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Longstanding global fuel provider, bp and the South Australian Government have announced the re-naming of the Adelaide 500 supercar street race to the bp Adelaide Grand Final.

bp has recently acquired fuel and convenience retailer, X Convenience, expanding its network with over 50 sites in South Australia and Western Australia and is now sponsoring the bp Adelaide Grand Final. 

The bp Adelaide Grand Final will stage the finale of the Repco Supercars Championship in a new Supercars Finals Series format. The change will see the top four finalist drivers battling it out in the bp Adelaide Grand Final, with the highest point scorer at the end of the weekend being crowned the Repco Supercars Championship winner.

The bp Adelaide Grand Final is the biggest domestic motorsport event and this year will bring fans an additional 100km race, marking the most racing in the event’s history at the Adelaide Street Circuit.

The new partnership marks a significant step in the history in the much-loved event which is commemorating 40 years of the iconic Adelaide Street circuit this year.

Mark Warren, South Australian Motor Sport Board Chief Executive enthused “we’re delighted to embark on a distinctly new and successful era with bp for the bp Adelaide Grand Final.

“The event has consistently set the benchmark for motorsport events across the last 25 years, and in collaboration with bp, we are certain it will elevate to new heights again, with fans in South Australia and interstate set to be the beneficiaries.

“Together we share an unmatched passion for motorsport and are committed to delivering a spectacular Grand Final that will serve as a landmark sporting moment, drawing the eyes of the nation to the streets of Adelaide.”

BP Rewards members across the country will have access to limited four-day grandstand tickets on pre-sale through the BPme app until sold out.

This special offer for BP Rewards members also includes a free four-day Paddock Pass for incredible behind the scenes access during the bp Adelaide Grand Final this November.

The bp Adelaide Grand Final will host the championship showdown in the heart of the city on 27th – 30th November with further event details and public tickets on-sale to be announced soon.

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