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WILLOWBANK, QLD
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Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5.0/5 (10 reviews)
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Experience
Autocross · sprints · khanacross
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Autocross track
1 km · 8 corners · dirt
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Sprint track
1.3 km · 7 corners · dirt
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Surface
Decomposed granite
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Format
2 championships/year · club events
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Best for
Families · juniors · newcomers
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Where
Willowbank Park, Ipswich QLD
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Rating
5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

About Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club

Ipswich West Moreton Auto Club (IWMAC), founded in 1954, is one of Queensland's longest-running grassroots motorsport clubs. It operates from Willowbank Park on Champions Way in Ipswich — the same motorsport precinct that includes Willowbank Raceway — and uses a dedicated dirt circuit surfaced with decomposed granite that becomes progressively grippier as the day wears on. The club runs two separate circuits: an autocross course (1 km, 8 corners) for the autocross championship and a longer sprint course (1.3 km, 7 corners) for the open sprint rounds. Drivers compete individually against the clock, making it low-risk and accessible for newcomers. Annual programs also include khanacross, a Drivers Challenge series and social car-club events, and the club actively supports junior participation.

Founded 1954Autocross championshipSprint championshipDecomposed granite surfaceJunior-friendly

The circuits & events

  • Autocross circuit — 1 km · 8 cornersThe club's main autocross course. Drivers compete one at a time against the clock across multiple classes. Grippier surface as the day progresses.
  • Sprint circuit — 1.3 km · 7 cornersA longer layout used for open sprint rounds, where drivers can explore higher speeds in a controlled, timed environment.
  • KhanacrossCone-based car-club events requiring accurate, tight car placement — a great entry point for complete beginners in their everyday car.
  • Drivers Challenge seriesA dedicated multi-event championship series run alongside the annual autocross and sprint championships.
  • Social & club eventsCar-club runs, cruises, show-and-shine events and community activities round out the IWMAC calendar.

Good to know

  • Getting thereWillowbank Park is at Lot 102 Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306 — about 45 minutes west of Brisbane via the Ipswich Motorway.
  • Getting startedThe club's website has a dedicated Getting Started section. First-timers can often compete in road-registered cars; check current class rules before entering.
  • Surface gripThe decomposed granite surface builds grip as rubber goes down through the day — later runs in each session can be noticeably faster.
  • MembershipAn online member login and booking system is available. Two annual championships run for autocross and sprints, with results published on the club website.

FAQ

What is autocross and how does it work at IWMAC?
Autocross is a timed motorsport discipline where drivers navigate a defined course one at a time, competing against the clock rather than other cars directly. IWMAC's autocross circuit is 1 km long with 8 corners on a decomposed granite surface at Willowbank.
Can I compete in my everyday car?
Many IWMAC events are accessible to drivers in standard road-registered vehicles. Check the club's supplementary regulations (Sup Regs) for the specific event class rules before entering.
What is the difference between autocross and sprints at IWMAC?
The autocross course is 1 km long with 8 corners; the sprint course is longer at 1.3 km with 7 corners. Both are timed runs on the same decomposed granite surface, but sprints allow higher speeds over a greater distance.
Is there a junior program?
IWMAC actively supports junior and new participants, with a Getting Started section on their website. The club's structure and timed (non-contact) format makes it one of the more accessible entry points into competitive motorsport for younger drivers.
How do I enter an IWMAC event?
Event calendars, supplementary regulations and booking links are published on iwmac.org.au. Members can log in and register online.
Visit IWMAC Website

Quick facts

  • Founded1954
  • Autocross track1 km · 8 corners
  • Sprint track1.3 km · 7 corners
  • SurfaceDecomposed granite
  • AreaWillowbank, Ipswich QLD
  • Good forFamilies · juniors · newcomers
  • Rating5.0 / 5 (10 reviews)

Contact Information

Phone
+61 419 676 668
Website
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Address
Willowbank Park, Lot 102 Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306, Willowbank, Queensland

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