Western Sydney Motorplex

Western Sydney Motorplex
Artist's impression  -  Click on image for full size view

The 'UNOFFICIAL' home of
Western Sydney International Dragway

UPDATED: AUGUST 18, 2001


Earlier this week, bulldozers were seen on the property of the new Western Sydney International Dragway, clearing the land for the new track. While this work has started, outside on Ferrers Road, surveyors are laying out the new road alignments to accomodate the track. More news as it happens.

For more information on the project, please contact:

  •   Jim Read at RPS Promotions (02) 9637-4539 or (0418) 268-243
  •   David Cook at Dragster Australia (02) 9894-7499 or (0408) 417-784
 Press Clippings
  • Plans move forward
        The latest progress updates at Western Sydney Int'l Dragway
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  July 27, 2001

  • NSW Gov't confirms commitment to drag strip
        Government reps are greatly impressed at Willowbank Raceway
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  July 13, 2001

  • Sydney: Rapid Progress
        Moving ahead with the Western Sydney Int'l Raceway project
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  June 15, 2001

  • NSW Drag Racers' Big Barbecue
        Drag racers celebrate at the site of the new Sydney drag strip
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  May 18, 2001

  • NSW Drag Racing Celebration
        Plans announced for the long-awaited "Big Barbecue"
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  April 20, 2001

  • DIAL-IN   (An Editorial)
        The Western Sydney Motorplex goes from dream to reality
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  March 23, 2001

  • New South Wales Decision
        NSW Government announces Sydney track decision
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  March 23, 2001

  • Government confirms commitment to drag strip
        More good news about the new Western Sydney Int'l Dragway
        © DRAGSTER Australia    -  February 9, 2001

  • Negotiations Near An End
        Sensitive negotiations near conclusion; optimisim prevails
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  November 2, 2000

  • Negotiations Continue....
        David Cook asks for more patience from frustrated drag racers
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  October 29, 2000

  • Sydney: Three Years of Fighting
        Looking back at three years without drag racing in Sydney
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  October 20, 2000

  • Sydney: Government Rejected
        Drag racers threaten to continue battle
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  October 6, 2000

  • Sydney: To and Fro
        A shot at compromising with the government goes nowhere
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  September 22, 2000

  • Sydney Negotiations Proceed
        Focus shifts to Eastern Creek as new venue for drag racing
        ©  ANDRA Online  -  September 20, 2000

  • Racers Tear A Strip Off Government
        Racer's protest jams Sydney streets; The Ove Arup report analyzed
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  August 25, 2000

  • DIAL-IN   (An Editorial)
        Racers come together in support of Western Sydney Motorplex
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  August 25, 2000

  • Today's Meeting and Protest
        Yet another meeting between the proponents and the government
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  August 7, 2000

  • ECR Feasibility Study & Report
        Ove Arup study finally released by reluctant Government
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  August 7, 2000

  • Sydney: The Big Swindle
        Government deception and dishonesty reaches a new low
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  August 1, 2000

  • Drag Racers Reject Government Fob-Off
        Drag racers protest at Eastern Creek-Government media event
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  July 29, 2000

  • Drag Racing Says "Not Really Minister!"
        Drag racers reject latest Eastern Creek Raceway announcement
        ©  ANDRA Online  -  July 29, 2000

  • Sydney: Night For Action
        Full report on the meeting in Blacktown
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  July 28, 2000

  • Drag Racing Industry Calls for Answers in NSW
        1500 racers meet in Blacktown and voice their concerns
        ©  ANDRA Online  -  July 14, 2000

  • Sydney: The Temperatures Rise
        The clock ticks down to the "last chance" meeting at Blacktown
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  July 14, 2000

  • Drag Racing Chief Calls for Calm in Sydney
        ANDRA CEO Tony Thornton warns against public demonstrations
        ©  ANDRA Online  -  July 7, 2000

  • Meeting Grows and Garbage Flows
        Secret plans uncovered for garbage dump at proposed WSM site
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  June 30, 2000

  • Sydney: Racers Meeting Called
        Racers meet NSW Government minister at Blacktown in July
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  June 16, 2000

  • Sydney: The Issue Steps Up A Gear
        The Sydney Morning Herald daily paper steps into the battle
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  June 2, 2000

  • No public funds for drag track
        New South Wales government refuses to fund new dragstrip
        ©  Sydney Morning Herald  -  May 20, 2000

  • Rival dragways in battle for Eastern Creek
        Western Sydney Motorplex vs. Australian Racing Drivers Club
        ©  Sydney Morning Herald  -  May 19, 2000

