 Proposed circuit layout c.2017 | |
| Location | 49 Italia Road, Balickera,New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32°40′53.60″S151°48′20.39″E / 32.6815556°S 151.8056639°E /-32.6815556; 151.8056639 |
| Opened | 25 June 2025 |
| Length | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
| Turns | 15 |
Circuit Italia is a permanentrace track in theHunter Region ofNew South Wales, Australia.
Planning for a permanent circuit alongside the existing Ringwood Motor Racing Complex inPort Stephens began in 2013, with local businessman Matthew Higgins confirmingAU$12 million of investment in the project in July 2016.[1][2] Construction began on the circuit – named after its address on Italia Road – in 2017, with 30% of the project completed prior to a hiatus related to Higgins' other projects.[3][4]
Following a lengthy silence on the progression of construction, asphalt laying began in July 2023.[5] The circuit was slated for completion in September 2023, however it took until March 2024 for barriers to be fully installed.[6][7] The venue was eventually declared open on 25 June 2025, with a track day hosted byDavid Russell slated to be the first official running.[8]
The venue was mooted as a potential host for theNewcastle 500 after theoriginal circuit fell out of favour with thelocal council, but was allegedly snubbed in favour of a proposed event inCessnock according to circuit managerDamien White.[9]