NTI Townsville 500: Everything you need to know
We're heading up to Tropical North Queensland for Thrill in the Ville, the seventh round in the Supercars calendar: the NTI Townsville 500.
From the Palmer Street Party to the PBR Tasman Cup and Summernats goes Troppo, there's so much to do and see in addition to unforgettable racing over three races, across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Here are the top things to check out!
1. Palmer Street Party
The Palmer Street Party kicks off on Thursday from 4:00 PM, where all 24 cars will make their way in a convoy for in an all new route for Track to Town, rolling out from the Reid Park circuit on Boundary Street at 4:20 PM and making their way to Palmer Street, arriving at 4:30 PM.
From 4:30 PM, fans will get a chance to snag an autograph and even a selfie with their favourite drivers at an all driver signing session from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Then at 5:35 PM, the Supercars convoy will make its' way back to the Reid Park Circuit, arriving back at 5:45 PM.
2. NTI Transporter Parade
The NTI Transporter Parade is returns for 2025, where the transporters will roll into Townsville on Wednesday 9th July from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM.
The NTI Transporter Parade starts on the corner of Webb Drive and Ingham Road and continues all the way down to Reid Park. Click here to see a detailed version of the parade map!
It is recommended to watch from the Fan Zone at Central Park by the Townsville sign. There will be free event hand waver flags available, giveaways and prizes to be won!
Make sure to head down and watch the amazing parade!
3. Pro Bull Riding Australia Tasman Cup
Advertised as the 'Toughest Sport on Dirt', Pro Bull Riding is an adrenaline-pumped sport, where competitors have to hold on with one hand for eight seconds.
It all kicks off on Friday 11th July, from 6:50 PM, where the Tasman Cup Event will bring the best riders from Australia and New Zealand to compete for the top prize in a head-to-head battle.
Any NTI Townsville 500 ticket holder for Friday will be able to attend. The bull ring will be set up behind the Supercars paddock area of the track precinct.
Click here to find out how Pro Bull Riding works, and click here for details about the Pro Bull Riding Australia Tasman Cup.
4. Summernats goes Troppo
If you love car displays, burnouts, drag racing, horsepower and perhaps a discerning wearer of the mullet - Summernats goes Troppo is just for you, and it'll be showcasing high-octane, high-horsepower events at the NTI Townsville 500.
Superstars of the Pro Burnout Tour and drifting will be taking to the skid pan several times across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with cars set to be tearing up the NTI Townsville 500 non-stop. Saturday's action will come to a close with a stunning Twilight Show at 5:05pm, whilst burnout cars will be fire a symphony of horsepower before rolling onto the skid pan.
Off the skid pan, you can see Cam Waters' stunning XB Falcon will be on display, whilst Dennis O'Brien will bring his one-tonne behemoth that was recently crowned Northern Nats Champion.
There will also be Dyno Shows, Cacklefest, Mulletfest as well as MotorEx and Street Machine areas across MotorEx alley, north of the Civic Centre.
Click here to find out when some of your favourite exhibits and comps will be on.
5. Dylan Wright
Australian Idol winner and rising country music star Dylan Wright will play on the concert stage on Friday night from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM in the lead-up to the PBR Trans-Tasman Cup.
Since capturing the nation’s attention with his Australian Idol win, Wright has rocketed to the top of the charts. His debut EP hit #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart in late 2024 and has already clocked up millions of streams. In 2025, he earned a Golden Guitar nomination for Best New Talent, further cementing his status as one of the most exciting young artists in Australian country music.
6. Australian Defence Force
We're proud to have to the Australian Defence Force back again at Townsville, and in 2025 they will be showcasing an even bigger exhibit behind the Dunlop Super2 Series paddock, featuring an array of armoured vehicles including a tank, the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, weapons displays and unit capability displays.
Fans will also be treated to exclusive ADF Army musical performances from Townsville’s own 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Band and 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Pipes and Drums.
7. Support Categories
There will be plenty of racing this weekend at the NTI Townsville 500 with the Dunlop Super2 Series, Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes, Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia GR CUP appearing across the weekend.
Dunlop Super2 Series races kick off from 1:35 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Tyrepower V8 SuperUtes will be racing at 8:15 AM and 11:25 AM on Saturday; then at 8:00 AM, and lastly at 10:55 AM on Sunday.
Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia have three races during the weekend, with one race at 10:50 AM on Saturday followed by Race 2 on Sunday at 8:30 AM, then Race 3 on Sunday at 12:55 PM.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia GR CUP will race three times during the weekend, with Race 1 commencing at 8:45 AM on Saturday morning, then Race 2 at 12:55 PM. Then the GR Cup returns on Sunday for its final race of the weekend at 11:25 AM.
8. Signing Sessions
If you're keen on snagging an autograph and a selfie with your favourite driver, here are the times of the Supercars and Dunlop Super2 Series signing sessions throughout the weekend:
Supercars Signing Sessions:
Palmer Street Party Signing Session: Thursday 10th July from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM;
Saturday Signing Session*: Saturday 12th July from 1:20 PM to 1:50 PM in the Supercars Paddock, behind the teams' garages;
Sunday Signing Session: Sunday 13th July from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM in the Merchandise Area - next to the Supercars Paddock, between Turns 6 & 7.