  • Sydney: Still Moving Forward
        Behind the scenes negotiations and lobbying taking place
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  May 5, 2000

  • Sydney: Suspended Animation
        The long-awaited update on the Motorplex proposal
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  April 21, 2000

  • DIAL-IN   (An Editorial)
        A tale of two drag strip proposals...
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  April 7, 2000

  • Sydney: Vital Decisions
        Still waiting for the Government's decision on the Motorplex
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  January 28, 2000

  • Point -- CounterPoint
        Colin Linney vs. Terry Agland on the new plans for Eastern Creek
        ©  Cackling Pipes  -  January 20, 2000

  • 1999: The year of living tenuously
        A look back at one year of struggle for a Sydney dragstrip
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  January 14, 2000

  • Sydney: Drag Racers Protest
        Principals and Government meet at Eastern Creek; racers protest
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  December 31, 1999

  • The Sydney Rollercoaster
        Government dithers; Drag racers furious; Motorplex funding secured
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  December 17, 1999

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
        Eastern Creek Raceway promotes the smallest drag race in history
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  December 17, 1999

  • RPS Press Release
        Racers reject Eastern Creek Raceway drag racing event
        ©  RPS Promotions - December 4, 1999

  • RPS Press Release
        $25 Million Funding Confirmed for Motorplex
        ©  RPS Promotions - December 3, 1999

  • NSW Government stalls Motorplex
        State government "rejects/deferrs" proposal; Orders another study
        ©  ANDRA Online  -  November 26, 1999

  • Waiting . . . . and Planning
        Planning for a stand-alone drag strip in Sydney
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  November 19, 1999

  • Sydney: A Step Closer
        Final submissions made; Decision "Imminent"....
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  November 5, 1999

  • Sydney: Divisions Deepened
        Deep wedges are being pushed into drag racing
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  October 22, 1999

  • RPS Press Release
        Government decision on drag strip a step closer
        ©  RPS Promotions - October 15, 1999

  • Sydney . . . Still Waiting
        Drag racing continues to ..... wait
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  October 8, 1999

  • The Wait Continues
        Australia's drag racing community still waiting for the "word"
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  September 24, 1999

  • Drag Racers Stand Firm
        Positive developments follow mass turnout of racers in Sydney
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  August 27, 1999

  • Western Sydney Motorplex: Decision near
        Political action and reaction heats up as decision is imminent
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  August 13, 1999

  • Drag Racers Show Their Determination
        1200 meet to support Western Sydney Motorplex proposal
        ©  RPS Promotions  -  August 12, 1999

  • Sydney track plan temperatures rise
        The mainstream media fans the flames
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  July 30, 1999

  • Latest setback for Motorplex
        Syndey drag strip issue flares into public and national light
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  July 16, 1999

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
        Track preparation is a significant issue, not just in Sydney
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  July 2, 1999

  • The Premier Proposal
        RPS meets with the Premier's Department - decision expected soon
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  July 2, 1999

  • Sydney Hopes Rise
        NSW drag racing stocks rise following enthusiastic meeting
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  June 18, 1999

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
        Why it can't happen at Eastern Creek Raceway
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  March 12, 1999

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
        Social dividends expected from new motorplex
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  February 26, 1999

  • New South Wales Awaits Confirmation
        Formal decision expected soon on Western Sydney Motorplex
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  February 12, 1999

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
        More on the continuing "saga" of the Western Sydney Motorplex
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia  -  January 29, 1999

  • RPS Press Release
        New South Wales drag racers await government decision
        ©  RPS Promotions - January 15, 1999

  • "Denial Denied"
        Disinformation campaigners exposed in the media
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - December 18, 1998

  • "Progress Continues"
        More meetings with politicians; Tony Thornton joins in
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - December 4, 1998

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
       Winning Friends (in high places) and Influencing People
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - November 20, 1998

  • "Drag Racing a Winner For Blacktown"
        Government support is building for a NEW drag strip in Sydney
        ©  RPS Promotions - November 9, 1998

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
       Government response to the proposal and progress report
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - November 6, 1998

  • "New Sydney Track Proceeds"
        Motorplex proposal presented to NSW Government
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - October 9, 1998

  • DIAL - IN   (An Editorial)
       The economic impact of drag racing
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - July 31, 1998

  • Sydney Alternatives
        Alternatives to Eastern Creek Raceway surface in western Syndey
        ©  DRAGSTER Australia - July 31, 1998

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