Victorian Government backs Winton Motor Raceway upgrade

The Winton Motor Raceway near Benalla in the High Country north-eastern region of Victoria is to benefit from a $1 million investment by the Victorian Government toward improvement works for the circuit.

Works include major upgrades and safety improvements, including a complete resurface of the track to bring it in line with the latest standards.

Benalla Auto Club Group Chief Executive Chris Lewis-Williams and Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes recently announced the project at the circuit.

Welcoming the funding, Lewis-Williams stated "the upgrades we will be conducting will include a full resurface of the track, using some of the most highly-regarded engineers and technology in the field.

“The resurface works are not a cheap exercise, but they are vital to ensure we can continue to hold major national race meetings, such as the V8 Supercars Championship.

“One of the best things about the project is that the benefits will also be enjoyed by all the other patrons who use Winton, including those who race in the state and club-level race meetings that have been the foundation of the Benalla Auto Club for so many years.

“(This) announcement displays the Victorian State Government’s recognition of Winton’s importance to regional Victoria, and a really strong endorsement of its continued growth and development.”

The improvement works expects to inject over $3 million into the local economy with the creation of more than 25 jobs. Once completed, government investment will contribute to the creation of 50 jobs and increased patronage of up to 40% within five years - with the aim of a $10 million per annum increase in tourism for the Benalla region.

“This investment and track upgrade will ensure that Winton Motor Raceway remains country Victoria’s premier race venue and continues to host international events such as the V8 Supercars Championship and Australian Superbikes Championship,” Ms Symes said.

“Having grown up in Benalla I know how important having a successful raceway is to the community, it fills our motels and restaurants and every race meet is a boost to the local economy.

“The Victorian Government is committed to putting country Victoria back at the heart of Victoria’s economic development.”

Works have already begun and are scheduled for completion by the end of February.

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