| If it is all about V8 supercars, then how can people | | | | the local economy. |
| stay without discussing anything about the famous | | | | In the year 2009, State Government announced an |
| Barbagallo Raceway. Yes, Wanneroo based | | | | upgrade of the Barbagallo Raceway and this was |
| motorsport circuit in Western Australia is quite a | | | | something that was to affect the future of the |
| popular venue for car races, especially for those who | | | | sport in Western Australia. The Sports Minister urged |
| love to howl, scream and yell at V8 supercars. | | | | V8 bosses to stay in Western Australia and promised |
| Originally, this raceway was known by the name | | | | to meet all requirements along with providing a much |
| Wanneroo Park, but in the year 1979, when | | | | more attractive, safe and wider track for racing. |
| Australian Grand Prix and opening of new pits | | | | So, ultimately it was planned to widen and resurface |
| happened together, it was decided to construct a | | | | the track, add new safety measures and some |
| short circuit which would be linked to the original | | | | drivers' facilities to make the racing events more |
| track. This project was funded by Alf Barbagallo that | | | | entertaining. The decision to upgrade the track could |
| was a prominent Australian motorsport identity and | | | | prove beneficial, as the circuit was being used by |
| so the name was changed to Barbagallo Raceway. | | | | motorsport enthusiasts, Western Australian police and |
| Races and Events | | | | some road safety organizations, alongside. This long |
| The first ever race in Wanneroo Park was held in the | | | | term vision can actually provide greater flexibility |
| year 1969 and after the construction of the new | | | | along with some added amenities, which can make |
| circuit, that is, after 1992 different types of racing | | | | the racing events even more enjoyable. |
| were introduced along with truck racing. In addition to | | | | V8 Bosses in Barbagallo Raceway |
| this, it was also decided to host the events at night, | | | | From Mark Skaife to Peter Brocks, numerous racers |
| so that enthusiasts could enjoy various races and | | | | have marked a record by winning the championships |
| events to their fullest. After frequent races and | | | | at this raceway. In the year 1991, Mark Skaife won |
| events, V8 supercars came up and became one of | | | | the round once in a Nissan GTR, which was his first |
| the topmost racers. | | | | championship success. Likewise, Toll HSV Dealer |
| Resurfaces and Revamps | | | | Team also launched its best racers like Rick Kelly and |
| In the year 2004, the track was fully resurfaced and | | | | Garth Tender and won several championships. |
| this offered a much smoother area for the racers to | | | | Now, both enthusiasts and V8 bosses are looking |
| chase each other. The lap records were breaking | | | | forward to have a better motorsport circuit to |
| drastically after the resurfacing project and this was | | | | double the fun of winning the championships. This |
| something which made Barbagallo Raceway quite | | | | up-gradation will surely encourage V8 bosses and |
| popular among the enthusiasts. Every year numerous | | | | upcoming racers to accept new challenges and come |
| races were held with the V8 supercar championship | | | | up with fresh records. |
| series, which was resulting as a great contribution to | | | | |