Willowbank Raceway Drag Racing's Finest
Willowbank Raceway Drag Racing's Finest
Willowbank Raceway Drag Racing's Finest
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Willowbank Raceway is located 30-45 minutes west of Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia . We offer a year-round program of drag racing entertainment for the whole family. Major events are held annually, with a variety of features including Top Fuel dragsters, the nitromethane-burning kings of the sport. Selected events will also offer nitro-burning Funny Cars. Other Australian championship Professional categories to be seen at Willowbank include the supercharged sedans of Pro Slammer, Funny Cars and Dragsters in Pro Alcohol, carburetted sedans in Pro Stock, nitro-burning Top Bikes and Pro Bikes. Various combinations of the premier Professional vehicles feature at Willowbank Raceway's major events, while all Professional, Semi-professional and Sportsman brackets are showcased at the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, which is held in June each year and is the largest championship drag race held outside of the United States. Willowbank Raceway holds over 100 events every year.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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kita2507
Esk, Australia10 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
It was my first time at the drags and I loved it! There is heaps of parking, you can either park for free or pay $10/$5 a car to park inside the fence. Plenty of toilets and food vendors plus you can bring your own drinks and food. Plenty of rides for the kids. Make sure you bring an umbrella not just for the rain,you will need it for the sun aswell.there are grandstands you can sit on or you can bring a blanket and/or chairs to sit on the grass side. It really is a family fun filled day.
Written 26 January 2020
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Natarsha S
Christchurch, New Zealand463 contributions
June 2016 • Couples
This is the second year we have gone to the Winternationals & we love it some much we will be back again next year. Next year is the 50th Anniversary so I imagine it will be bigger & better again. We book seats in the corporate area which I highly recommend. This gave us parking, entry, allocated seating, ear plugs, programme & food. You are able to purchase drinks if you want included alcoholic beverages. The only problem with the box is where people stand along the fence line you can't see over them, this is only a problem on finals day. The cost of the tickets per person were $390AU. If you don't want to do the corporate box you can pay about $30 pp entry & seat where available.The merchandise variety wasn't as good as last year but the quality of the materials are great. The racing is amazing & keeps you entertained the whole time, never a dull moment.
Written 28 June 2016
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Great to see you all had a great time. Hope to see you again in 2018.
Written 3 August 2017
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raquelneric
Bribie Island, Australia170 contributions
July 2018 • Friends
Been Willowbank Drags 4 times in last 3 years , Very professional Staff Run the
Top Drag RACING Events , Nostalgia , Street , Top Fuel , Funny Cars ,Doorslammers
FEDS , and Heaps more..
It is Non Stop Action. Plenty of Parking Close . lots of shops , Food , Drinks
,Icecream. Coffee , Burgers ,Fish chips . Tee shirts ,caps .Posters.
Grandstands , Grassy Spectator hills , Corporate Tents .
Motels , Hotels and Caravan, Camping in the Area .
Onsite Competitors Camping , Toilets ,showers, security too.
Book On-Line or Pay at Gates .
Top Fuel will Rock Your Body and Hat. Shock Waves . Bring Ear Protection.
Can be Hot in WINTERNATIONALS , Even get Sunburnt too.
The Willowbank Drags Rock You in your Seat . Bring a Folding Chair too.
Yes ,Willowbank drag raceway the Best Professional Show and Venue Thanks to
"STOMPER" ,, Late DENNIS and The OFFICIALS Who Run this Wonderful Show .
We will be there in 2019 and Loving it All.
Be Early to Avoid Traffic Jams and Long Ques.
We Rate This venue and amenities ,Staff and Events as Top Professional .
Years of planning and Work and money have been Rewarded Now for All
to Enjoy the Competition.
Top Drag RACING Events , Nostalgia , Street , Top Fuel , Funny Cars ,Doorslammers
FEDS , and Heaps more..
It is Non Stop Action. Plenty of Parking Close . lots of shops , Food , Drinks
,Icecream. Coffee , Burgers ,Fish chips . Tee shirts ,caps .Posters.
Grandstands , Grassy Spectator hills , Corporate Tents .
Motels , Hotels and Caravan, Camping in the Area .
Onsite Competitors Camping , Toilets ,showers, security too.
Book On-Line or Pay at Gates .
Top Fuel will Rock Your Body and Hat. Shock Waves . Bring Ear Protection.
Can be Hot in WINTERNATIONALS , Even get Sunburnt too.
The Willowbank Drags Rock You in your Seat . Bring a Folding Chair too.
Yes ,Willowbank drag raceway the Best Professional Show and Venue Thanks to
"STOMPER" ,, Late DENNIS and The OFFICIALS Who Run this Wonderful Show .
We will be there in 2019 and Loving it All.
Be Early to Avoid Traffic Jams and Long Ques.
We Rate This venue and amenities ,Staff and Events as Top Professional .
Years of planning and Work and money have been Rewarded Now for All
to Enjoy the Competition.
Written 11 November 2018
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Thanks for the great wrap Raquel. You're right. None of it could happen without our wonderful volunteer officials. Cheers.
Written 12 November 2018
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia24,990 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Have been to many V8 Supercar races at various tracks and can rate this as the best viewing track for a spectator. You can see the whole track from many vantage points and get close on the back straight. But and it's a big BUT !! The circuit is actually 4 straights with a couple of corners/sweeps connecting them , yep a paper clip but it can lead to some very predictable (and to some) boring racing. Lowndesey did his best all w/end but with out a mistake the results were set early in the sprints. I'm a big fan of the Enduros (Bathurst since '72) and I hope the talk I heard about Willowbank being bought (VIP Pet Foods ?) and re-developed come true because I'd love to re-visit but not on the present set up ! Still had great time, small crowds , good parking & Bus services , hated the Mid Strength beer but overall very glad we came.
