Welcome to the Whitsundays Motosport Club !

A bit of history :

A public meeting Initiated by a small group of motorsport enthusiasts  from the Whitsundays region was called in November 2005 to gauge local support for the establishment of the Whitsundays Motor Sport and Driver Training Facility , and  was attended by some 40 interested parties.  It became clear that there was great community support and need for such a facility.  An Asphalt track and a skid pan were seen as essential elements.

To facilitate the project, Whitsunday Moto Sports Club Incorporated in mid 2006 and formed a Steering Committee.   The Steering Committee began discussions with the Whitsunday Shire Council with a view to finding a suitable location for the proposed facility close to the towns of Airlie Beach, Proserpine, Bowen and Collinsville and central to the mining precincts of the Bowen basin.

Whitsunday Moto Sports Club Inc. continues to grow and now has over 60 members and is affiliated with Motorcycling Australia (QLD) and the  Australian Karting Association.

The proposed facility will comprise an Asphalt track 8 metres wide and approximately 1.1km long in a park like setting.   There will be a  ‘skid pan’ to compliment the driver training facility. In addition a ‘Tiny Tots’ traffic awareness miniaturised intersection with traffic lights and signs etc will be provided.   Buildings will comprise an amenities block, canteen, small classroom and storage areas.

Meetings with road safety experts have confirmed the Committee’s view that the venue would provide a first class Driver Training facility. There is no similar facility in Queensland outside Brisbane.

In sporting terms the facility will be used initially for Go Karting and Motorcycling events. Sprint Cars and vintage cars will also utilize the track and help ensure longer term sustainability of the venue.

Progress :

·         MCU (Material Change of Use) and RFI (Request for Further Information) applications to be lodged as soon as suitable land has been found - Complete         

·         Operational Works Application will be submitted to Council mid may 2009 - Complete                   

·         Operational Works Approval could be expected end of June August 2009 - Complete

·         Start Clearing and Drainage Work - Complete

·         Water and Power Delivered to Property Boundary - Complete  

·         Civil Construction to start in April 2010  - Complete

·         The Wet Season slowed progress in late 2010  , but as soon as it dries out in 2011 we envisage  that the facility will be completed in very quick time !

And In 2011 when it did finally dry out

·         Construction of Toilet Block - Completed

·         Laying of Bitumen Seal to track - Completed in August 2011

·         Erection of control tower  - Complete

·         Installation of tyre walls and fencing  - Complete

·         Installation of curbing and finishing touches - Funding still required

·         On the wish list to complete are Lights and covered pit area - Still more funding required

Grand Opening Day was held on the 4th of December with nearly 1000 people in attendance.