Events

1. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 08 Feb 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
2. V8 Supercars 2012 Test Day 11 Feb 12 (Public Event) For the first time in 2012, V8 fans can come and see all the teams testing in the heart of Melbourne for FREE, as Sandown Raceway plays host to it's first ever V8 Test Day.
3. Holland International Festival 18 Feb 12 (Public Event) A popular annual festival showcasing arts, cuisine and activities encompassing the culture and diversity of Holland.
4. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 22 Feb 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
5. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 29 Feb 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
6. Holi Festival 04 Mar 12 (Public Event)
7. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 07 Mar 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
8. Model Railways Expo 10 Mar 12 (Public Event) Model Expo
9. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 21 Mar 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
10. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 28 Mar 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
11. Indian Vasakhi Festival 01 Apr 12 (Public Event)
12. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 04 Apr 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
13. MA Centre 11 Apr 12 (Public Event) Meditation and Yoga Cultural Event
14. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 18 Apr 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
15. Collectables & Hobby Fair 06 May 12 (Public Event) Trade Show
16. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 09 May 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
17. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 16 May 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
18. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 23 May 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
19. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 02 Jun 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race meeting
20. Model Expo 2012 09 Jun 12 (Public Event)
21. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 13 Jun 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
22. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 20 Jun 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race meeting
23. Collectable Fair 24 Jun 12 (Public Event)
24. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 04 Jul 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
25. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 11 Jul 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
26. Sportingbet Park (Hillside) Meeting 18 Jul 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting
27. Sportingbet Park (Lakeside) Meeting 25 Jul 12 (Public Event) Sandown Race Meeting

More Events

Celebrating 50 Years of Sandown

Sandown Raceway is a truly iconic Australian motor circuit, having hosted some of the world's greatest drivers and staged some memorable motorsport events over its history. This year sees the circuit turn 50, having began life on March 22, 1962. A number of activities are planned for later in the year to commemorate the circuits illustrious history. Stay tuned to this website for more details.


2012 Motorsport Calendar

After an exciting year of motorsport events in 2011 culminating in the Norton 360 Sandown Challenge in November, the 2012 dates have just been released, featuring the return of the Sandown 500 in mid September.

  FEB 11        V8 Supercars Test Day & 2012 Season Launch

  JUN 16-17   Victorian State Racing Champs

  JUL 21-22   Victorian State Racing Champs

  SEP 15-16   Sandown 500 (V8 Supercars)

  NOV 10-11  Historic Sandown

  NOV 24-25  Shannons Nationals

History

Built in the early 60’s, Sandown's Motor Circuit has long stood as the premium car racing circuit in Melbourne. Names such as Fangio, Moss, Brabham, Brock, Skaife and Richards all having competing round the fast and famous circuit.

Now the official 'Heritage Round' of the V8 Supercar Championship, the circuit is currently half way through a significant safety upgrade.

Sandown is one of the very few permanent circuits left anywhere in the world, located right in the middle of a metropolitan city. Due to its close proximity to local residents, Sandown is restricted to running five major Motorsport weekends. Currently these include a V8 Supercars event (mid November), Historic Sandown (early November), State Race Series rounds (May & July), and Shannons Nationals (Sept).

More about Motorsport

Lap Records

Click on this link to see the latest Lap Records set at Sandown.

V8 Hot Laps at Sandown

Experience the thrill of taking a V8 Hot Laps around Sandown with Australia's leading V8 Ride & Drive provider - V8RACE. With a variety of options, Hotlaps make a great gift for those who love the adrenalin-pumping action of going quick, and braking even faster!!!

For all the details on experience vouchers, booking dates, price options and much more... logon to www.v8race.com or call 1800 887 223

Function Hire

Located on the ground level of the Grandstand, the Multi-Purpose Room is the perfect facility for your next conference or trade show event. Equipped with ceiling high double door for large vehicle entry, two main bars, capacity for over 1000 people, and much more...

Sandown offers a wide and diverse range of venue hire options including expo areas (indoor & oudoor), general room hire, motor circuit hire, a 4WD training facility, car park hire and much more.

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