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December 2011
Bathurst Legend Inducted as Life Member
Champion Australian touring car driver Allan Moffat has
been inducted as a life member of the Australian Racing
Drivers' Club (ARDC).
At the club's Annual General Meeting last month, Moffat
- a member of the ARDC board - was given the club's
highest honour, joining legends such as Sir Jack Brabham
and Leo Geoghegan.
The full text of this release and a
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November 2011
Bumper Field for SIX HOURThe Eastern Creek Six
Hour will feature a bumper 23-car field for its second
running next month. When official entries closed on
Friday afternoon only five paid entries had been
received, leaving the event in danger of being
cancelled.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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July 2011
Give Dad Some Muscle For Father's DayThis
Fathers' Day take Dad somewhere he really wants to go -
the annual Muscle Car Masters on Sunday September 4 at
Sydney's Eastern Creek International Raceway. Muscle Car
Masters is a retro-themed celebration of Australia's
muscle car heritage and a tribute to the drivers that
raced them.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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June 2011
NON-STOP car Racing at the 'Creek'The Shannons
Nationals will hold their biggest ever race meeting at
Eastern Creek International Raceway in July. In an
action-packed weekend of car racing, 10 different
classes will compete in 29 races in round four of the
Shannons Nationals at Eastern Creek on Saturday and
Sunday July 16 and 17.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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June 2011
Eastern Creek Redevelopment UnderwayWork has
begun on the first stage of a massive redevelopment of
Eastern Creek International Raceway in western Sydney.
Stage one of the redevelopment will include the
construction of a link road, laid between turns four and
nine of the circuit. The link road will allow the
existing circuit to be split into two separate racing
circuits, effectively doubling the potential capacity of
the facility.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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May 2011
ARDC Takes Cues From DubaiThe Australian
Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) is reviewing a variety of new
initiatives inspired by a study tour of the United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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March 2011
Hankook Carbon WRX ready for WTAC
The Hankook Carbon WRX, piloted by a
high-profile professional driver,
will target the current WTAC lap
record. A Sydney metal fabricator is
behind a big-budget Aussie assault
on the World Time Attack Challenge.
Full story here:
www.worldtimeattack.com
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January 2011
EASTERN CREEK BOOSTS FACILITIES WITH $9 MIL. DOLLAR
UPGRADE
Sydney’s Eastern Creek International Raceway will expand
its services and facilities following the announcement
of a $9 million circuit upgrade – with $7 million of the
funding provided by the NSW Government.The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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January 2011
Fastest Ever V8 Supercar Lap Predicted For Eastern
Creek
The combination of major track resurfacing and use of
the softer Dunlop Sprint tyre may see the fastest-ever
V8 Supercar lap time set at Eastern Creek Raceway at
next Saturday’s official test and season launch day.
Full story here:
www.v8supercars.com.au
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December 2010
JIM HUNTER MOTORSPORT SUBARU WINS EASTERN CREEK 8
HOURThe Jim Hunter Motorsport Subaru WRX driven
by Jim Hunter, Gavin Bulla and Barton Mawer has won the
inaugural Eastern Creek 8 Hour. After 249 laps just one
lap separated the winner from Morcom Motorsport BMW
335i, driven by Barry Morcom, Nathan Morcom and Garry
Holt, which finished second.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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November 2010
Motor Sport “Come and Try” Day
This free event at Eastern Creek International
Raceway is the place to be on Sunday, 16th January,
2011.
Without spending a cent, participants can learn all
aspects of competing and officiating – an ideal
opportunity for anyone who has a passion for motorsport,
but is unsure how to get started.
Details Here
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November 2010
SIR JACK GUEST STARS AT EASTERN CREEK’S TASMAN
REVIVALThree times World Formula One Champion Sir
Jack Brabham will be reunited with forty Brabham race
cars at this years Tasman Revival historic car race
meeting set down for November 26,27 and 28 at Sydney's
Eastern Creek Raceway.
The full text of this release
available here
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October 2010
BIG NAMES FIRST TO ENTER EASTERN CREEK 8 HOUR
Former Australian Touring Car Champion Glenn Seton has
become one of the first drivers to enter the inaugural
Eastern Creek 8 Hour to be held at Eastern Creek
International Raceway on Sunday 12 December. The
twice-victorious Australian Touring Car Champion will
team with motorsport commentator and former endurance
winner Neil Crompton in the Pro-Duct Mitsubishi Evo X
RS.
The full text of this release and a
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October 2010
WIN a Fabulous LOTUS ELISE with 2010 Tasman Revival
The Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of New
South Wales, in conjunction with its third Tasman
Revival race meeting at Eastern Creek next month, is
staging an art union to give away this fantastic Lotus
Elise sports car.
more info here
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September 2010
2011 Australian Production Car Race Confirmed
An innovative new three-round Australian Production Car
Endurance Championship in 2011 has been announced
featuring both a six-hour and eight-hour race at Eastern
Creek International Raceway.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
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September 2010
Formula Xtreme Releases 2011 SeriesAustralian
Road and Track Rider Promotions (ARTRP) has announced
the calendar for the 2011 Australian Formula Xtreme
Championship following its first successful year.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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August 2010
Eastern Creek Celebrates 50 Years of Aussie Racing
Muscle
This Father's DaySydney's Eastern Creek Raceway
will once again play host to Australia's largest
gathering of racing muscle cars from as early as the
1960s - Muscle Car Masters.
