Calder Park continues to gain momentum

Another year and another big step forward for the Calder Park Raceway, as the iconic Victorian track prepares for an even bigger 2025.

For the tireless team at Calder Park it’s all about taking the small steps toward the bigger picture, and the new round of changes has seen changes made to the concrete sections at Turn 10, leading into the front straight.

To fix the unevenness of the surface between the asphalt and the concrete, the concrete has been machine scarified to match the texture of the asphalt both leading into the turn and onto the straight.

Recent track days and the Super Sprint were run on the scarified surface where in wet conditions, there was consistent grip on offer.

2024 was a big year for the reunited track, hosting two rounds of the Victorian Motor Racing Championships, as well as the recent round of the Victorian State Race Series, with even more planned for 2025.

Circuit availability will be increased next year, with the planned introduction of five Calder Club

Days, giving smaller Car Clubs access to run a variety of sessions including Sprints and on-track sessions. The Test and Tune/Track Days are scheduled on, or about every second Friday, organised through Drive Events.

The next immediate changes include the planned painting of the track walls and the opportunity for track signage and branding, as well as the continual improvement of track side facilities for Officials and Track Marshals.

Venue Manager Rowan Harman spoke to Auto Action about the new changes, who also praised the hard work of the team.

“They’re small steps but they’re all in the right direction,” Harman said.

“Things like the copper theft set us back, but everything is running as planned as finances allow, and we’re getting closer to being able to promote our own events.

“In terms of the changes, it’s been positive feedback from all categories, and the recent changes have opened up the available racing lines on the front straight.

“And it would be nice to get rid of the bumps, but that would remove all the excuses out of the drivers handbook,” Harman laughed.

He also praised the work of the Newton brothers, Brenton and James, who share the load of Head of Maintenance.

“We’re a multi-skilled crew, and for guys like Brenton in particular, who’s been treading water for 15 years, along with his brother, they can all see the real positives and what we’re building at.”

Image: Rebecca Hind/Revved Photography

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