Teams make a move

ALL 10 Supercars teams will next week move operations temporarily into southeast Queensland.

The move will allow all people, teams, drivers and officials from Victoria and NSW, to base themselves at locations in and around the Gold Coast before the next Supercars rounds in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Almost 200 people made up of personnel and drivers from five Victorian teams, two NSW teams, broadcasters and officials will travel to Queensland following the conclusion of the Sydney SuperSprint this weekend.

In a show of solidarity, all Queensland-based teams have offered to share their workshops and training facilities with their Victorian rivals for the duration of the stay.

Supercars CEO Sean Seamer said the decision to be based in Queensland had been made to ensure the series could continue through the key northern legs of the championship.

“I want to thank the Queensland and Northern Territory governments for their support to continue our 2020 championship at this time,” Seamer said. “Being able to prepare and operate out of Queensland enables us to lock in the key northern legs of our championship and give the teams and TV crew the best access to resources for preparation.

“We’ve already seen numerous offers of support from Queensland teams for their interstate competitors, from unlimited access to workshops to accommodation and transport support.

“It’s been an overwhelmingly positive response.”

Three current teams, Shell V-Power Racing, Matt Stone Racing and Red Bull Holden Racing Team are based in Queensland, while Team Sydney’s former Tekno workshop is located at Yatala.

Shell V-Power Racing Team principal and managing director Ryan Story supports the move and said he would open the doors of the DJR Team Penske workshop to his interstate counterparts.

“Southeast Queensland is a fantastic part of the world. Dick Johnson Racing celebrates 40 years this year of calling this area home,” Story said.