Broadford Track is the popular name of Broadford State Motorcycle Sports Complex in

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. It is located along

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, approximately from

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near the town of Broadford. Opened in 1975, Broadford Road Circuit (there are 8 tracks in this 96-hectare complex) is long and wide within Reg Hunt Park. It is primarily used for

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, but is also used for car testing, although car racing is restricted to motorcycle-engined vehicles due to planning restrictions and the lack of a track circuit licence. It is located north of Melbourne, on the Strath Creek Rd, Broadford (Just off Hume Freeway). The State Motorcycle Complex also has a

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track. The track has hosted the

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on three occasions: 2002/03 won by

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, 2005/06 won by

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and 2009/10 won by

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. On the infield of the speedway is a junior speedway track. The complex also includes a

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track. In 2014 Motorcycle Victoria leased part of the unused land in the complex to Calibre Sports Inc., a handgun target shooting club who have set up a new range.

References

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External links

Official Broadford Track website

Champions Ride Day, organises Broadford Track rides

Formula Ford Experience Australia, regularly runs drive events at this venue
Motorsport venues in Victoria (state) Sports venues in Victoria (state)