Warwick Farm Sydney, NSW
Like so many racing circuits in Australia, Warwick Farm came into being on the wave of popularity for motor sport when Jack Brabham began his rise to fame. In Britain, the Aintree circuit, near Liverpool, had been constructed in 1954 inside the horse racing complex which annually hosted the Grand National Steeplechase. This circuit was administered by the British Automobile Racing Club, with Geoff Sykes at the helm, and hosted the Formula One British Grand Prix on five occasions between 1955 and 1962. Brabham actually made his Formula One debut at the circuit in 1955. Although the 4.84km circuit was shortened after 1964, it is still in use for cars and motorcycles.
The Aintree example was the inspiration for Warwick Farm’s circuit, and the Australian Automobile Racing Company was formed for the express purpose of promoting racing at the venue. There were many attractive features of the
