Queensland Raceway

Queensland Raceway, situated near Ipswich is also known as the 'Paperclip' on account of its U-shaped layout. The circuit, opened in 1999, offers four different layouts. The main straight is named after Queensland's best-known motor sportsman: five-time Australian touring car champion Dick Johnson officially opened the pit lane named after him on 16 August 2001.

Various structures, such as the pit lane buildings, garages, cafe' and spectator viewing areas are to be found on the outside of the circuit. The infield is totally undeveloped, permitting unbridled views of the entire circuit for spectators. The circuit was totally re-surfaced in the Autumn of 2011.

Queensland Raceway was designed after exhaustive and ongoing consultations with Australia's greatest motorsport heroes. Consideration to speed, safety and passing possibilities as well as spectator viewing, have been combined to provide what is to be a benchmark for circuit design into the next century.

By Road

Queensland Raceway is approximately 50 kms west of Brisbane, on the outskirts of Ipswich and close to the Amberley air force base, home of the F-111. It is part of the Ipswich City Council's Ipswich Motorsport Precinct. The precinct is beside the Cunningham Highway, approximately 22km from the Ipswich Motorway.

By Plane

For visitors flying to Brisbane Airport, the recommended route is south on the Gateway Arterial, then on to the Logan Motorway, Ipswich Motorway and Cunningham Highway. Although not the most direct, this route avoids all urban traffic and takes less than an hour.

Accommodation

Accommodation near Queensland Raceway ranges from luxury self contained apartments with sweeping views, centrally located motels, boutique bed and breakfasts, cosy cottages, camping and cabins. For more information visit Discover Ipswich

Helicopter Landings

Helicopters are welcome to land at both Queensland Raceway and Lakeside Park circuits. Landing at Queensland Raceways is strictly by prior permission. Please avoid overflying any residential properties at less than 500ft.