The new Perth Street Circuit is in the running to become the 2027 Repco Supercars Championship opener following the release of renderings of the proposed precinct at Burswood Park.
The West Australian Government has made a $217.5 million commitment to the concept as part of its large investment into motorsport in the state.
Following on from successful street events in Adelaide, Townsville and the Gold Coast, Perth’s new version will be an exciting addition due to its ability to hold night racing around a precinct featuring permanent grandstands, a function centre and a 20.000 capacity outdoor music amphitheatre.
Construction is due to begin this year ahead of a planned debut on the Supercars calendar in 2027, with the opening round a possible option.
“Our aim is to deliver this event for 2027 as the opening round of our championship,” said Supercars CEO Shane Howard.
“It will put this event up a scale that’s never been seen here before in WA, and sets it alongside great events like the Melbourne Grand Prix, like Adelaide, like Gold Coast, like Townsville and like Bathurst, where you have over 200,000 people attending these great events.
“We are fully behind it, fully behind the government and we really thank them for identifying what motorsport brings, and providing this opportunity for Supercars to really elevate what we do in the state of WA.”
A further $17.6 million has been reserved for investment at the grassroots level, including $10.75 million at the Perth Motorplex and $1.3 million will fund standalone medical facilities at all 13 Karting WA venues.
“The Premier and his team have really identified how important motorsport is to a community and what it generates in economic deliverables,” Howard said.
“His commitment, all the way through from grassroots from karting to club motorsport into what will be the pinnacle here; it will be one of Supercars’ greatest races.
“Having a street race here at this venue will take the sport to another level and will provide the overall entertainment that comes with a street race.
“It’s not just about motorsport and a street race. Sure, we’re the main show, but as we’ve discussed, we provide other entertainment in regard to concerts, family activities, and it’s something that everybody can enjoy.
“To have this venue located in the city, surrounded by the stadium and the casino, that provides a multifunctional sporting entertainment precinct, this opportunity doesn’t come along every day.
“And the Premier and his government have identified it and got behind it, and Supercars could not be more excited.”