Darwin, 16 to 26-6-11 (3)

• They certainly don’t skimp on the nightly entertainment at the V8s. Across the paddock from the XXXX Retreat is a ‘Big Day Out’ sized mainstage. Saturday night is INXS. Sunday Bliss N Esso.

• Between races the XXXX Angels perform – working hard in 30 degrees and burning sun. As Damo announces them to the stage, they walk out with armfuls of signed XXXX GOLD merchandise – stubby coolers, hats, posters, calenders, stickers and toss them to the cheering crowd like confetti. Dozens of iPhones capture nearly every angle of their energetic routines.