*Saturday Signing Session requires a Paddock Pass upgrade. Click here to purchase a Paddock Pass.
Dunlop Super2 Series Signing Sessions:
Palmer Street Party Signing Session: Thursday 10th July from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM;
Saturday Signing Session: Saturday 13th July from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Merchandise Area - next to the Supercars Paddock, between Turns 6 & 7.
9. Sun, beach and the reef! Plan your visit to Townsville
There's so much to be surprised and delighted by in Townsville, the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Whether it's scenic road trips, indulging in the local cuisine to diving in the reef, it's worth a visit to Townsville North Queensland's website to find out what's happening and what to do on your trip to Townsville.
10. For the latest news and alerts, don't forget to download the Supercars App
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11. Townsville Merch
Head over to Merchandise Alley throughout the event to purchase official Supercars Townsville merchandise or even merch from one of your favourite teams.
Alternatively, you can also purchase merch through the Supercars Shop by clicking here.
12. Official Charity - MND and Me Foundation
Motor Neurone Disease is the name used to describe a group of diseases in which the nerve cells (neurones) in the brain and spinal cord progressively die.
As the neurones die, the messages sent from the brain to muscles aren't being received, impacting on ability to move, eat, speak, swallow and eventually breathe. In some countries, MND is known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and in the US, it is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Supercars is proud to support the MND and Me Foundation.
The MND and Me Foundation's mission is to care and to cure. They fund research into an effective treatment or cure but until that day arrives, they fund care services for people living with MND as well as their family and care support network.
WIN A TOYOTA TUNDRA & A NEW AGE MANTA RAY CARAVAN
Australia’s leading transport and logistics specialist insurance provider, NTI, has again launched one of the country’s largest fundraisers for Motor Neurone Disease research.
For the first time, this year’s prize features two vehicles – the highly sought-after Toyota Tundra, a hybrid full-sized ute named ‘Dusty’, and behind her – a New Age Manta Ray 19ft expedition caravan.
Prizes valued at AUD $285,000
13. Townsville Track Schedule
Supercars is racing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the NTI Townsville 500, and here's the lowdown on session times:
Friday Supercars Sessions:
A 30-min Practice 1 will commence at 9:20 AM, then Supercars will return to the track for another 30-min Practice 2 session at 11:10 AM.
Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 20) will commence at 1:20 PM in a 30-min session over two parts. Part 1 lasts for 10 minutes. At the end of Part 1, the Top 10 drivers will advance to Part 2, while the remaining 14 drivers will have set themselves in position for Race 20 based on the fastest time they set. A Part 2 (10-mins) will commence after a short break which will determine where the Top 10 sit and who gets the Boost Mobile Pole for Race 20.
The opening race for Townsville: Race 20 will commence at 3:40 PM over 35 laps.
Saturday Supercars Sessions:
Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 21) will commence at 10:00 AM in a 30-min session over two parts. Part 1 lasts for 10 minutes. At the end of Part 1, the Top 18 drivers will advance to Part 2, while the remaining six drivers will have set themselves in position for Race 21 based on the fastest time they set. A Part 2 (10-mins) will commence after a short break, and at the end of Part 2 - the Top 10 will advance through to the Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout, with the remaining eight drivers setting themselves in position for Race 21.
Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout (Race 21) will begin from 12:05 PM, where each driver does warm-up lap, followed by their timed lap, which will determine the Top 10 order and who gets the Boost Mobile Pole Award for Race 21.
The second race at Townsville: Race 21 will commence at 3:00 PM over 70 laps.
Sunday Supercars Sessions:
Boost Mobile Qualifying (Race 22) will commence at 10:05 AM over two parts with the knockout process exactly the same to qualifying on Saturday;
Boost Mobile Top Ten Shootout (Race 22) will then begin at 12:05 PM and as per Saturday's TTSO - each driver will do a warm-up lap, followed by a timed lap to set the fastest time possible, which will determine the Top 10 order and who gets the Boost Mobile PoleAward for Race 22.
The final race at the 2025 NTI Townsville 500 will commence at 3:00 PM over 70 laps.
14. Transport, Parking and Event Information
We highly recommend all fans to utilise public transport to and from the event. Click here to plan your trip on the Translink website.
There will be traffic restrictions, diversions and road closures in effect during the event period. Click here to check the "Getting Around" session on our website or the Townsville City Council website for more information.
Fans can also pre-book parking at Townsville State High School by clicking here. A 3-day parking pass costs $80, or individual days start from $35.
You can also book parking at PriPark (entry located at First Avenue - see track map). A 3-day pass costs $60, and you can book by filling out the form on PriPark's website - click here.
15. Track Map
To view the Interactive Track Map, click here. Benefits of the interactive map include:
Comprehensive view of all points of interest at the event;
Use location tracking services to find where you are and navigate easily to where you want to go;
See real-time and updated times for any events, race sessions or what's on activities.
Other track maps:
16. Other Links
For more information about the NTI Townsville 500, click the links below:
