Collie Motorplex Long
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 Long configuration at Collie Motorplex in Western Australia delivers the facility's maximum distance challenge across the motorsport complex located in Collie, approximately 200 kilometers south of Perth. This extended layout combines available track sections to create a comprehensive test of consistency and vehicle setup, serving the regional motorsport community with club racing, track days, and manufacturer testing opportunities. Western Australia's isolation from eastern state circuits positions Collie Motorplex as an essential facility for the southwest region's racing enthusiasts.
The Long configuration creates extended lap times that test driver concentration and vehicle reliability across the full session duration, with Western Australia's hot dry climate creating challenging conditions where summer track temperatures can exceed 45C. The facility serves as a regional hub for motorsport activities between Perth and the southern coastline, providing accessible racing infrastructure for a geographically isolated community. The Long layout's extended distance creates different strategic considerations for tire management and fuel consumption compared to shorter configurations available at the facility.
