Sandown Raceway, motorsport track in Victoria, Australia
Sandown Raceway is a motor racing circuit in Springvale, about 25 km south-east of Melbourne. Its 3.104 km layout has 13 turns, with front and back straights of 899 m and 910 m. The asphalt curves past a yellow edge line, mown grass and a low white barrier rail below a green wall carrying a blue "United" banner.
A horse track named Oakleigh Park opened on this site in 1888 and hosted what is regarded as Australia's first motor race in 1904, closing in 1931. The bitumen circuit opened on 11–12 March 1962 with the Sandown International Cup, won in front of drivers including Jack Brabham, Jim Clark and Stirling Moss. It was lengthened to 3.878 km in 1984 in a failed bid for Formula One, then cut back to 3.104 km in 1989.
Visitors should check ahead for scheduled events since racing programs vary throughout the year. The venue is set up to welcome spectators who want to watch competitive motorsport action in person.
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