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V8 Supercars Australia has moved quickly to assist those that have been affected by the floods that have devastated much of Queensland.

V8 Supercars Media Manager Cole Hitchcock said that the organisation is throwing their support behind the Queensland Flood Appeal.

“The flood disaster has affected so many people in the V8 Supercar fraternity- not only local teams but friends, relatives and fans in all regions across Queensland.”

“Many of the devastated regions such as Ipswich, Toowoomba, Brisbane and North Queensland are heartlands for our sport, and our thoughts are with all those who are going through a difficult time.”

V8 Supercars are supporting the Mates In Need Street Party in the Gold Coast’s Main Beach area this Friday night.

In partnership with companies including Harvey Norman, Myer, the street party in Tedder Avenue will raise money for victims of the Queensland floods.

Reigning V8 champion James Courtney and Chairman Tony Cochrane will be among guests attending a private fundraiser to support victims of the floods associated with the thoroughbred horse industry, which coincides with the Gold Coast’s annual Magic Millions event.

Show cars will be on display and V8 Supercar drivers will be in attendance at the street party, which will be open to the general public.  V8 Supercars are also donating items to a public raffle that will help raise funds for the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal.

“Our headquarters are based in Queensland so it is important that we help our local community, however I would urge all our fans across the country to donate to the Queensland flood appeal.” said Hitchcock.

Fans are encouraged to attend the Mates in Need Street Party at Tedder Avenue this Friday January 14th.

Donations can also be made via www.qld.gov.au/floods

Taken from Bigpond Sport

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