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The Lexmark Indy 300 is a major car-racing event in Gold Coast, Australia. It is one of the most loved and popular events of the city, which is attended by a large number of people from all across the world. It is a four-day gala. The race is held in the month of October every year. The Lexmark Indy 300, Gold Coast is held in held on a 4.47 kilometers long street circuit in the Surfers paradise area of Gold Coast. Referred to as the Champ Race, this annual event was first held in the year 1991. Till date, a total of 16 events have been held. It is in fact, one of the largest and the boisterous events of the country. One can see a large number of American cars racing down the 4.47 kilometers racetrack to win the first prize. The entire track consists of numerous fast lanes and four chicanes or curves. The construction of the circuit starts from mid-August. The entire racetrack consists of 10 temporary bridges and 16 kilometers of security fencing. A total of around 135,000 seats are constructed around the entire street circuit for viewers. A large number of companies sponsor this race. One can see the 750 horsepower champ cars and the 620 horsepower V8 Super cars racing with one another in this race. The number of laps usually varies from 57 to 60 or sometimes even more. This however varies from year to year. Statistics have shown that the winners of the race have never been the same. Every year there is a new winner. This makes the race even more thrilling. In the year 2004 Bruno Junquiera was the winner while in the year 2005 the winner was a French gentleman called Sebastien Bourdais. Motor sport lovers come to Gold Coast every year to watch this stimulating event and have a great time. Lexmark Indy 300, Gold Coast is indeed one of the most exciting events of Australia. If you have a taste for motor sports then you should not miss this event for the world.
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