V8 Nation presented by Shannons Insurance
Display your V8 at the VAILO Adelaide 500.
2024 marks 25 years of the Adelaide 500, an event where the sound of emotion of a V8 engine has been at the core of the driver and fan experience.
To help commemorate this occasion, the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500 is inviting V8 enthusiasts to participate in the inaugural in-event car display as part of V8 Nation presented by Shannon’s Insurance.
V8 Nation is open to enthusiasts, with cars and/or transportation that have a V8 engine!
Proudly display your V8, as part of the V8 Nation and enjoy the mecca of motorsport and entertainment on offer at this year’s VAILO Adelaide 500 (14-17 November 2024)
For just $189, you will receive:
- 2 x 4-Day General Admission passes to the 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500 (valued at $378)
- Secure display parking for your V8 vehicle at V8 Nation across all four days of the event.
- Vehicles must arrive to park up in the designated area between 7.00am and 9.00am Thursday 14 November, 2024
- Vehicles must remain onsite for the full 4-days
- Vehicles to exit the designated area between Sunday 5:00pm-11:59pm.
- Access to an exclusive V8 Nation viewing area(s) along Brock Straight
- And, other exciting features to be announced soon.
FAQ's
No, entry is open to all vehicle with a V8 engine. This include vehicles with a factory engine and those that have been modified to install a V8 later in their life.
Display vehicles will be expected to bump in between 6:30am – 8:30am on Thursday 14th of November for the opening of the VAILO Adelaide 500.
The car must stay at the allotted display park for the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event.
Bump out is from 6:00pm on Sunday evening after the end of on-track action and will be at the direction of security personnel.
Cover will not be provided by the event.
However, if you wish to bring your own shade or gazebo, please email V8nation@adelaide500.com.au, letting us know what size of shade you want to bring, and we confirm if it fits and is safe to bring.
Yes, entrants have access to all four days of the VAILO Adelaide 500, including NAPA Speedway, Fox Australian Supercross and the post-race concerts.
Allocated tickets will be provided at Gate 6a at bump in on Thursday morning between 6:30am – 8:30am.
Yes, 24 hour roaming security will be allocated to V8 Nation presented by Shannons Insurance.
Please note any damage to property is at the risk of the entrant to V8 Nation.
No, V8 Nation entry is for display only. No track time is available.
Entrants can access their cars during event open hours but only cover at night. Cars can also be cleaned throughout the day if required.
Space will be limited at V8 Nation, so please email V8nation@adelaide500.com.au, letting us know what size of shade you want to bring, and we confirm if it fits and is safe to bring.
The VAILO Adelaide 500 will not be supplying any roping or bunting to place cars behind, however, car clubs or individuals are welcome to organise and bring their own.
Tickets will be provided upon arrival at bump in on Thursday morning between 6:30am – 8:30am, Gate 6a.
Located near gate 6
Shannons Insurance
As Australia’s leading insurance provider for motoring enthusiasts, Shannons is proud to present the V8 Nation event at this year’s VAILO Adelaide 500. Shannons is synonymous with motoring enthusiasts and their cars, so it is fitting we further cement our support of Australian motorsport events. The V8 is at the heart of motor racing and has an incredible history. Shannons invites V8 enthusiasts to participate in the inaugural in-event car display as part of V8 Nation.
Want to activate?
If you would like to activate within the V8 Nation area, please contact the commercial team