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ICONIC DJR RACERS REUNITED

16 December 2024: Two legendary Australian race cars will reunite after 31 years, debuting post-restoration at the Canberra Festival of Speed.

The Dick Johnson Racing Ford Falcon EB2 and EB3, driven by John Bowe and Dick Johnson in the 1993 ATCC, marked the start of the 5.0-litre V8 Group 3A era, which evolved into today’s Supercars Championship.

Festival ambassador John Bowe, who won the 1993 season opener at Amaroo Park, will unveil both cars in a special ceremony on Day 1 of the event.

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TRACK UPGRADES

22 November 2024: The Exhibition Circuit has been upgraded for the second Canberra Festival of Speed in January.

In partnership with Capital Asphalt, key corners have been widened, doubling the chicane’s asphalt width from the first event.

Between festivals, the circuit hosts various events and supports driver education. Canberra’s 5th Gear Motoring uses it for learner programs, teaching road skills in a safe, controlled space.

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CAM HILL MSR 2025 LIVERY REVEAL

At the 2025 Canberra Festival of Speed, Cameron Hill unveiled his #4 Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet Camaro livery, featuring Supaglass Industries branding. The event marked the start of the Supercars livery reveals. Supaglass will sponsor Hill at nine championship rounds, including Bathurst. Team owner Matt Stone and Supaglass praised the festival’s success, which drew a record 16,000 attendees.

BATES FAMILY ON TRACK

At the 2025 Canberra Festival of Speed, rally driver Harry Bates provided live demonstrations in his Toyota GR Yaris, thrilling attendees with high-speed laps on the event's purpose-built circuit. These showcases highlighted the Bates family's ongoing commitment to engaging with motorsport enthusiasts and promoting rallying in Australia.

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OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER

4 September, 2024: The Canberra Festival of Speed is proud to announce Hands Across Canberra as official charity partner for 2025.


Hands Across Canberra is Canberra’s independent community foundation, which has been raising funds for local community-service organisations and helping the region’s most vulnerable individuals and families for the past 14 years.

 

The foundation makes it easier for Canberrans to help other Canberrans, and currently engages with over 350
charities and community service organisations.

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