Winton Motor Raceway Club
Winton Motor Raceway Club Notes:
The Winton Motor Raceway sits in the homonymous town of Winton, Victoria, on a two-and-a-half-hour ride from Melbourne, in Australia. The 1.86-mile (2.99-km) road course has an intricate and highly technical layout consisting of 12 tight angle turns and several straight segments. The combination of the natural ups and downs with the curvy disposition of the track restricts visibility for the racers, making it harder to react and maneuver accordingly at a higher speed. The circuit has just turned 60 years old as it opened on November 26th, 1961. The climate on the road course is warm and temperate, with an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year, so checking the weather conditions and preparing in advance is a must.
The Winton Motor Raceway starts in the middle of its longest straightaway, the Kitome straight. Turns one and two are 90-degree corners and go in opposite directions into the BP Ultimate straight. The Honda and Nissan corners form the northern rectangle and lead into the Fott Waste Straight and, from there, into turn number five, the only fast-paced sweeper in the circuit. Corners six to nine are a real challenge for driver's maneuverability and speed control, leading into a couple of straights and 90-degree turns before closing the loop.
Club Notes:
The Club Circuit at Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria, Australia delivers a compact layout variant at this historic facility located near Benalla in country Victoria. The Club configuration creates a shorter distance option compared to Winton's full 3.0-kilometer National Circuit, serving club racing, novice track day groups, and events prioritizing high session density over extended lap challenges. This layout provides accessible entry point for Victorian motorsport participants.
What distinguishes the Club Circuit from Winton's longer layouts is the compressed lap times allowing rapid skill progression through increased repetition. Victoria's temperate climate creates year-round racing potential across southeastern Australia. The Club configuration serves Winton's diverse programming where the compact layout accommodates multiple skill levels, preventing the facility from becoming overly intimidating for novice groups building confidence before tackling the full National Circuit challenge.
