Eastern Creek. $93 million proposal

The Australian Racing Drivers Club (ARDC) has revealed a $93 million “Supercircuit” plan for the Eastern Creek International Raceway, in a bid to host Australia’s first Formula One Grand Prix under lights. The $350,000 report, commissioned by the club, said the new facility could be built within two years, using more than 70 per cent of the existing circuit. “It will be a spectacular sight in a natural environment,” said Clive Bowen, of the British company, Apex Design, which drew up the plans. The ARDC, which commenced racing in Parramatta Park in 1952, leased Eastern Creek from the NSW Government.