How long is the straight at Queensland Raceway?
1.942 miles
The circuit was designed by Tony Slattery with input from car and motorcycle racing authorities including CAMS circuit expert Professor Rod Troutbeck. Queensland Raceway is a FIA Grade 3 circuit….Queensland Raceway.
| Major events | GT World Challenge Australia V8 Supercar |
| National Circuit (1999–present) | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.126 km (1.942 miles) |
| Turns | 6 |
Who owns Willowbank Raceway?
It is one of three (Sydney Dragway and newly built Springmount Raceway the others) currently affiliated with IHRA and not ANDRA.
Who is John Tetley?
Enter John Tetley, a lifelong participant in various forms of the sport, who by the late-1990s had retired from the business world, and was content blasting around circuits every few weekends in his Swift Formula Ford.
Who owns Ipswich Raceway?
Motorsports Queensland is one of three companies that operate on land leased from the council, along with Willowbank Raceway, which runs Australian and international drag racing, and the Ipswich Karts Club, which runs national karting races.
Has Queensland Raceway been sold?
TONY QUINN COMPLETES TAKEOVER OF QUEENSLAND RACEWAY TONY Quinn has secured the rights to run Queensland Raceway after completing a deal with long-time circuit operator John Tetley. The deal was negotiated over the past five months, and briefly foundered in June before being resurrected and completed on Monday morning.
Is Lakeside Raceway closing?
Queensland Raceway which in recent months has run events at Lakeside Park will no longer continue to do so over safety concerns. A statement from Queensland Raceway read that in response to recent developments QR has decided that it will step back from running events at Lakeside Park.
Who bought Queensland Raceway?
Tony Quinn
Key Points. Tony Quinn is many things – a racer, a businessman, a team and circuit owner and most importantly, a fan of all things motoring. The Scotsman has recently acquired Queensland Raceway for $12 million from John Tetley after months of back-and-forth, negotiation breakdowns and compromises.
How did Tony Quinn make his money?
Tony Quinn made his fortune out of pet food, which he’s been involved with since helping his dad mince meat for pet food from when he was just five years old. Perth was full of “thieves, vagabonds, wankers and pricks” and they robbed him of his money and confidence. Quinn wasn’t completely faultless, though.
Who owns Lakeside Raceway?
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Lakeside International Raceway
| Location | Kurwongbah, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Owner | Moreton Bay Regional Council |
| Operator | Queensland Raceways |
| Opened | 1961 Reopened: 5 April 2008 |
| Former names | Lakeside International Raceway Lakeside Raceway |
What race tracks does Tony Quinn own?
With Hampton Downs and Highlands Motorsport Park already under his belt, it only makes sense to see that Tony Quinn has been given the green light to purchase Taupo Motorsport Park. News of the purchase was revealed at midday following a meeting of the Taupo Motorsport Park shareholders in Taupo this morning.
When did Lakeside Speedway close?
1956
History. The track originally opened on April 17, 1955, at 92nd and Leavenworth Road. However, three deaths during the 1956 racing season forced its closure.
How much is Tony Quinn worth Australia?
Both businesses were sold to Australian buyout firm Quadrant Private Equity and saw Christina and Tony Quinn ranked No. 139 on the Financial Review Rich List this year with an estimated $588 million fortune. Quinn, a noted motor racing enthusiast and team owner, said New World Foods was the No.
How is performance testing conducted at Queensland Raceway?
All performance testing is conducted using a VBOX attached to the vehicles on the back straight of Queensland Raceway’s national circuit in the same direction for acceleration and the opposite direction for braking. All cars are tested with launch control and and launch control off, the best times are used.
How do I get to Queensland Raceway?
Getting There. Queensland Raceway is approximately 50 kms west of Brisbane, on the outskirts of the city of Ipswich in south east Queensland, Australia. The nearest international airport is at Brisbane, less than an hour’s drive away.
How many laps are in a lap time test?
Lap Times All lap time testing is conducted by our performance editor and former WRC driver, Chris Atkinson at Queensland Raceway’s Sprint Circuit. They involve a maximum of ten laps with cool down laps in the middle. The vehicle is set to manufacturer-recommended tyre pressures and checked after every two flying laps.
What makes Queenland Raceway so special?
Today, Queenland Raceway boasts a diverse series of events, including its own series of local club racing, alongside the yearly visit of the Shannons Nationals and the V8 Supercars. It also remains one of the most active of Australian circuits, with general testing, racing schools and promotional events happening most days of the week.