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Sydney Speedway has new management team

Troy Boldy: Operator, Tony Beuk: Director Western Sydney International Dragway, Garry Willmington: Operator

By Thomas Miles

Date posted: 18 January 2024

Sydney International Speedway has revealed its new management and operations team that hopes to bring racing back very soon.

Long time privateer racer Garry Willmington has been appointed as the new Track Manager of the venue.

In addition to making 22 Bathurst 1000 starts, Willmington has also been the former manager of Wakefield Park Raceway and the original founder of what is now the Pheasant Wood Circuit, previously known as the Marulan Driver Training Centre. 

Former Australian Karting champion Troy Boldy has also been announced as the venue’s Operator.

“Troy Boldy (former Australian karting champion) has been appointed the new venue operator for the Sydney International Speedway and has the determination to ensure the world class venue lives up to its expectations,” read the statement.

“Troy has appointed Garry Willmington, former manager of Wakefield Park Raceway and original founder of the Marulan Driver Training Centre (now Pheasant Wood Circuit) to operate the venue and will work with all divisions to secure the best outcome for all.”

It is another positive piece of news for recently embattled Eastern Creek Speedway following the announcement that the neighbouring Sydney Dragway led by Toby Beuk took up the lease for the dirt track last November.

The venue opened in 2021 but was unable to host racing this summer, as the likes of Lismore and Morris Park Speedways kept on track action going in NSW.

In a further boost for a return to racing, an independent reviewer inspected Western Sydney International Speedway on 21 September 2023 and signed off on recent works confirming the facility is ready for on track action.  

The first practice night is expected to be held next month, while racing dates will be announced in the near future.

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