WA Sporting Car Club
Motorsport organisation in Western Australia
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The WA Sporting Car Club is a motorsport organisation that has operated for over 80 years in the state of Western Australia.
| Abbreviation | WASCC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1929 |
| Type | Sports Club |
| Headquarters | Neerabup, Western Australia |
| Website | wascc.asn.au |
Early years
The club was involved in the development of flying mile speed contests in 1932,[1] as well as the Albany Speed Classic in 1936.
In the 1930s, activities included hill climbs,[2] open events,[3] organisation of country events,[4] speed tests,[5] and trials,[6] including events previously run by the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia.[7]
It had also operated from other raceways, including the Caversham Raceway,[8] the Brooklands Track (1930s West Subiaco),[9] Nicholson Road, Cannington track,[10] as well as country locations.[11]
Race Track
In the 1969, The club opened Wanneroo Park Raceway, Now known as Carco.com.au Raceway, and operate it to this day.[12]