About Winton Motor Raceway
Winton Motor Raceway — "the nation's action track" — is one of Australia's most loved and enduring circuits, set in northern Victoria near Benalla. It runs two circuits: the 3.0 km National Circuit with 12 technical turns and the shorter 2.03 km Club Circuit, plus a versatile skidpan. Tight, undulating and famously demanding, it has hosted touring cars, truck racing, historics and drifting over a history spanning decades. As well as competition, Winton runs public-facing programs: Trackschool track days, Test & Tune sessions, Super Sprints and community Fun Days, while the V8 Hot Laps experience lets passengers feel the circuit at full speed. The smooth, precise layout earns consistent praise from drivers who enjoy a track that genuinely rewards skill.
Two circuits + skidpanNational 3.0km · 12 turnsTrack days & Test & TuneV8 Hot LapsDecades of history
FAQ
How long is the Winton circuit?
Winton has two layouts: the National Circuit is 3.0 km with 12 technical turns, and the shorter Club Circuit is 2.03 km. There is also a dedicated skidpan.
Can the public drive on the track?
Yes, through booked programs rather than walk-up hire. Winton runs Trackschool track days and Test & Tune sessions for drivers, plus V8 Hot Laps where the public rides as a passenger at full speed.
What is the V8 Hot Laps experience?
V8 Hot Laps is a ride-along experience: you sit in as a passenger while a driver laps the circuit at speed, a popular way to feel the track without needing a competition licence.
Do I need a racing licence to take part?
It depends on the event. Competitive race meetings require a motorsport competition licence, while track days, Test & Tune and hot laps have their own entry conditions — always check the specific event listing.
Where is Winton Motor Raceway?
It is at Huntley St, Winton, in northern Victoria, near Benalla and just off the Hume Freeway between Melbourne and the New South Wales border.