It was held on the weekend of the 24 to 26 October at the Surfers Paradise Street Circuit in Queensland.

Qualifying rounds for the race were held on Friday the 24 October 2008.

Race 1 was held on Saturday the 25 October 2008.

Race 2 was held on Sunday the 26 October 2008.

The 2008 Nikon Indy 300 had five categories (including V8 Supercars) of racing.