How long is the straight at Eastern Creek?
3.93 km
The challenging 3.93 km ROAD RACE CIRCUIT is built to international motor sport standards. Eastern Creek Raceway’s surface is constructed of hot mix bitumen laid in one continuous length. The main straight is 15 metres in width; the remainder of the circuit is 12 metres wide and flows through landscaped hills.
How long is Brabham straight?
4.5km
The ARDC, managers of Sydney Motorsport Park, has used its annual Muscle Car Masters event to announce that the newly-extended 4.5km long circuit at Sydney Motorsport Park will henceforth be known as the ‘Brabham Circuit,’ with the main straight to be known as the ‘Brabham Straight. ‘
When did Eastern Creek Open?
1990
Finally, Eastern Creek International Raceway opened for business in July 1990 with a test superbike race. The new raceway was officially opened by then-New South Wales Minister for Sport Bob Rowland-Smith on 10 November 1990.
Who owns Eastern Creek?
the New South Wales Government
It was built and is owned by the New South Wales Government and is operated by the Australian Racing Drivers Club. The circuit is one of only two permanent tracks in Australia with an FIA Grade 2 license and is licensed for both cars and motorcycles.
What happened to A1GP?
A1 Grand Prix (A1GP) was a ‘single make’ open wheel auto racing series that ran from 2005 until 2009. Tony Teixeira took control of the series in 2006, and the series later liquidated after failing to field any races in 2009.
How many racecourses are there in Sydney?
four
All of Sydney’s four present racecourses are managed by the Australian Turf Club.
What happened to Calder Park Thunderdome?
The one-mile banked Thunderdome speedway circuit was the first track outside North America to host NASCAR, but hasn’t hosted a major event since 2001, falling into disrepair. Many of the 24,000 seats have been removed from the grandstand, while nature has overcome the rest of the stand.
How big is Eastern Creek?
The original 3.93 kilometre Grand Prix circuit was completed in 1990, complying with FIA category two standards and hosting a number of major international races, including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, V8 Supercars Championship and the A1GP. The circuit was renamed the Gardner GP Circuit on October 21, 2013.
Why is Eastern Creek called Eastern Creek?
The origin of the suburb’s name lies in the fact the eastern branch of South Creek became known as Eastern Creek. The village that then grew where the road crossed the creek became known as Eastern Creek.
Who started A1 Grand Prix motor racing?
Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum
The concept was founded by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Al Maktoum of Dubai in 2003. Brian Menell and Tony Teixeira were appointed to run the sale of franchises. Thirty franchises were made available. Twenty-five of the franchises were purchased for the 2005–06 A1 Grand Prix season.
How big is the circuit at Eastern Creek?
The challenging 3.43 km ROAD RACE CIRCUIT is built to international motor sport standards. Eastern Creek Raceways surface is constructed of hot mix bitumen laid in one continuous length. The main straight is 15 metres in width; the remainder of the circuit is 12 metres wide and floes through landscaped hills.
When did Eastern Creek International Raceway become Sydney Motorsport Park?
On 21 May 2012, the circuit was renamed from Eastern Creek International Raceway to Sydney Motorsport Park. Construction of the new pit lane between turns four and five also began at this time.
Is the Eastern Creek Raceway anti-clockwise or anti clockwise?
For almost two decades, ‘Eastern Creek Raceway’ had one anti-clockwise racetrack called the GP Circuit.
What was the lap time at Eastern Creek in 2007?
The powerful single-seaters put on a good show and during the 2007 race, German driver Nico Hülkenberg set the outright lap record for the original circuit layout with a 1:19.142 lap time. After the latter event, A1GP circuit consultant Ron Dickson expressed the view that Eastern Creek needed an upgrade to continue to hosting the event.