Muscle Car Masters is a celebration of Australia's rich
motoring heritage and a tribute to the drivers who
raced.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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August 2010
Eastern Creek to host Eight Hour raceSydney's
Eastern Creek Raceway has been inundated with interested
entrants for its first-ever eight hour endurance race.
Strong interest in the race has seen the event moved
from November 20 to December 11, allowing competitors
committed to other racing events time to prepare for the
showroom showdown.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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May 2010
See the Cars Of Your Dreams Go Racing - FREE OF
CHARGEAustralia’s most exotic and expensive
sports cars will be competing at Sydney’s Eastern Creek
Raceway on May 29-30 and the big bonus is that
spectators will be admitted free of charge.
Round 3 of the Vodka O Australian GT Championship
with a grid of super exotic cars literally worth
millions of dollars.
more info here
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May 2010
Eastern Creek Raceway appoints CEOThe
Australian Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) has appointed
noted sports administrator Glenn Matthews as its chief
executive officer. The appointment is one of the most
significant in Australian motorsport.
The full text of this release and a
publication-quality digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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May 2010
World's Best Attack Eastern Creek
Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway will break new ground in
international motor sport when it hosts the inaugural
Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge, Friday May 21 and
Saturday May 22
The full text of this release and a publication-quality
digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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March 2010
ARDC Seeks CEO to Drive Vision
The Australian Racing Drivers Club is to appoint a chief
executive to drive development of Sydney's only motor
sport complex, Eastern Creek.
The full text of this release and a publication-quality
digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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February 2010
Powercruise to Tickle Fans Pink at Eastern Creek
Car enthusiasts from across New South Wales will be
tickled pink from February 26 to 28 by Eastern Creek’s
Annual Powercruise. The Carline Mufflers Powercruise is
a unique event that combines the very best features of a
car show with several forms of motor sport.
The full text of this release and a publication-quality
digital image can be retrieved at
pressroom.com.au
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September 2009
Radical Offers Unique Motorsport Experience
Radical Australia has become the first motorsport marque
in Australia to establish permanent facilities for its
cars and drivers at a local race track.
Radical’s new motorsport headquarters – at Eastern Creek
raceway in Sydney – comprises a dedicated workshop
capable of garaging up to 35 cars and an exclusive
owners’ suite within the circuit’s pit complex.
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September 2009
Lexus Hybrid Power Leads the Pack
Lexus GS 450h – the world's first volume production
performance hybrid sedan – has become Australia's first
hybrid pace car. GS 450h will become Eastern Creek
Raceway's permanent safety car and was chosen for its
outstanding power, acceleration and cruising abilities.
Eastern Creek Raceway Chief Executive, Geoff Arnold,
said that GS 450h surpasses the requirements for a pace
and safety vehicle.
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27th September 2009
Exciting New Era Announced For Australian Road Racing
Australian motorcycle road racing is about to enter a
new phase of opportunity and stability with certainty
for racers, sponsors and motorcycle distributors alike
with the launch of a newly formed joint venture company
apply named ‘Australian Road & Track Rider Promotions
Pty Ltd’. The Company has been formed with the goals of
regenerating interest and growth in motorcycle road
racing at a cost effective and affordable level.
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25th February 2009
Soundwave Success at Eastern Creek
Approximately 30,000 fans turned out for the Soundwave
Festival at Eastern Creek International Raceway on 22
February. "The event went incredibly well, based on the
feedback from festival-goers and the promoter," said
chief executive Geoff Arnold.
The full text of this release and a publication-quality
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10th February 2009
Music Festival to Swell Eastern Creek
Eastern Creek International Raceway (ECIR) has
recommenced business as a major outdoor music festival
venue. The first event will be the 2009 Soundwave
Festival on February 22. A crowd of almost 30,000 is
expected at the festival, which is being headlined by
American acts Nine Inch Nails, Alice In Chains and The
Bloodhound Gang. Support acts include bands such as
Flaming Lips and Tool.
The full text of this release and a publication-quality
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16th January 2009
Eastern Creek test for Kawasaki 2009 Ninja ZX-RR
Kawasaki have debuted the new Ninja ZX-RR in a private
test with Olivier Jacque at the Australian circuit of
Eastern Creek. Former MotoGP competitor Jacque and the
experienced Serizawa are working with European and
Japanese staff to evaluate the progress that has been
made with the Ninja ZX-RR over recent months.
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21st November 2008
Eastern Creek Racer Days - a fast track to the podium
2009 will see the launch of Eastern Creek Racer Days.
The new event is a joint venture between Eastern Creek
Ride Days and Californian Superbike School. The Eastern
Creek Racer Days program will feature three elements,
including the globally renowned Superbike School program
American Keith Code began in 1980.
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7th August 2008
SuperCircuit for Eastern Creek RacewaySydney
could be in line to host Australia's first permanent
motor racing 'supercircuit' equal to the world's best,
according to plans released today. A $350,000
feasibility study commissioned by the Australian Racing
Drivers Club (ARDC) has outlined opportunities to use
Eastern Creek International Raceway as the basis of the
world-class development.
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