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Supercars confirms 2024 calendar, adds endurance round for 2025
The Australian Supercars Championship has announced their 12-event schedule for 2024, starting with the Bathurst 500 in February and ending in Adelaide in November. The championship will also include a race at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in March and make a return to New Zealand at the Taupo International Motorsport Park. The Taupo event will feature a new 400 format with two 200km races and mandatory refuelling. The Sydney SuperNight will be held in July, followed by the Tasmania SuperSprint. The Sandown 500, the 60th running of the event, will take place in September, with speculation that it could be the final running. The Bend will host an endurance event in 2025, and the championship will conclude with races at Bathurst, Gold Coast, and Adelaide. Supercars CEO Shane Howard is excited about the upcoming season and the new races, including the debut in New Zealand. Discussions with The Bend have led to a decision to focus on hosting an endurance event in 2025. The 2024 season will feature drivers from all states and territories in Australia, maintaining a national presence.
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