Race Tracks Near Perth
Perth's motorsport scene is compact but self-contained, isolated from the rest of Australia by thousands of kilometres of desert. Wanneroo Raceway — universally known as Barbagallo — is the city's permanent road course, hosting Supercars and state-level categories about 25 minutes north of the CBD. The Kwinana Beach precinct houses Perth Motorplex, home to both a speedway oval and one of the country's premier drag strips, regularly used for World Series Sprintcars and national drag racing. Ellenbrook Speedway and the Northam Motorplex, further out in the Avon Valley, add regional dirt-oval racing, while Pinjar Park north of Wanneroo covers motocross and off-road riding and the Tiger Kart Club runs Perth's main club karting program. About two hours south, Collie Motorplex gives WA's south-west a multi-discipline venue with a road circuit, drag strip and burnout pad. The old Caversham Airfield Circuit, which hosted racing on the northern outskirts of Perth through the 1950s, closed decades ago and is no longer used for motorsport.
9 venues listed across 6 categories. Venues with a full RaceTrackWorld guide are linked.
Road courses in Perth
| Venue | Town | Drive | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanneroo Raceway (Barbagallo) | Wanneroo, WA | 25 min | 2.4 km | Perth's permanent circuit, commonly known as Barbagallo Raceway, hosting Supercars and state-level racing. |
| Collie Motorplex | Collie, WA | 2 h 15 min | 1.6 km | Regional WA motorsport hub south of Perth with a road circuit, eighth-mile drag strip and burnout pad used by multiple clubs. |
Ovals and speedways in Perth
| Venue | Town | Drive | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Motorplex SpeedwaySeasonal | Kwinana Beach, WA | 35 min | 0.4 km | Dirt speedway oval within the Perth Motorplex precinct, hosting sprintcar, speedcar and stock car racing including World Series Sprintcars rounds. |
| Ellenbrook SpeedwaySeasonal | Ellenbrook, WA | 35 min | — | Dirt oval north-east of Perth running weekly club speedway during the season. |
| Northam MotorplexSeasonal | Northam, WA | 1 h 30 min | — | Avon Valley regional motorsport complex hosting club speedway and off-road events. |
Drag strips in Perth
| Venue | Town | Drive | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Motorplex | Kwinana Beach, WA | 35 min | 0.402 km | WA's premier quarter-mile strip, hosting national ANDRA events and regular test-and-tune nights alongside the on-site speedway oval. |
Motocross and off-road in Perth
| Venue | Town | Drive | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinjar Park | Wanneroo, WA | 30 min | — | Motocross and off-road riding park north of Perth used for club and state events. |
Karting in Perth
| Venue | Town | Drive | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Kart Club | Wanneroo, WA | 25 min | 1 km | Perth's main club kart circuit, running sprint racing and state championship rounds. |
Closed and historic in Perth
| Venue | Town | Drive | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Airfield CircuitClosed | Caversham, WA | 30 min | 4.6 km | Former airfield road circuit on Perth's northern outskirts that hosted racing through the 1950s before closing. |
Major race weekends in Perth
| Event | Venue | When | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth SuperNight/Perth Supercars round | Wanneroo Raceway (Barbagallo) | May | Supercars |
| World Series Sprintcars round | Perth Motorplex Speedway | Various | Sprintcars |
| ANDRA national drag racing round | Perth Motorplex | Various | ANDRA drag racing |
Track days and driving experiences in Perth
Wanneroo Raceway (Barbagallo), about 25 minutes from the Perth CBD, is the default track-day venue, hosting HPDE, club racing and drifting through groups affiliated with WA's sporting car clubs. Collie Motorplex, about two hours south, adds a second option combining road circuit and drag strip time for those willing to make a day of it. Expect roughly AU$250-450 for a full track day depending on venue and category.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest race track to Perth?+
Wanneroo Raceway, better known as Barbagallo, about 25 minutes north of the CBD, is the closest circuit; Perth Motorplex at Kwinana Beach, with its speedway oval and drag strip, is a similar distance south.
Is Barbagallo the same as Wanneroo Raceway?+
Yes — Barbagallo Raceway is the commonly used name for Wanneroo Raceway, Perth's permanent road course.
Where can I do a track day near Perth?+
Wanneroo Raceway (Barbagallo) is the main venue close to the city; Collie Motorplex, about two hours south, offers a second option for drivers willing to travel further.
Does this guide include horse racing tracks like Ascot or Belmont Park?+
No — Ascot Racecourse, Belmont Park and other thoroughbred venues are horse racing tracks, not motorsport circuits, so they're excluded from this guide.
Why is Perth's list shorter than other Australian capitals?+
Perth's isolation from the rest of the country means its motorsport venues are concentrated in a handful of hubs — Barbagallo, the Kwinana Beach Motorplex precinct and Wanneroo/Pinjar Park — rather than spread across many regional tracks.
Venue list checked against 5 sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.
