Darwin Triple Crown program puts students in the hot seat
Territory school students have the exciting opportunity to feel the roar of the Supercars up close at the betr Darwin Triple Crown Supercars Indigenous Round.
The Students on Track program provides free entry to Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex on the first day of racing (Friday, 16 June 2023) for students and their teachers, who get to enjoy a behind-the-scenes experience like no other.
The community engagement initiative gives students the chance to put some of their racing heroes on the spot at a mock press conference, and get up close to the actual Supercars and racing team members in the pits.
Northern Territory Major Events Company CEO Suzana Bishop said Students on Track provides something extra for the community.
“It is a great way for teachers to take education out of the classroom and help students apply their knowledge to the real world,” she said. “It is just one example of the benefits events can bring, in addition to the actual fun of the main event.
“The Darwin Triple Crown is a huge, colourful event that attracts thousands of people each year, and helping students see behind the scenes opens their eyes to a whole new world. Perhaps one of them will become the Territory’s next Bryce Fullwood, or maybe an events manager, or a motorsports journalist.”
Students are also given a workbook to promote discovery and learning, with teachers able to use the Supercars as a base for real-world education in STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths.
Once the official learning is over, students and teachers are welcome to stay onsite and soak up the trackside action to really get a feel for everything the event offers.
The fun continues all weekend, with children aged 13 and under able to attend the betr Darwin Triple Crown for free with a paying adult. The event takes place from 16-18 June 2023.
Teachers can register their school to attend Students on Track at http://www.darwinsupercars.com.au