 Provisional circuit layout c.2017 | |
| Location | 49 Italia Road, Balickera, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Time zone | GMT+10:00 |
| Coordinates | 32°40′53.60″S151°48′20.39″E / 32.6815556°S 151.8056639°E |
| Opened | Under construction |
| Length | 3.0 km (1.9 miles) |
| Turns | 15 |
Circuit Italia is a permanent race track under construction in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. [1]
Planning for a permanent circuit alongside the existing Ringwood Motor Racing Complex in Port Stephens began in 2013, with local businessman Matthew Higgins confirming AU$12 million of investment in the project in July 2016. [2] [3] Construction began on the circuit – named after its address on Italia Road – in 2017, with 30% of the project completed prior to a hiatus related to Higgins' other projects. [4] [5]
Following a lengthy silence on the progression of construction, asphalt laying began in July 2023. [6] The circuit was slated for completion in September 2023, however it took until March 2024 for barriers to be fully installed. [7] [8] The venue was mooted as a potential host for the Newcastle 500 after the original circuit fell out of favour with the local council, but was allegedly snubbed in favour of a proposed event in Cessnock according to circuit manager Damien White. [9]
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