Things To See and Do
Dick Johnson Racing - Race Complex and Museum
Stapylton
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The Dick Johnson Racing complex is a purpose-built race facility which includes a race museum and retail store. Tours of the workshop, which showcases the daily operations of a real V8 Supercar team, are conducted several times a week. Group Tour bookings can be arranged. Please contact the Race Shop for enquiries and bookings. The race museum is home to the cars that made Dick Johnson famous and also displays other past famous race cars which are all rotated regularly so visitors can view a collection of historic race cars. Visitors can expect to see on display some of Dick's most famous race cars, including the XD Tru-Blu Falcon that hit 'the Rock' and the XE Greens-Tuf Falcon that won 1984 ATCC Championship. The famous 'rock' and other memorabilia are also displayed in the museum which is a must for every V8 Supercar fan.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 3287 0123
Email: shop@djr.com.au
Web:
www.djr.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open from 1000 to 1600 Monday to Friday and 1000 to 1400 on Saturday.
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome. Children can see a variety of cars and merchandise especially for kids is available from the Race Shop.
Disabled: Easily accessible for guests with a disability, disabled toilet facilities also available.
General Comments
The race shop stocks the entire range of Jim Beam Racing and DJR merchandise including clothing and accessories. Race panels as removed from the actual race cars may also be available for sale at the Race Shop. Please enquire at the shop counter on your visit. A large glass window to the workshop allows you to see the Dick Johnson Racing team preparing the current number 17 and number 18 Jim Beam Racing V8 Supercars for the next race meeting (depending on race schedules).
General Comments
The race workshop tours are conducted several times a week. Visitors are given a guided tour that provides a 'behind the scenes' look at the preparation of the race cars and the specialist equipment used to assist in their preparation. Depending on the race schedule, you will get to see the current race cars and the transporter up close.
How to get There
If driving, simply take the Pacific Motorway north from the Gold Coast or south from Brisbane. At Exit 38, take the Yatala North turnoff and head towards Jacobs Well on Route 96. The property is only 700 metres from the Motorway. Turn right into DeBortoli Street and right again into Emeri Street. If travelling by public transport, take the train to Beenleigh Station, then a taxi to Stapylton.
Admission to the Race Shop and Museum is free of charge. Tours of the workshop cost AUD15 for adults and AUD7.50 for children and pensioners. Workshop tours for large tour groups are welcome by appointment.
AWARDS
2006: Gold Coast Business Excellence Award - Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation June 2006.
2006: Gold Coast Business Excellence Award - Family Business October 2006.
