2022 December 3rd& 4thVALO ADL 500
Adelaide heated Up and Holden Cooled down
For the first time in three years the Adelaide 500 roar returns to the streets of South Australia. Four days of nonstop action packed schedule. Aussie Racing Cars, Gt World Challenge, Touring Car Masters ,S5000 Tasman Series and infield and on track demonstrations : ie HotWheels, FMXand after race concerts with Jimmy Barnes ,Amy Shark and Killers, just to name a few. The Supercar season finale headlined the weekend with the Killers rounding off the top four days . Peter Malinauskas’ promised to return the Adelaide 500 back to the streets of Adelaide with 258,200 race fans witnessing the exit of Holden. The December date was the season finale which added to the party atmosphere. The street circuit started back in Adelaide Formula Grand Prix days. Held on the street circuit between 1985 – 1995 and in 1999 the Supercars took charge of the iconic street circuit. The race will be back in 2023 with an after race concert featuring Robbie Williams.
The 20 year old rookie Broc Feeneywho inherited Jamie Whincup’snumber #88 Holden ZBCommodore following his retirement, debuted in the 2022 season, with only 36 starts, Broc wowed the crowds with an emotional maiden Holden victory Broc said it was a “Life Changing Day”
Over 1500 Holden owners paid tribute in the cavalcade departing the Elizabeth the home of Holden. Concluding at the Victoria Parklands where the history of Holden was on display. The Holden has been a strong iconic brand here in our state and nationally. The lion will be sadly missed.
V8Super Cars
1 #88 Broc Feeney Holden Commodore ZB
2 #25 Chaz Mostert Holden Commodore ZB
3 #11 Anton De Pasquale Ford Mustang
Touring Car Masters
1 #33Steve Johnson Ford Mustang
2 #18 John Bowe Holden Torana
3 #15 Andrew FisherTorana A9X
Aussie Racing Series
1 #16 Joel HeinrickMustang ( SA)
2 # 41KodyGarland Mustang
3 #1Joshua AndersonCamaro
Super Series
1 # 777 Declan Fraser Holden
2 #18 Matthew Chada Ford
3 # 78 Zak Best Ford
Tasman Series
1 #37 Copper Webster S5000
2 #49 Jordan Boys S5000
3 #48 Blake PurdieS5000 (SA)
GT World Challenge
1 #1 Yasser Shahin/ Garth Tander Audi R8
2 # 65 Liam Talbot/FraserRossAudi R8
3 #88 Prince Abu Baker Ibrahim Mercedes