Appointment of new Venue Manager and Operator at Western Sydney International Speedway

January 2, 2024

Sport / Venues /

Speedway racing will make a long-awaited but welcome return to Eastern Creek in the coming months following the appointment of a new venue manager and operator for Western Sydney International Speedway.

Western Sydney International Dragway Ltd, which runs the neighbouring Sydney Dragway, has been appointed as venue manager with Sydney International Speedway Pty Ltd appointed as the new Operator.

Together with NSW Government, the new management team is working to deliver a world-class experience for both fans and racers, with racing to commence back at the venue in the near future.

Advising that the two businesses are working on a program of race events, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully stated “after receiving a five-star safety rating the track is ready to race on and we are working with the new management to make Eastern Creek the number one motorsports precinct in Australia.

“I’m committed to the success of motorsports and its social, and economic value to the community.

“Motorsports have a long and proud history in Sydney dating back to 1926 at the Sydney Showground at Moore Park, four decades at Parramatta and now a bright future at Eastern Creek.”

Sydney Dragway Chairman, Tony Beuk added “estern Sydney International Speedway is a state-of-the-art facility with amazing potential. We are excited by the two forms of motorsport working together to create a bright co-operative future, with the opportunity to share resources between two disciplines of motorsport that share similar passions.

“Sydney Dragway has 20 years of experience in event management, ticketing and logistics and we’re looking to work with Sydney International Speedway Pty Ltd who understands the speedway industry. Together, we are committed to getting racing back at the venue early in the new year and making it a success for the racing community.

“We are looking to attract the best Australian and overseas racers to Australia’s premier motorsports precinct.

“The return of speedway racing to Eastern Creek ensures racing will not only survive but thrive in Sydney.”

The motorsports precinct at Eastern Creek attracts around 700,000 visitors each year.

Motorsport is estimated to contribute $2.8 billion in direct and indirect value to the Australian economy including $270.1 million of value added to the NSW economy.

Images: Western Sydney International Speedway (top, credit: NSW Government and below, credit: Cox Architecture).

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