WA Sporting Car Club

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The WA Sporting Car Club is a motorsport organisation that has operated for over 80 years in the state of Western Australia.

WA Sporting Car Club
AbbreviationWASCC
Formation1929; 97 years ago (1929)
TypeSports Club
HeadquartersNeerabup, Western Australia
Websitewascc.asn.au

Early years

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The club was involved in the development of flying mile speed contests in 1932,[1] as well as the Albany Speed Classic in 1936.

In the 1930s, activities included hill climbs,[2] open events,[3] organisation of country events,[4] speed tests,[5] and trials,[6] including events previously run by the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia.[7]

It had also operated from other raceways, including the Caversham Raceway,[8] the Brooklands Track (1930s West Subiaco),[9] Nicholson Road, Cannington track,[10] as well as country locations.[11]

Race Track

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In the 1969, The club opened Wanneroo Park Raceway, Now known as Carco.com.au Raceway, and operate it to this day.[12]

Publications

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The Club has had a range of periodicals that have included other clubs and related sports based in Western Australia over the years.[13]

  • Monthly news (1950-1951)[14]
  • The visor (1951-1971)[15]
  • Newsletter - later called 20/20 looking to the future of motorsport in WA[16]
  • The racing line[17]
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Notes

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  12. ^ https://www.wascc.com.au/about-us/ The Move to Wanneroo
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