Written 19 August 2015
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Was this meant for Willowbank Raceway where the drags are or Queensland Raceway where the V8 Supercars race
Thanks Theo
Written 1 September 2017
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Robert D
Brisbane, Australia45 contributions
Jan 2019
Been a while since Ive been there but the top fuelers are amazing to see at the drags. Must go again. Love the atmosphere.
Written 6 December 2019
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Jacqui209
Brisbane, Australia23 contributions
July 2019 • Family
Went to watch my nephew race in the Super Cars Championship, first timers and wow what a great experience. Plenty of vendors both food and products. Did plenty of walking so good shoes is a must.
Written 6 August 2019
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raquelneric
Bribie Island, Australia170 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
We attended Willowbank Drag Racing for the Multi Day WINTERNATIONALS 2019.
This was the Biggest Drag Racing event outside of USA .Very Noisy , Exciting ,
Smokey , Fast Racing ,Top Fuel Dragsters Rock You in Your Seat ..
There were a few crashes and Rollovers ,Luckily Drivers Survived..
It was a little Rainy which restricted Racing ,But they Managed All Events,ok.
Plenty of Parking , need to Walk Distance ,unless very early . Book Online .
Grandstand seating can be Reserved ,But You are seated in Hot Sun .
You can Book Members Seating / meals/drinks at a Price ..
We attended Saturday / Sunday Events . 8am / 8pm.
Long walk to paddock car parking ,traffic jams on departure .
You can visit Teams / pits / Souveniers /posters / Shirts .
Million$ of Dollar$ in Cars / Transporters / Trailers / Mechanics /Engines /Spares .
Some Spectators attend Thursday to Sunday . There is Lots of Camping , Caravans .
Accomodation at Ipswich and nearby ,caravan park at Willowbank , cabins.
This was Our 4th visit to Willowbank Drag Racing , Expensive ,But Worth it !
Many choices of Food Outlets / Coffee /teas / Drinks .
Toilets become very busy / go early to avoid line ups and minor accidents ..
This was the Biggest Drag Racing event outside of USA .Very Noisy , Exciting ,
Smokey , Fast Racing ,Top Fuel Dragsters Rock You in Your Seat ..
There were a few crashes and Rollovers ,Luckily Drivers Survived..
It was a little Rainy which restricted Racing ,But they Managed All Events,ok.
Plenty of Parking , need to Walk Distance ,unless very early . Book Online .
Grandstand seating can be Reserved ,But You are seated in Hot Sun .
You can Book Members Seating / meals/drinks at a Price ..
We attended Saturday / Sunday Events . 8am / 8pm.
Long walk to paddock car parking ,traffic jams on departure .
You can visit Teams / pits / Souveniers /posters / Shirts .
Million$ of Dollar$ in Cars / Transporters / Trailers / Mechanics /Engines /Spares .
Some Spectators attend Thursday to Sunday . There is Lots of Camping , Caravans .
Accomodation at Ipswich and nearby ,caravan park at Willowbank , cabins.
This was Our 4th visit to Willowbank Drag Racing , Expensive ,But Worth it !
Many choices of Food Outlets / Coffee /teas / Drinks .
Toilets become very busy / go early to avoid line ups and minor accidents ..
Written 12 June 2019
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We're glad you enjoyed the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals. Thanks for understanding the delays caused by the weather but we were very happy to have been able to get the all of the racing finalised. It certainly was exciting. Hope we see you next year. Cheers!
Written 29 July 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cheryl P
Bouvard, Australia50 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Have been to this venue a few times now, and always the same issue arises, “when are the venue managers going to organise some shade”.
Hubby and I make the same comment every time we attend something here! We are always in for a good day out and go prepared for whatever the weather throws at us, but it’s that good old Aussie sun that sends us away everytime! It would be so much more comfortable if there were covers over the stands, just can’t understand why the organisers haven’t got this covered! Shame, shame, shame! I’m sure lots more people would attend events here if there was just some decent shade!
Hubby and I make the same comment every time we attend something here! We are always in for a good day out and go prepared for whatever the weather throws at us, but it’s that good old Aussie sun that sends us away everytime! It would be so much more comfortable if there were covers over the stands, just can’t understand why the organisers haven’t got this covered! Shame, shame, shame! I’m sure lots more people would attend events here if there was just some decent shade!
Written 8 April 2019
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Francis D
Ipswich, Australia139 contributions
July 2018 • Family
The address id Brisbane St / Brisbane rd. /Jacaranda St / Ellenborough St
Wrong address. Sorry.. Open every night till 3am
Wrong address. Sorry.. Open every night till 3am
Written 4 July 2018
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Sorry Francis, I'm not sure what your post and review refers to. Willowbank Raceway's address is correctly listed as 38 Champions Way, Willowbank.
Written 8 October 2018
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nitropete81
1 contribution
July 2017 • Friends
Great facility & amenities, family friendly place, with plenty of on track and off track action. Great Value for money
Written 3 August 2017
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It's great to see you had a great time Pete and we hope to see you at the next meeting.
Thanks Willowbank Raceway
Written 3 August 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi there, The next event with the Top Fuel Dragsters is the New Year Thunder on January 4. However we have a large range of drag racing events on through the remainder of the year with a variety of drag racing categories including Round 5 of the Qld Drag Racing Championships on August 10. Check out the What's On page of our website for more details of coming events.
Written 30 July 2019
Rachel N
Greenville, South Carolina
What are the best tickets to purchase for a v8 supercar race.
Written 15 February 2019
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