First cars test near complete Sydney International Speedway at Eastern Creek

The first cars have commenced testing the track at the new $70 million Eastern Creek Speedway in Western Sydney.

Replacing the former Sydney Speedway in the suburb of Clyde - which will be demolished to make way for a stabling yard for the Sydney Metro West - NSW’s newest sporting venue is nearing completion.

Advising that the new venue is an exciting addition to motorsports in NSW, bringing top-level racing to Western Sydney, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet advised “we’ve consulted with motorsports experts from around the world to bring this project to life and have used the latest in track safety design and spectator experience to ensure it is a thrilling addition to our racing scene.”

NSW Minister for Sport Natalie Ward inspected the Speedway on Friday ahead of a practice event this weekend, where more than 100 cars will take to the new clay track.

Minister Ward noted “it’s terrific to add another jewel in Sydney’s sporting crown. We’re getting ready to start our engines, with the racetrack and pit area now in the home straight and work continuing to build the general admission and corporate areas.”

The new venue will host events including sprint races, V8s and Formula 500 starting with the Grand Final of the QLD/NSW Sprintcar States Series in mid-January.

Key features of the $70 million venue include:

• A world-class clay racetrack for speedway cars including sprint, wingless sprint, street stockers, V8 dirt modified and Formula 500 cars and a track for motorcycles;

• A new grandstand and terraced seating for up to 7000 spectators;

• A dedicated competitor pit area to service the speedway;

• Workshops, garages and trackside support services and;

• Dedicated parking for speedway competitors and spectators.

Eastern Creek was chosen as the site of the new speedway in 2020.

Images: NSW Minister for Sport Natalie Ward tests the near complete Eastern Creek Speedway (top) and work on the new venue approaches completion (below).