A statewide Motorsport Economic Impact Survey is now open, and it’s important we capture a true picture of what our industry represents. Motorsport is not just about annual spend, it is built on significant long-term investment. Race vehicles, engines, trailers, tools, and safety equipment represent a substantial portion of the industry’s economic footprint. These are high-value assets, often purchased over many years, and may not be reflected in a typical 12-month snapshot. Before completing the survey, please consider the following: If your spending has been lower this year, indicate this and use the comments section to explain why (e.g. venue closures) • Include…
Author: Shane Lawrie
Shane Lawrie
Head unpaid intern of Behind the Sport and former gimp at Drive Tribe, he might not be the most technical motorsport fan, but enjoys a good race!
MotorMall Wanneroo Raceway witnessed a new outright benchmark during the Time Attack program at the inaugural OutPace Motorshow, with Todd Hazelwood delivering a stunning lap in the Tanuki Racing Nissan S13.
The 2026 WA Sporting Car Club Championship season began in style at MotorMall Wanneroo Raceway across February 28 and March 1, with Round 1 delivering busy grids, clean sweeps in several categories and early championship statements from a number of drivers.
Wanneroo’s home of circuit racing will carry a new name from today, with the WA Sporting Car Club confirming a long-term naming rights partnership that sees the venue rebranded as MotorMall Wanneroo Raceway.
Seventeen-year-old First Nations driver Kade Davey has become the first Indigenous recipient of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia Kaizen Award, announced at Toyota’s end-of-season presentations in Melbourne.
Watch the action from CARCO Raceway in Perth, Western Australia
Watch the action from CARCO Raceway in Perth, Western Australia
From spectator to state leader, Kathy Lisson’s motorsport story has been written in oil, determination, and grit.
Catch our Bathurst 1000 Live Stream Podcast
For most racers, Bathurst is the dream. For Perth’s Anthony Jewell, that dream turned into reality as he tackled Mount Panorama behind the wheel of a VE SSV Production car — just a few short years after cutting laps in a Hyundai Excel.