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- Wakefield Park to live on as One Raceway
- More noise control using tall banks improves spectating
- Bi-directional layout will make for new challenges
Shrouded in conjecture and mystery since it was shut down in September 2021, Wakefield Park’s future is looking bright as new owner Steve Shelley breathes life back into the New South Wales racetrack.
This is the first real news we’ve heard since the racetrack changed hands three months ago as the new owners promise Wakefield Park will reopen as One Raceway in the first half of 2024.
More than some fresh paint and surface patches, Wakefield is getting a thorough revamp as One Raceway.
About Wakefield Park 🏎
Located just outside Goulburn, Wakefield Park is just two hours from Sydney and is a mecca for track day enthusiasts and a place for young talent alike.
The circuit was opened in 1995 as a track for amateur races and is named after Castrol founder, Charles Wakefield. It has hosted V8 Supercars rounds in the past, but is now used for production car racing, grassroots endurance evens, and track days.
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An aerial view of construction at turn 10
Wakefield Park had various configurations that were occasionally used for rally sprints and drift days; the main 2.2-kilometre 10-corner configuration was the only one used for regular racing.
With some corner reprofiling, additional kerbing and run-off, the new circuit will open up the possibility of forward and reverse configurations – a first for an Australian permanent racetrack.
One Raceway promises that the two directions will have “unique names, individual records, and distinct vibes”, rather than just a rinse and reverse scenario.
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Lots of new pipes to aid drainage at One Raceway
Higher sound mounds are being built around the circuit – also great for spectators, something for which Wakefield has always been known – and the completely resurfaced racetrack will get much-needed drainage improvements. Anyone who’s previously driven Wakefield in the wet will be familiar with the T1-T2 river and occasional slug crossings.
While the track facility was set for a major revamp of pitlane, the first stage of One Raceway’s refresh will start with a new paddock surface and lick of paint. Fresh timing systems and “international-grade” panels will build on Wakefield’s current excellent electronic flag system.
In the lead-up to One Raceway’s opening, the team is calling on community volunteers to get stuck in and help speed up the project. YouTube creators Mighty Car Mods have already been involved in the project – you can watch the video below.
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