The countdown is on for the first ever Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia series race down under with tickets on sale now.
A total of 20 Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO2s will roar around The Bend Motorsport Park on the June 9-11 long weekend.
The visit puts the The Bend alongside former Formula 1 circuits Sepang and Fuji International Speedway on the category’s list of circuits.
The Australian round will be the second stop on the calendar after the series opened in Malaysia on May 5-7.
Former Supercars driver Chris van der Drift won the opening race and Jackson Walls took out the second race.
They lead a mix of travelling international drivers and local steerers who will be taking on the state-of-the-art South Australian venue.
The stunning Lamborghinis will race around The Bend’s International layout for one 50-minute race on Saturday and Sunday.
Fans will also enjoy a selection of support categories with Australian Formula Open category, Australian Prototype Series, BMW Drivers Cup, Circuit Excels and SA Tin Tops all on show.
The Bend Motorsport Park CEO Alistair MacDonald said he can start to feel positive vibes grow for the event.
“The excitement building around hosting a category with such an international flavour for their first time in Australia is a privilege for The Bend, for South Australia and for Australian Motorsport,” he said.
“We look forward to welcoming Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia in just under four weeks time and showcasing not only our World Class venue but the beautiful Murray River Lakes and Coorong region that surrounds us.”
The head of Automobili Lamborghini Giorgio Sanna said The Bend round will not only be an important moment for the category, but also the famous Italian supercar maker.
“We are extremely pleased to finally race again in the Asia Pacific Region,” he said.
“Super Trofeo Asia is an essential pillar of the Lamborghini motorsport strategy and racing in Australia for the very first time gives us the opportunity to bring the series to a market where we have seen strong interest in terms of race car sales in the last few years.
“And with a vibrant local motorsports culture already in place, we are confident that there will be strong interest in the series from Australian competitors and fans alike.
“Certainly, we are also really excited to come to race at The Bend Motorsport Park, which is for sure, one of the most significant and impressive new circuit facilities in the region.”
General Admission tickets are on sale now from $20.
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