Burswood Park could host the national touring car category as soon as 2027

A Perth Street Circuit and entertainment precinct at Burswood Park headlines a multimillion-dollar motorsport package which has been promised under a re-elected Cook Labor Government.
The $217.5 million precinct includes a street circuit, multi-use event infrastructure, a function centre and 20,000-capacity outdoor music amphitheatre, similar to Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.
The precinct will be capable of hosting motorsport street circuit events which will generate tens of millions for the local economy, with works set to commence in 2025-26 with the aim of having a street circuit complete in 2027 and available for use during the 2027 Repco Supercars season.
“We at Supercars are absolutely thrilled at the prospect of racing on the streets of Perth and applaud the work from the Western Australia Government thus far as this project has progressed,” Supercars Chief Executive Officer, Shane Howard, said.
“A street race at the Burswood Park precinct would instantly become a marquee event on the Supercars calendar and offer amazing on and off-track entertainment that truly has something for everyone.
“To hold an event in such a stunning and central location would brilliantly showcase the beautiful city of Perth both to racegoers and broadcast audiences around the world.
“This project has energised stakeholders and supporters from every corner of our Championship, and we look forward to working closely with the Western Australia Government to bring this event to reality.”
The street circuit – based on a highly successful model of street racing in Townsville and the Gold Coast – would see roads around Burswood Park converted into a racetrack, allowing around 50,000 locals and interstate visitors to turn out each day for a multi-day race event, plus cater for night-time racing under lights.
Permanent grandstands and other upgrades to the park would be included, creating public access year-round and providing a new track for local motorsport enthusiasts.
“We are very excited to announce the next step in bringing the Perth street circuit at Burswood Park to life,” Supercars Chief Operating Officer, Tim Watsford, said.
“The Burswood Park precinct is set to be a world-class entertainment and sporting venue and would be an incredible addition to both Australian motorsport and Perth’s outstanding events offering.
“The Perth street race will have pride of place as one of the premier events on the Supercars calendar, right up with the likes of the Gold Coast 500, Bathurst 1000, and others, and will thrill fans with heart pumping action on and off the track.
“We have a very ambitious vision for racing at Burswood Park. We extend our thanks to Premier Cook, Deputy Premier Saffioti, and the Western Australian Government for their ongoing support of that vision, and look forward to continuing working together to see the project through.”
Permanent infrastructure will also be attractive for future events, reducing costs for live music promoters and touring acts to come to WA.
The multi-use infrastructure will be used year-round, with the view to host cycling criteriums, running events, other motorsport events such as Formula E or MotoGP, community festivals and live music.
Bookended by the Boorloo and Matagarup Bridges, the precinct will be supported by existing attractions like Optus Stadium, Crown Resorts, Zip Climb Perth and Matagarup Mini Golf, cementing Western Australia’s status as a world-class event and tourism destination.
A further benefit of the precinct is the development of a long-term solution for public transport access to Optus Stadium on event days.
An additional $17.6 million has been committed to grassroots motorsport with upgrades and works for a range of racetracks, kart clubs, motorcross and speedways across the State.
This includes $10.75 million for Perth Motorplex in Kwinana towards a new Winged Outlaw Kart track, LED lighting and clubroom upgrades, as well as a new off-road vehicle area at the Motorplex to replace the current site in Medina.
The major package also includes a $1.3 million fund to deliver standalone medical facilities at Karting WA’s 13 tracks around the State.
“Living in Kwinana, I know how big our motorsports community is in WA,” Premier Roger Cook said.
“This investment will completely transform the Burswood Park precinct, making it capable of not only hosting our own uniquely motorsport event, but other major and community events all year round.
“Hosting major events is a huge part of WA Labor’s plan to create local jobs, set up WA’s economy for the future and continue to be a global destination of choice for visitors.
“Importantly, we are spending an additional $17.6 million to upgrade local racetracks, kart clubs, motorcross and speedways. This will see local motorsports addressed in its own right as a sporting code, receiving a significant coordinated funding package for the first time under a re-elected WA Labor Government.”

Second NZ track also in the works
New Zealand’s Central Otago District Council met in December to discuss the region hosting a Supercars event in 2026 at Highlands Motorsport Park, located in Cromwell, just over 50km east of Queenstown.
After a year away in 2023, Supercars returned to NZ in 2024 with its inaugural event at Taupō International Motorsport Park, which was a sell-out and saw Aucklander Andre Heimgartner win the first ever Supercars race in Taupō.
Should the Highlands event come to fruition, it would mark the first time Supercars would hold two championship events in NZ in the same year and would be the first Supercars championship event held on the South Island. Supercars’ event in Taupō is contracted through at least 2026.

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