Hume Weir Motor Racing Circuit
History
The circuit was built in a disused quarry left over from the construction of the Hume Weir, which had taken place between 1919 and 1931.
The opening race meeting was held on 2 November 1959. Originally 1.28 km in length, the track was extended to 1.6 km in 1960 and was sealed in the same year.
The final meeting was staged on 27 March 1977. The lap record, set by Alfredo Costanzo driving a Birrana, stands at 42.7 seconds. It was established during the third round of the 1975 Australian Formula 2 Championship on 15 June 1975.
Alpine Rally
After the final race meeting in 1977, the circuit continued to be used for stages of the Alpine Rally during the 1980s and possibly the early 1990s.
Today
The circuit has been in a state of disrepair for many years. Further damage was caused to the circuit in the mid-2000s by construction work on the nearby dam wall which had been undertaken due to concern that the wall may be moving.
Major races
| Race | Date | Winning driver | Car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Australian Formula 2 Championship (Round 1) | 3 June | Leo Geoghegan | Birrana 272 Ford |
| 1974 Australian Formula 2 Championship (Round 1) | 16 June | Leo Geoghegan | Birrana 274 Ford |
| 1975 Australian Formula 2 Championship (Round 3) | 15 June | Alfredo Costanzo | Birrana 274 Ford |
| 1976 Australian Formula 2 Championship (Round 2) | 13 June | Peter Larner | Elfin 700 |
| 1976 Australian Sports Car Championship (Round 4) | 26 September | Alan Hamilton | Porsche Turbo |
References
- ^ Pedr Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, page 226
- ^ Albury Motor Races, Australian Motor Sports, November 1959, page 451
- ^ Australian Competition Yearbook, 1976 Edition, page 155
- ^ AUTOSPORT Bulletin Board
- ^ "The Tasman Series 1964-69: Hume Weir". Archived from the original on 2 May 2009.
- Hume Weir Motor Racing Circuit at Flickr