Eastern Creek Raceway Renamed.

Eastern Creek renamed Sydney Motorsport Park

Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway has been rebranded as Sydney Motorsport Park, it was announced today.

After a comprehensive $12 million transformation, funded in a joint partnership between the NSW state government and the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club, the Sydney Motorsport Park facility now includes four different circuit configurations and two separate pit facilities, allowing the venue to hold two simultaneous race meetings.

The four circuits are listed as the 4.5Km ‘Long Circuit,’ the original 3.9km ‘GP Circuit,’ a 2.8km ‘North GP’ layout and 1.9km ‘South GP’ configuration.



As part of the ARDC’s long-term strategic plan, the rebranding coincides with the official opening of an 830-metre extension of the existing Grand Prix circuit. The resultant 4.5km long circuit will provide a new challenge for competitors while offering new spectator vantage points.


An alternate view of the Sydney Motorsport Park



V8 Supercars driver Jonathon Webb is at the circuit today in his Tekno Autosports Commodore, completing laps of the new extended circuit that the V8 Supercars will compete on in the class’s return to the venue.

The new additions to the circuit is the first stage in its redevelopment. Work on the new pit lane structure and control tower to service the separate south configuration is underway on land adjacent to Turns 4 and 5.

The existing pit lane and paddock areas are also undergoing a refurbishment, which will be completed soon.

ARDC CEO Glenn Matthews said that the name change was the next phase of the transformation plan.

“Firstly, I must thank the NSW state government for embracing our vision, their passion for the venue and for their decision to continue their contribution to the future of motorsport in NSW,” said Matthews.

“What we have in Sydney Motorsport Park is unique in Sydney, and indeed NSW.

“It is the only permanent race track in the Sydney basin, and as a result the decision was taken that its name should reflect this.

“There are now four different track configurations, with the ability for the North GP and South GP layouts to operate at the same time, which significantly increases our capacity.”

Add it T10....

Good luck with that Recoil .......

New section kind of looks annoying?? But interesting at the same time??

Hopefully it doesnt get the same reviews as thr infield at Sandown haha

I think the World Time Attack will be the first big event to be held there but will run the GP circuit (original layout). They are expecting faster lap times with the new surfacing. Wonder if they will move the drifting to the new section rather than the final turns???
All they need is full circuit lighting, FIA approval and who knows F1 might make it to Sydney.
And yes Recoil, T10 should add Sydney Motorsport Park with all 4 ribbons. Will it happen? Unlikely, but we can wish.

Looks awesome - liking the new section

sweet, the sooner the stupid homebush track is gone and all v8 racing goes back to eastern creek the better.

that new layout looks mint too.

Lachy5 wrote:sweet, the sooner the stupid homebush track is gone and all v8 racing goes back to eastern creek the better.

that new layout looks mint too.

Homebush isn't stupid. Sydney deserves at least two rounds and that's why they should race at both.

JamieWhincup#1 wrote:

Lachy5 wrote:sweet, the sooner the stupid homebush track is gone and all v8 racing goes back to eastern creek the better.

that new layout looks mint too.

Homebush isn't stupid. Sydney deserves at least two rounds and that's why they should race at both.

its not having two races thats stupid its the track itself. I dont believe a good circuit consists of one lane for the whole length. you cant get two cars side by side without clipping the walls, thats not racing.
Adelaide is the only good street circuit because it is wide enough to race on properly and still has unforgiving walls for if you cock it up.
give me eastern creek anyday

Lachy5 wrote:

JamieWhincup#1 wrote:

Lachy5 wrote:sweet, the sooner the stupid homebush track is gone and all v8 racing goes back to eastern creek the better.

that new layout looks mint too.

Homebush isn't stupid. Sydney deserves at least two rounds and that's why they should race at both.

its not having two races thats stupid its the track itself. I dont believe a good circuit consists of one lane for the whole length. you cant get two cars side by side without clipping the walls, thats not racing.
Adelaide is the only good street circuit because it is wide enough to race on properly and still has unforgiving walls for if you cock it up.
give me eastern creek anyday

Have you actually been to the Homebush race ?
I haven't seen one dud race at Homebush.
It's like saying Monaco is crap track, because it's one lane for the whole length.