Reid Park Street Circuit, also known as the Townsville Street Circuit, is a semi-permanent street circuit located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Opened in 2009, the circuit hosts the Townsville 500 Supercars Championship event every year.
The circuit
The Reid Park Street Circuit is reminiscent of the Albert Park Circuit's parkland setting. It winds its way through Reid Park where specially constructed roads form approximately 70 percent of the circuit. The circuit borders the Townsville State High School and Townsville Civic Theatre, crosses the Ross Creek multiple times and runs adjacent to Townsville railway station. The circuit's pit building, and much of the Reid Park infrastructure, is a permanent construction that can be used all year round for various events. The event also has five viewing mounds/grandstands that can seat approximately 12,000.2008 L&H 500 official race program, pages 68–70
Paul Dumbrell suggested it is a high grip circuit, while Mark Winterbottom stated that the circuit is like a standard racing circuit but in the middle of a city. Winterbottom described the first corner as almost a clone to the high speed turn eight at the Adelaide Street Circuit, noting that it also produces a great passing opportunity exiting the corner.
In February 2019, parts of the circuit were flooded in the 2019 Townsville flood.
In July of 2026 after the conclusion of the 2026 NTI Townsville 500 an independent report recommended resurfacing of the circuit in which the project will undergo resealing 2.08km of the 2.86km Reid Park Street Circuit with $6 Million in funding from the Queensland Government.
Supercars Championship
On 28 July 2008, the official website of V8 Supercars (the then-name of Supercars) reported that the Queensland Sports Minister, Judy Spence, said the State Government will contribute $2.5 million annually for the first five years of the event. The 2009 Dunlop Townsville 400 was held from 10 to 12 July. In 2014, the event was held as a 500 kilometre event with two 250 kilometre races across the weekend.
Events
Current
July: Supercars Championship Townsville 500, Aussie Racing Cars, Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia, Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia 86 Series, Touring Car Masters
Former
Aussie Tin Tops (2020–2021) Australian Formula Ford Championship (2010, 2012–2013) Australian GT Championship (2011, 2014–2017) Australian Mini Challenge (2009–2010) Formula 4 Australian Championship (2015) Porsche Carrera Cup Australia (2011–2015, 2019, 2021–2023) Stadium Super Trucks (2016, 2021) Super2 Series (2009-2019, 2021–2025) Super3 Series (2021–2024) SuperUtes Series (2018–2019, 2025) V8 Ute Racing Series (2009–2011, 2013–2017)
Lap records
As of July 2025, the fastest official race lap records at Townsville Street Circuit are listed as:
Category Time Driver Vehicle Date Street Circuit (2009–present): GT3 1:11.9875 Christopher Mies Audi R8 LMS GT3 9 July 2016 Supercars Championship 1:12.9311 Nick Percat Holden VF Commodore 9 July 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup 1:13.6549 David Wall Porsche 911 (992 I) GT3 Cup 10 July 2022 Super2 Series 1:13.7527 Cameron Waters Ford FG Falcon 6 July 2014 Super3 Series 1:15.7341 Cameron McLeod Nissan Altima (L33) 9 July 2023 Aussie Tin Tops 1:16.1376 Geoff Taunton MARC II V8 18 July 2021 Formula 4 1:16.7182 Jordan Lloyd Mygale M14-F4 12 July 2015 Formula Ford 1:17.3157 Chaz Mostert Spectrum 012 11 July 2010 Touring Car Masters 1:20.2322 Ryan Hansford Holden Torana A9X 9 July 2022 Aussie Racing Cars 1:23.7342 Cody Brewczynski Ford Mustang-Yamaha 5 July 2024 SuperUtes Series 1:25.0898 Adam Marjoram Isuzu D-Max (RG) 12 July 2025 V8 Ute Racing Series 1:26.3008 Craig Dontas Holden VE SS Ute 11 July 2015 Australian Mini Challenge 1:26.3795 Chris Atkinson Mini JCW R56 12 July 2009 Toyota 86 Racing Series 1:27.9145 Declan Fraser Toyota GR86 12 July 2025 Stadium Super Trucks 1:35.3754 Toby Price Stadium Super Truck 10 July 2021
Notes
References
External links Official Townsville 400 Website Map and circuit history at RacingCircuits.info Townsville receives go-ahead for V8 Supercar race