Is Sandown race track closing?

“The existing uses of the Sandown Racecourse will remain as is for the foreseeable future. Horseracing will continue and the Supercars remain on periodical contracts for their meetings.” However, any redevelopment is still far from a certainty and would take a considerable period of time to achieve.

Where is Sandown Raceway v8 Supercars?

Melbourne, Victoria
Sandown International Raceway is a motor racing circuit in the suburb of Springvale in Melbourne, Victoria, approximately 25 km (16 mi) south east of the city centre.

What happened to Sandown 500?

It was also announced in the months leading up to the event that the Sandown 500 would not return in 2020, to be replaced by The Bend 500 at The Bend Motorsport Park. Sandown is scheduled to remain on the calendar with the return of the circuit’s sprint event.

Is Bathurst still on in 2021?

This year’s Bathurst 1000 will take place in December for the first time ever, as part of a six-day event. The famous race has been shifted from its usual early-October date to December 5th, due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whats happening with Sandown?

The Melbourne Racing Club – current owners of the circuit – first announced its Sandown Racecourse Urban Renewal Project in 2019, stating its intentions to rezone and redevelop the combined motor racing and horse racing facility into a new suburb.

Is Sandown a suburb?

Sandown is an affluent suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, in Sandton. It is located in Region E of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

Where in Australia is Sandown?

Melbourne
Sandown Raceway is located in the Springvale district of Melbourne, Australia. The nearest airport is Melbourne’s Tullamarine International Airport, located north west of the city, approximately 40 minutes drive from the circuit and with excellent transport links to the city centre.

Is Calder Park still operating?

The 1.609 km (1.000 mi) circuit was increased in length in 1986 to 2.280 km (1.417 mi), though the short circuit still remains.

Is Sandown Racecourse being sold?

Kent said the mood at the meeting was decidedly against the sale of Sandown Racecourse. “They want to go through the process of seeing what they can do at Sandown,” he said. Trainer Mick Kent has been among the most prominent voices against the sale of the Sandown Racecourse for a residential development.

Is Sandown a good area?

Today Sandown offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to major routes and various amenities such as the local Virgin Active, the Table Bay Mall, Food Lover’s Market and Checkers Hyper. It is also close to excellent lifestyle activities and schools. The suburb’s short drive to the beach adds to its appeal.