Perth Street Circuit
{{Short description|Proposed street circuit in Perth, Australia}}
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The Perth Street Circuit is a proposed street circuit around the Burswood area of Perth, Western Australia.
History
In June 2024 the Cook government announced its support to build a street circuit around the Burswood area of Perth, Western Australia.[https://www.supercars.com/news/wa-government-declares-support-perth-street-race-supercars WA Government declares support for Perth street race] Supercars Championship 16 June 2024 The venue is proposed to replace Wanneroo Raceway as the venue for the Perth Super Sprint.[https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/perth-set-for-street-racing-event-at-burswood-park-in-2026-as-part-of-new-world-class-motor-event-c-15023025 Perth set for street racing event at Burswood Park in 2026 as part of new world-class motor event] The West Australian 16 June 2024 Originally proposed to hold a round of the 2026 Supercars Championship, it is now proposed to host the opening round of the 2027 season.[https://autoaction.com.au/2025/01/12/new-target-for-12-turn-perth-street-circuit New target for 12 turn Perth Street Circuit] Auto Action 12 January 2025
The proposed street circuit was an issue during the 2025 Western Australian state election, in which the Cook government retained office.[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-05/burswood-park-motorsport-facility-community-concerned/105009342 Potential motorsport facility in Burswood Park becomes unlikely WA election issue days out from poll] ABC News 5 March 2025 The Town of Victoria Park has opposed the proposal with the mayor claiming the government planned to move the Perth Motorplex from Kwinana.[https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-perth-street-race-karen-vernon-theory-government-plot/ Mayor’s wild theory about Perth Supercars street race] Speedcafe 26 February 2025[https://www.perthnow.com.au/local-news/perthnow-central/controversial-burswood-park-racetrack-zooms-ahead-as-premier-defies-local-mayors-opposition-c-17988272 Controversial Burswood Park racetrack zooms ahead as Premier defies local mayor’s opposition] PerthNow 10 March 2025
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