Adelaide 500 will be a whole new experience for me, and I couldn’t be more excited to see the event through the eyes of the ‘Fanbassador’ and connect with the Supercars fans again.

“Like everyone else in attendance, I’m a racing fan at the end of the day. The drivers will be leaving everything on the track to win in Adelaide, and I’m looking forward to getting amongst it with all the supporters and taking full advantage of everything my ‘Fanbassador’ role has to offer.”

Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on the VALO Adelaide 500’s social media channels to get updates on what McLaughlin is up to at the event and to hear his insights on each day’s on-track highlights.

Current Supercars drivers will hold autograph sessions on Friday and Saturday at the circuit.

Friday’s signing session will feature Shell V-Power Racing duo Anton De Pasquale and Will Davison, along with Red Bull Ampol Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Broc Feeney.

The first trackside signing session will take place on the Entertainment Stage in the Adelaide 500 Activation Zone from 3:00pm to 3:30pm on Friday December 2.

The second trackside signing session will be held on Saturday morning, with the Tickford Racing quartet of James Courtney, Cam Waters, Thomas Randle and Jake Kostecki.

Team 18 crowd-favourites Mark Winterbottom and Scott Pye will also be greeting fans, along with Brad Jones Racing and Erebus Motorsport.

Saturday’s trackside signing session will take place on the Entertainment Stage in the Adelaide 500 Activation Zone from 9:30am to 10:00am on Saturday December 3.

The VALO Adelaide 500 will take place from December 1 – 4, 2022. Tickets are now on sale via Ticketek.

VALO Adelaide 500: Autograph session times

All times ACDT

Wednesday, November 30

| Rundle Mall, Adelaide CBD |

Friday, December 2

| Entertainment Stage, Activation Zone |

Saturday, December 3

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Sunday December 4

| SVPRT Merchandise store, Activation Zone |