Ipswich in Winter - 2021

Festival of Horsepower is a month-long program packed full of adrenaline and excitement in the City of Ipswich. Taking place in June, the annual festival includes a number of Australia’s signature racing and motorsport events. WHAT’S ON Sat 5 June Festival of Horsepower Soiree The official launch of the month-long calendar of Festival of Horsepower events and the Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival. Sat 5 and Sun 6 June IKC Endurance Challenge Two days of kart racing action at Ipswich Kart Club with teams competing across multiple classes to be crowned the Endurance Champions of 2021. Sun 6 June Channel Seven Family Race Day A highlight of the Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival and a great day out for the whole family.

Experience the glitz and glamour of the TAB Ipswich Cup and annual Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival, the raw and adrenaline fueled action of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals, 2 Days of Thunder and the IKC Endurance Challenge.

Thu 10 – Sun 13 June Gulf Western Oil Winternationals The largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America and the final round of the 400 Thunder season. Sat 19 June | TAB Ipswich Cup Ipswich’s social event of the year! Rich in history, heritage and horses, there really is nothing like the Ipswich Cup. Sat 19 June | TAB Ipswich Cup Festival of Horsepower Marquee Overlooking the home straight located on the grandstand side of the track, catch all of the Ipswich Cup action. Sat 26 and Sun 27 June 2 Days of Thunder Two-days of fast and hard racing action with some of the loudest and most awe-inspiring categories thundering around the track.