
The Festival of Horsepower is back from 1-30 June 2025 with another month-long program packed full of adrenaline and excitement in the City of Ipswich. Explore the 2025 program below or CLICK HERE for more information.

Gulf Western Oil Winternationals

TAB Ipswich Cup

2 Days of Thunder
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WESTERN STAR FAMILY RACE DAY
22 June
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Sunday 22 June 2025
Bring the whole family for a day of racing at the Marburg Showgrounds and experience all the excitement just metres away from the action.
Built for endurance, the Standardbred horses vying to pull their driver’s cart across the finish line is an impressive and exciting sight for any spectator. As one of the last remaining harness racing courses in Queensland, it’s easy to see that this is country style racing at its best, with plenty of delicious food and drinks, mini-trot races, entertainment for the kids and the opportunity to bet on a winner.
For more information and ticketing visit the Marburg Pacing Association.
CRUISE THE NIGHT
Saturday 14 June 2025
Rev your engines for Cruise the Night at Queensland Raceway! Spend an epic night at the racetrack with mates, followed by a social circuit cruise.
Enjoy QR café, food trucks, trade stalls, and kid-friendly activities for a festival celebrating car culture. Don’t miss the motoring fun!
For more information visit Queensland Raceway.
WINTERNATIONALS WARM UP
Saturday 31 May – Sunday 1 June 2025
Come on down for a sneak peek at your favourite competitors as they take their last opportunity to test against the clock.
With epic runs and sky high wheelstands, it’s the biggest weekend before the biggest weekend of drag racing!
For more information visit Willowbank Raceway
All GM Day
Sunday 15 June 2025
Join us for the 3rd Annual All GM Day at Queensland Raceway! Wake up the right way on Sunday 15 June, and bring your car out for an amazing day of fun on and off track!
Calling all GM enthusiasts! Whether it’s a Chevrolet, Holden, HSV, GMC, Buick, Cadillac, Pontiac, Isuzu, Vauxhall, Opel, its welcome at All GM Day!
Take part in an ADRENALINE-FUELED DAY of:
- Show-stopping Show ‘n Shine
- Family-friendly Cruise sessions
- Heart-pumping Roll Racing
- And a dedicated thrash session to unleash your inner speed demon!
Don’t miss out on the action, camaraderie, and fun! Secure your spot NOW and join the GM celebration at Queensland Raceway!
For more information, ticketing and entries visit Hi-Octane.
Speed Demons Showdown Saturday
Saturday 21 June 2025
Get ready for the ultimate roll racing experience!
Imagine the thrill of racing your mates side by side down the straight, without the hassle of staging lanes. Speed Demons brings you the best of both worlds, combining Happy Laps and Roll Racing for an unforgettable adrenaline rush!
FIVE ACTION-PACKED SESSIONS
- 4 x 40-minute Showdown sessions! Unleash your inner speed demon and hit the track to put the pedal to the metal!
- 1x 30-minute Family Cruise session to take the kids out for a run on track!
SHOWDOWN ZONE: NO SPEED LIMIT!
Unleash your speed demon on the front and rear straights or try the chill zone, limited to between 50km/h and a maximum of 120km/h for a breather.
For more information, ticketing and entries visit Hi-Octane.
TAB Ipswich Cup Calcutta
Thursday 19 June 2025
This is your chance to draw one of the TAB Ipswich Cup runners before the official auction for each runner.
Or be there to ‘buy’ the Cup winner at this year’s TAB Ipswich Cup Calcutta at the Ipswich Turf Club.
For more information visit Ipswich Turf Club.
SUPERBIKE RIDE EXPERIENCE
Friday 20 June 2025
Ride pillion with ex MotoGP and World Superbike racer, Anthony West, at speeds of up to 280km/hr for 3 laps in this unforgettable experience at Queensland Raceway.
All safety instructions and gear are provided and spectators are welcome! For more information visit Queensland Raceway.
FROM HORSES TO HORSEPOWER FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 15 June 2025
Discover the reason behind vehicle ‘horsepower’ and explore the history of travel at the Cooneana Heritage Centre. Find out when we moved from horse-drawn vehicles to roaring racing cars and see early versions of motoring transport up close. From vintage and custom cars to classic and vintage motorcycles, you’ll find lots of examples at Cooneana.
Enjoy food and drinks, take a family train ride, and explore various displays, including blacksmithing, family history, creative crafts, the historic schoolroom, and a doll display.
For more information visit the Ipswich Historical Society.
V8 Race Experience
Sunday 22 June 2025
Experience a ride as close as possible to the real V8 Supercars at Queensland Raceway!
With your choice of a Ford Mustang GT or Chevrolet Camaro, you can jump in behind the wheel or in the passenger seat for an intense, adrenaline pumping ride in one of these race-built machines.
For more information and ticketing visit Queensland Raceway