Circuit Italia

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Circuit Italia
Circuit Italia 2017.png
Location49 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 / -32.6815556; 151.8056639
OpenedUnder construction
Length3.0 km (1.9 miles)
Turns15

Circuit Italia is a permanent race track under construction in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. [1]

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History

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]

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References

  1. "CIRCUIT ITALIA AUTODROME IN AUSTRALIA". Art Hunter Design. 29 October 2018.
  2. "Matthew Higgins's Circuit Italia track near Raymond Terrace could lure big motorsport events". Newcastle Herald. 26 July 2016.
  3. "Circuit Italia To Provide New Opportunities For Medowie". News of the Area. 3 August 2016.
  4. "New motor racing complex set for construction". Speedcafe. 19 March 2017.
  5. "Circuit Italia quashes construction rumours". Speedcafe. 27 August 2020.
  6. "Asphalt trucks move in on Newcastle-Port Stephens Circuit Italia". Speedcafe. 13 July 2023.