The fast and challenging nature of the circuit was an education for a generation of Queensland racing drivers and riders, from Will Power, Dick Johnson, Tony Longhurst and five time world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan.
Team Australia's Will Power won the inaugural pole and the first race with the DP01.
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However, for the 2011 race, the international reputation rule was slightly relaxed because of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship tragedy where Holden Racing Team co-driver Dan Wheldon was killed and Ford Performance Racing co-driver Will Power was injured in the 15-car crash.