Queensland’s only Grand Prix motor racing circuit, Lakeside Park (or Lakeside International Raceway, as it was previously known) next year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

That’s 50 years of unforgettable motor racing memories, from its official opening on March 19, 1961, to its pair of Grand Prix in 1966 and 1969, rounds of the legendary Tasman series, the Australian Superbike Championships, the roaring sports sedans and of course, the circuit’s mainstay for many years the Australian Touring Car Championship.

Lakeside 1961

To mark this golden milestone, Queensland Raceways, the operators of Lakeside Park, plans to hold four celebratory events throughout the course of 2011. The first of these events is The Originals and is open to all cars manufactured prior to 1969 – with preference given to pre ’65 cars. The idea is to cultivate a field of cars similar to those seen tearing around the original Lakeside tarmac back in the ‘60s and ‘70s – from the commonplace Minis, Cortina's, Austins and Holdens to the more exotic Jaguars, Porsches, MGs, Lotus and the occasional Cadillac or Plymouth.

The Originals celebration race meeting will take place over three days on April 8-10, 2011. With racing and regularity categories on track, as well as displays at various points throughout the venue, this event will provide the ultimate trip down memory lane for anyone who has participated or spectated at the legendary Lakeside circuit over the past 50 years.
 
THE ORIGINALS – 50 YEARS OF MAGIC

Lakeside Park – Lakeside Road, Kurwongbah
Friday, April 8 to Sunday, April 10
$20/person payable at the gate
$30/weekend pass, payable at the gate
Children 12 and under FREE

Queensland Raceway   07 5461 9100

Web:   http://www.qldraceways.com.au

Morningside School of Arts Hall, Cnr Thynne & Wynnum Roads, Morningside.

Sat 9 Apr Swap (+AGM)

Table sellers set up from 1pm; open for buyers from 2pm Early birds 1.45pm.

Rocklea Showground. Goburra St & Ipswich Rd Service Rd.

Brisbane Bar. Frodsham St. Albion. Starts 7.30pm.

Run by Brisbane and Ipswich areas of the Historical Motor Cycle Club Queensland

The Australian Motor Cycle Museum, Haigslea, Queensland

Vendors 2.00pm Saturday 16 April 2011

Gates open at 5.00am Sunday 17 April 2011

Sites $5.00 this includes driver entry General Public $2.00

For more information contact:

Pete (Brisbane HMCCQ)                     0407195177

Allen or Michael at the Venue   phone 07 5464 4938

Hinkler Central Shopping Centre

Undercover Car Park underneath Kmart

Brett Taylor   07 4157 7796   /   0408 643 904

Fisherman's Rd. Maroochydore. (at the Lions Sunday Market Site).

David Ayling    0451 181  729  

Saturday:   Mt. Gravatt Showgrounds. Brisbane

Sunday:    Lakeside Park. Kurwongbah

Starts from Z-Bikes Unlimited 6/11 Commerce Ave. Warana.

Sign on from 9am for 11am start.

All Bikes and Cars welcome.

Huge 2 day after party.

12.30am The Farm. Townsville via Hervey's Range to the Powerhouse. Charters Tower.