Black Rock Motor Resort
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. The circuit will be the second private motorsport venue in New South Wales after The Farm on the Central Coast.
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. 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. 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.
References
- ^ "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.