The Clipsal 500 Adelaide, a round of the V8 Supercar Championship Series, is Australia’s largest domestic motor sport event and this year will be the 18th race to be held in Adelaide.
Motorsport fans with families are a big part of the Clipsal 500 Adelaide. A range of ticket options are available for families in both Grandstands and the Trackside area of the circuit with children aged 12 years old and under FREE!
For the Kids
The Clipsal 500 Adelaide has entertainment galore for the whole family with non-stop action on track, in the sky and in the two Family Fun Zones; Dedicated alcohol free areas with plenty of shade, free junior rides and face painting provides enjoyment for all. Family time has never been so much fun!
Kids aged 12 years and Under FREE!
Kids 12 years of age and under are provided with FREE entry into the Trackside (General Admission) area when:
• They are accompanied and supervised at all times by a paying adult aged 18 years and over.
• This offer applies to Grandstand and Trackside Ticketmaster ticket holders only.
• Provides access to Trackside (General Admission) areas only regardless of whether or not a Grandstand ticket or reserved seating area ticket is held by the accompanying adult (unless the child is aged 3 years and under).
• Corporate and event credential holders are ineligible for this offer.
Kids 3 years and under are provided with free access to the same Grandstand or Platform with an accompanying full paying adult when:
• In a Grandstand or Platform, they sit at all times on the lap of the accompanying adult and do not occupy their own seat; and,
• If a child causes disruption to other patrons in a Grandstand or reserved seating area they and their accompanying adult will be required to exit the grandstand at the direction of the Board.
• Corporate and event credential holders are ineligible for this offer.
Junior Grandstand Ticket
Kids aged 4 – 15 years who wish to occupy a reserved seat can purchase a Junior Grandstand ticket. Maximum of 4 children permitted with 1 full paying adult.
Our pick of the Clipsal 500 Attractions for KIDS:
Showtime FMX Stunt Bikes in TrAction Zone
Look up as Showtime FMX team perform awesome, dare-devil stunts including the holygrab, ruler, jackhammer and the crowd favourite back flip. Their fully choreographed performances include Australia’s top freestyle Moto X performers jumping dirt bikes 80 feet ramp to ramp and reaching heights of over 45 feet. ShowtimeFMX Freestyle Moto stunt team will perform across all four days in the TrAction Zone.
Cars of the Screen brought to you by Westfield
Whether you’re a movie buff, car lover or both, you don’t want to miss Cars of the Screen, brought to you by Westfield. This eye-popping feature exhibition is a gleaming tribute to cars that have been immortalised over decades on TV and the big screen.
With the largest range of incredible replicas and some amazing originals seen in Australia, you’ll get within a bat’s whisker of the very best tribute vehicles owned by passionate car lovers, sourced and handpicked as the best from around the country. Cars like the replica 1989 Batmobile, Australia’s best tribute Delorean from Back to the Future and much much more.
Honda Motorcycle Junior GP
Honda CRF50F fun bikes are available for children to ride throughout all four days of the event. A purpose-built circuit (even bigger than last year’s) has been constructed in the TrAction Zone. Children will be provided with helmets and race gear prior to riding around the circuit. The display will be open daily, so make sure you and the kids head over early to book your spot and see if your son or daughter has the skills to be Australia’s next big thing on the racetrack.
Australian Defence Force Display
The ADF Oval showcases state-of-the-art Army and RAAF equipment, and offers hands-on experiences and some pretty mean machinery.
Key attractions include:
• Armygeddon and Project Digger vehicles on display
• Surface-to-air missile weapon system simulator
• Display of soldiers’ field equipment
• Vehicle display, including a Medium Recovery Vehicle, command post Land Rover, Army fork lift, armoured personnel carrier and light armoured vehicle
• Static and interactive display, featuring vehicle and equipment from the Woomera RAAF Base facility and display of military small-arms weaponry
Concerts
Concerts featuring different acts are staged each night after the days racing. A bit too loud and late for the little ones, but Mums, Dads and older children can look forward to some great performers this year including Pete Murray, Peking Duk, Sneaky Sound System, Icehouse and Rob Thomas.
For more details of the concerts click here.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Clipsal 500 Adelaide website
What: Clipsal 500 Adelaide 2016
When: Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 March 2016
Where: Adelaide
Who: Motorsports fans!
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