Black Rock Motor Resort
| Location | 282 Rhondda Road, Wakefield, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Time zone | GMT+10:00 |
| Coordinates | 32°57′42.16″S 151°34′33.71″E / 32.9617111°S 151.5760306°E |
| Opened | Under construction |
| Length | 5.409[1] km (3.361 miles) |
| Turns | 23 |
Black Rock Motor Resort is a permanent race track and resort under construction 20 km south-west of Newcastle in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia.[2] The circuit will be the second private motorsport venue in New South Wales after The Farm on the Central Coast.[3]
History
Situated in bushland on the site of a former colliery in western Lake Macquarie, construction of the venue – the second in the region after Circuit Italia in Port Stephens – began in March 2024.[4][5] Designed by Tilke to FIA Grade 2 standards, the venue is intended to be a club-only circuit similar to Circuito Ascari and Bilster Berg with leaseable villas, holiday accommodation and recreational and dining facilities.[1][6][7] In December 2024, Managing Director Tony Palmer claimed in a press conference with circuit ambassador Toby Price that circuit preparations were complete and that the first stage of construction would be finished in June 2026.[8][9]
References
- ^ a b "Black Rock Motor Resort". Tilke.de. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "BlackRock Motor Park". Dantia. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "A hidden race track called The Farm". Repco. 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Construction begins on $85 million circuit near Newcastle". Speedcafe. 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Boral confirmed as major supplier for Black Rock Motor Resort". Quarry Magazine. 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Old coal mine to have second life as a revhead hotspot". The Senior. 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Black Rock Motor Resort: First stage sold out". carsales.com.au. 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Black Rock on track for motorsport thrills". Lake Macquarie City Council. 19 December 2024.
- ^ "SNEAK PEEK: Construction on Black Rock Motor Resort hits top gear". Newcastle Weekly. 19 December 2024.