The 2009 Ipswich 300 (officially known as the Fujitsu Queensland 300 for sponsorship reasons) was a motor racing event for V8 Supercars held at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, from July 31 to August 2, 2009. It served as the eighth event of the 2009 V8 Supercar Championship Series.
Event Overview Queensland Raceway, often colloquially referred to as "Ipswich Raceway" due to its proximity to the city of Ipswich, hosted the annual V8 Supercar round. The 2009 event marked a crucial mid-season point in the championship, with drivers vying for valuable points. The format consisted of two 150 km races, with separate qualifying sessions for each race.
Race Format
- Practice Sessions: Multiple practice sessions were held on Friday.
- Qualifying: Two separate qualifying sessions, each determining the grid for one of the two main races.
- Races: Two races, each covering 150 kilometres (48 laps of the 3.12 km circuit). Championship points were awarded for each race.
Key Results
| Session | Driver | Team | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 1 Pole | Garth Tander | Holden Racing Team | Holden VE Commodore |
| Race 1 Winner | Jamie Whincup | Triple Eight Race Engineering | Ford FG Falcon |
| Race 2 Pole | Jamie Whincup | Triple Eight Race Engineering | Ford FG Falcon |
| Race 2 Winner | Jamie Whincup | Triple Eight Race Engineering | Ford FG Falcon |
| Round Winner | Jamie Whincup | Triple Eight Race Engineering | Ford FG Falcon |
Jamie Whincup's dominant performance, winning both races and securing the round victory, further solidified his lead in the 2009 championship standings. This event contributed significantly to his eventual championship triumph that year.
Significance The 2009 Ipswich 300 was a pivotal event in the V8 Supercar calendar, providing a test of driver skill and car setup on the notoriously flat and technical Queensland Raceway. The event attracted a large crowd and was broadcast nationally, highlighting the continued popularity of V8 Supercars in Australia.