Supercars drone show to debut at Townsville 500

Following yesterday’s announcement that fans at this year’s NTI Townsville 500 will be treated to a heart-pumping performance under the famous big top by Ministry of Sound, this year’s event will for the first time feature a drone light show over the circuit on Saturday evening.

Fans will be treated to an incredible display with over 500 drones taking to the skies after the Ministry of Sound performance put on by internationally renowned drone specialists ATN.

Supercars and motorsport inspired 3D models will feature in the sky like never before as part of the light show.

The ATN drone show has previously featured at major global events including the Australian Open, Vivid Sydney and the Soundstorm Festival in Saudi Arabia.

Supercars CEO Shane Howard said: "We are thrilled to introduce this incredible drone light show to this year’s NTI Townsville 500.

“It will be a grand finale to a huge Saturday, leaving our fans in awe and providing them with an unforgettable experience.

“The combination of the Ministry of Sound performance and the spectacular drone display will make it one of the most memorable days in the events history.

“We hope fans flock to Reid Park and enjoy a night under the big top and show under the stars with a world-class display from this drone performance.”

"This drone light show is a unique fusion of music, technology and will have a distinct Supercars flavour.

"It's a testament to our commitment to providing supreme entertainment and pushing the boundaries of what's possible at Supercars events."

Chris Greaves from ATN said: "This drone light show is a unique fusion of music, technology and will have a distinct Supercars flavour."

“We are incredibly proud to partner with Supercars to put on this amazing show in such an iconic part of Australia.

“With our fleet of state-of-the-art drones equipped with vibrant LED lights, our skilled team of designers and pilots look forward to orchestrating a meticulously synchronized performance of 500 drones, choreographed to an exhilarating musical score.

“The Townsville sky will transform into a canvas of enchanting patterns, stunning formations, and dynamic shapes themed around the sport we all love, creating a truly unforgettable experience for everyone.

As well as world-class entertainment, this year’s NTI Townsville 500 will be a milestone round for fan-favourite defending Supercars’ Champion Shane van Gisbergen, who will be celebrating his 500th career race at the event.

Also on track at this year’s NTI Townsville 500 will be some of the best support categories in the country, including the Dunlop Super2 and Dunlop Super3 Series, the Porsche Carrera Cup, Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series and the Battery World Aussie Racing Cars Super Series.

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketek and Supercars.com for fans who want to witness history in the making as Ministry of Sound takes the stage at the NTI Townsville 500 in July.

The NTI Townsville 500 is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.