Collie Motorplex Short
Collie Motorplex is located 202 kilometers southeast of Perth and 14 kilometers east of Collie on Powerhouse Road in Western Australia. The facility is recognized as the longest and widest sealed racing circuit in Western Australia. The race track comprises two main configurations: a short circuit measuring 1.6 kilometers and a long circuit measuring 2.55 kilometers, making it the longest bitumen race circuit in Western Australia.
The circuit features 13 corners with anti-clockwise travel direction and is licensed by Motorsport Australia, AASA, and Motorcycling Australia. The complex includes comprehensive facilities: the 1.6-kilometer race circuit, 2.55-kilometer race circuit, a drifting stadium, supermoto track, burnout pad, a 1/8th mile club level drag strip, a purpose-built burnout pad, and a newly constructed pedestrian bridge along with extensive spectator parking. The facility caters for car, bike, and kart racing, with numerous clubs utilizing the venue for driver training and social activities. Collie Motorplex has hosted prestigious events including the Australian Historic Road Racing Championship, establishing itself as an important multi-purpose motorsport facility in Western Australia.
The Short configuration at Collie Motorplex in Western Australia delivers a compact layout variant at this facility located approximately 200 kilometers south of Perth. The Short option creates rapid lap frequency and high corner density, serving novice track day groups and events prioritizing maximum seat time over extended distance. This configuration provides accessible entry point for Western Australia's southwest region motorsport participants.
Operating the Short configuration showcases Collie Motorplex's versatility in serving diverse skill levels across Western Australia's isolated southwest motorsport community. Hot dry climate creates challenging summer conditions with track temperatures exceeding 45C. The Short layout allows high session density where drivers build skills through rapid repetition, serving a geographically isolated region where Collie Motorplex provides essential permanent circuit infrastructure between Perth and the southern coastline.
