Whats On
Spring Drift Matsuri
The Queensland Raceway Drift Matsuri’s are the biggest drifting events held in Australia, filling two full days with non-stop drifting action.
With 250 entries and four drifting circuits to choose from, you can’t run out of new things and new people to see!
October 18th – 20th, 2024
Queensland Racing Drivers’ Championship is Queensland’s premier Racing Drivers Championship.
The Championship regularly attracts in excess of 100 talented drivers to do battle across multiple categories and series.
Categories for this round: Track Attack Excels, SuperKarts, QLD Production Cars, QTCC, Combined Tin Tops
WILLOWBANK RACEWAY
26th October 2024
QDRC SuperComp, QDRC Comp Bike, QDRC Outlaws, Knijff Earthmoving Modified, Horsepower Solutions Top Sportsman, Super Sedan, Prime Signs/Speed Elec Super Street, Modified Bike, SuperFloor Junior Dragster, Exhibition – Junior Drag Bike, Real Street
9th November 2024
QDRC Outlaws, Knijff Earthmoving Modified, Horsepower Solutions Top Sportsman, Super Sedan, Prime Signs/Speed Elec Super Street, Modified Bike, SuperFloor Junior Dragster, Exhibition – Junior Drag Bike, Real Street
7th December 2024 – Final Round
QDRC SuperComp, QDRC Comp Bike, QDRC Outlaws, Knijff Earthmoving Modified, Horsepower Solutions Top Sportsman, Super Sedan, Prime Signs/Speed Elec Super Street, Modified Bike, SuperFloor Junior Dragster, Exhibition – Junior Drag Bike, Real Street
NEW YEAR NITRO ON SALE NOW!
Get ready for the ultimate racing showdown at New Year Nitro!
Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Car steam up for two days of heart-pounding, ground-shaking action – January 10 and 11 at Willowbank Raceway.
Feel the savagery as these fire-breathing beasts unleash 11,000hp in an all-out battle for racing glory at over 500 kilometres per hour!
Don’t blink! Catch the fastest cars on the planet only at New Year Nitro
CMC Rocks QLD 2025 Tickets
The Drove Presale on Tuesday 3 September. General Public on sale will be Thursday 12 September.
CALL US ON (07) 3202 4622 to secure your accommodation.
Are you up for the Challenge?
Experience the thrill of a lifetime driving a Holden or Ford V8 Race Car around the infamous Queensland Raceway in Willowbank!
We are one of the closest accommodation venues to Queensland’s premier race circuit – Willowbank. Just 10 minutes to the circuit where the biggest two & four-wheel events, in Qld, take place. This is the only location near Brisbane where you can drive on the same race track that international heroes do.
Ipswich Turf Club
RACING SINCE 1848
Join us trackside for a perfect day of racing
Embrace the Ipswich Cup!
Tickets on sale 2025 – Rich in history, heritage and horses there really is nothing like the Ipswich Cup. But it is more than a horse race; it is the social day of the year for the greater Ipswich region.
Workshops Rail Museum
The Workshops Rail Museum is a great day out for the whole family. The Museum is known for their school holiday activities such as Build it!, Circus Train, Toyland Express, The Great Train Robbery, and of course the iconic Day out with Thomas event (the biggest Thomas & Friends event in the country) that runs from Boxing Day every year until the end of January.
Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights
Experience the magic and adventure of a hot air balloon flight floating above the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Somerset countryside. Discover and explore Greater Brisbane’s big backyard from the air!
Offering a boutique ballooning experience with only one flight per day and a maximum of 10 passengers ensuring absolutely everyone’s needs are catered for and you enjoy the experience you deserve.
Receive a 10% discount on your accommodation when you choose to stay at Country Motel Ipswich when booking your flight.
Parks and Gardens
For the families, there are many parks, gardens and attractions which are FREE.
The Ipswich City Council Animal and Bird enclosure is well worth a look, located in the Ipswich CBD, directly across from Queens Park
Brisbane
Jamboree
23 – 24 August 2025
Across 2 Days, Saturday & Sunday you will see some of the Fastest Sport Compact Cars in the World racing to take out the Jamboree title, and break world records!
Australia’s biggest Sport Compact event at Willowbank Raceway!
The Arts
Ipswich Art Gallery is situated in the CBD and has regularly changing art and exhibits. It is interactive and child friendly with a dedicated hands-on Gallery just for children.
Sherrin Rentals Fight in the Night 500 Enduro
2025 – 8 August 7:30AM – 9 August 10:00PM
More information to follow
Pterodactyl Helicopters
Since 2008, Pterodactyl Helicopters has been partnering with the best local cafes, wineries, restaurants, pubs, breweries, and accommodation places in southeast Queensland and Brisbane to put together a selection of once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tours and scenic flights, where getting there is half the fun.
