Supercar events to stay in GC, Townsville

Townsville and the Gold Coast will keep their popular Supercar events for at least the next three years under a new deal with the Queensland government.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the new deal to retain the Castrol Gold Coast 600 and the Castrol EDGE Townsville 400, will deliver huge economic benefits for both cities.

"Securing these events for the Gold Coast and Townsville will deliver around 200,000 visitor nights and $80 million in economic benefit each year," Ms Palaszczuk said.