The circuit hosted Supercars Championship until 2019, drifting as well as club level racing and ride days.

Queensland Raceway is 3.126 km (1.942 mi) long and 12 m (13 yd) wide, running clockwise.

However the flat layout makes racing less exciting for the competitors than undulating circuits like Phillip Island.

Johnson was joined by his son Steve during the ceremony as well as a host of V8 Supercar drivers and teams during what was a serious day of testing at the circuit.

TeamVodafone driver Craig Lowndes suggested that Queensland Raceway was long overdue for upgrades including a resurfacing.

[15] During July 2016, the Ipswich council announced plans to invest $220 million upgrading Queensland Raceway.

The Endurance Championship consists of the Ipswich event and the Lakeside Park 300 which is traditionally held in the latter part of the year at the historic circuit north of Brisbane.

Porsche Supercup driver Sean Edwards in 2013 during testing, as well as club-racer Dennis Smith at a sprint event in 2016.