Lakeside International Raceway
Lakeside Park, formerly known as Lakeside International Raceway is a motor racing circuit located in Kurwongbah, City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. It is 30 km (19 mi) north of Brisbane, and lies adjacent to Lake Kurwongbah.
| Location | Kurwongbah, City of Moreton Bay, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 (AEST) |
| Coordinates | 27°13′41″S 152°57′54″E |
| Owner | Moreton Bay City Council |
| Operator | Queensland Raceways |
| Broke ground | 1959 |
| Opened | 19 March 1961 Reopened: 5 April 2008 |
| Closed | 2001 |
| Former names | Lakeside International Raceway Lakeside Raceway |
| Major events | Former: Australian Touring Car Championship Lakeside ATCC round (1964, 1967, 1970–1971, 1975–1998) Tasman Series (1964–1967, 1969) Australian Grand Prix (1966, 1969) Australian GT (1962, 1982–1985) Australian Drivers' Championship (1963–1968, 1970–1971, 1980, 1982–1985, 1988, 1993–1994) Australian Super Touring Championship (1993–2000) Australian Superbike Championship (1983–1998) Australian Formula 2 (1970–1972, 1974, 1985–1988) |
| Full Circuit (1961–2001, 2008–present) | |
| Length | 2.410 km (1.498 miles) |
| Turns | 8 |
| Race lap record | 0:46.66 ( Paul Stokell, Reynard 91D, 1994, Formula Holden) |
The circuit was known as the spiritual home of Queensland motorsport and was built by volunteers and borrowed machinery in the 1960s. The 2.410 km (1.498 mi) circuit opened on 19 March 1961 and was closed in mid-2001. The circuit reopened on 5 April 2008, with a race meeting held the following day.
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