Rev it up for Telethon: Meet the Perth daredevils given thrilling taste of Supercar Sunday

A small group of Perth daredevils were given a thrilling taste of what’s in store when dozens of supercars roar into Perth for a first of its kind fundraising event.

Six children from the Telethon community got up close with some of the Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche vehicles set to take over Motormall Raceway for the inaugural Supercar Sunday on October 4.

The family-friendly event, being staged by Motormall Raceway, will combine high-performance cars and motorsport action with entertainment, all in support of Telethon.

For kids from 12Buckets — a Telethon-supported program providing extra support and guidance to teenagers experiencing disadvantage throughout their high school years — the experience was a chance to get behind the scenes of a world many would otherwise never experience.

12Buckets chief executive Larissa Muir said the excitement among the young people was palpable from the moment they arrived.

“On the drive up here, we had a good 30 minutes and the excitement, not a lot of words were being said, but you could just feel the excited energy,” she said.

“As soon as we drove in through the driveway, everybody just turned through the windows and was like, ‘Oh my goodness, I can’t believe we’re here.’

“They were just so excited to be so close to Lamborghinis, McLarens, being able to talk to the car owners and getting more information about them.”

Among the children taking in the experience was 12-year-old George Olsen, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2025 and now a Telethon Community Fundraiser.

Now in remission, George has returned to playing football after missing an entire season while undergoing treatment — and has been helping his club raise money for Telethon.

His team’s Goals for Good fundraiser has raised more than $8514, with every goal kicked triggering a $20 donation through a partnership with Revo Fitness.

George said seeing so many luxury sports cars in one place was an experience he would not forget.

“It’s been amazing. I don’t think I’ve seen this many supercars, let alone Lambos, Ferraris, McLarens in one place, so it’s been really amazing,” he said.

“They’re just driving past me now, they are pretty damn fast. I don’t think I’ve ever been in the car that fast.”