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    About the ARDC

    Since 1952.

    Established in 1952, ARDC Membership has evolved over 70+ years on the Australian racing scene: from humble beginnings at our home track in Mt Druitt, NSW, to installing Mt Panorama on the motorsport calendar, through to our current standing as Australia’s only on-track Racing Club, operating Sydney Motorsport Park.

    JOIN TODAY!

    Since 1952.

    Our Mission
    Making Memorable Motorsport Experiences

    PASSION
    We are driven, proud of who we are, and we care.
    STEWARDSHIP
    Being a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation is more than just a label – it is who we are and drives what we do. We understand and respect our past and are guided and inspired by those who have gone before. Our Member base and home circuit are a privilege not taken for granted. We use our unique assets, reputation and influence to grow motorsport in Australia. Our decisions and  actions affect all our communities – on and off the racetrack.
    LEADERSHIP
    We aspire to achieve the highest levels of professionalism. We lead by example. We are guided by the principles of Sustainability (Environmental, Social, Governance) We are motivated by the spirit of Innovation.
    ACTION
    We go above and beyond. We make things happen.
    TEAM
    We embrace the art of working together.

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    THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

    The ARDC offers its Members privileges no other motorsport club in Australia can.

    Whether your competitively racing or riding around the track; fine tuning your skills or machine during track days, ride days or private practice sessions; or just looking to soak up the excitement with complimentary spectator entry to many of the exciting and entertaining racing events at Sydney Motorsport Park, plus a whole raft of discounts to the racing and riding experiences, ARDC Membership is the ultimate access pass to Sydney Motorsport Park!

    JOIN TODAY!
    ENTHUSIAST
    Our value Membership for the motorsport and motoring enthusiast
    $
    100
    /YR
    Concession $60
    • Free General Admission access to most SMSP events
    • CARS: 2 x 50% saving on SMSP Track Days/Nightshift Track nights per Membership year
    • BIKES :1 x 50% off SMSP RideDay, plus 1 x 50% discount on Nighshift Ride Nights
    • Savings on SMSP Experiences and access to Members Only Track/Ride Days
    • Reciprocal Rights benefits … and more!
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    COMPETITOR
    Competitors get bigger savings and can bring a mate along to most SMSP events.
    $
    160
    /YR
    Concession $120
    • All of the amazing Enthusiast Benefits, PLUS:
    • Guest Pass (second General Admission entry pass to many SMSP events)
    • ARDC Private Practice discounts
    • ARDC Race Entry Fee discounts
    • ARDC Club Champion eligibility
    • ARDC Voting Rights
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    ENTHUSIAST PLUS
    All the benefits of Enthusiast but with TWO annual guest passes to most SMSP events.
    $
    235
    /YR
    • All of the amazing Enthusiast Benefits, PLUS:
    • 2 x annual Guest Passes (to most SMSP events!
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    ARDC Member Benefits

    For our valued Members At the ARDC we’re always trying to give our Members more. As a thank you for being a valued Member, our…

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    MEMBERS ACCESS

    ARDC Member Event Access

    ARDC Members get access to most* events at Sydney Motorsport Park as part of your annual Membership. Simply show your Member Card and Member Guest…

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    ARDC Reciprocal Rights Deals

    BENEFITS FOR ARDC MEMBERS AND OUR RECIPROCAL RIGHTS PARTNER MEMBERS At the ARDC, we’re always trying to give our Members more. As a thank you…

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    ARDC Club Championships

    ARDC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP The ARDC Club Championship is a prestigious award, having existed at the Club almost since its inception. Previous names to have graced…

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    Startline by ARDC

    Want to become a Race Official and get up close to all the cars, the stars, and the action of Motorsport? Have you ever sat watching F1…

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    ARDC Board and Staff

    The ARDC Board Natalie TurminePresidentJoined the ARDC: 2016Joined the Board: 2017Occupation: CEO, Service and Creative Skills Australia About Natalie Natalie is a keen motorsports enthusiast,…

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    SEVENTY YEARS OF THE AUSTRALIAN RACING DRIVERS CLUB

    1952 – THE ARDC IS BORN

    THE ARDC’S HOME TRACK IS AT MT DRUITT. MEMBERS HELP PROMOTER BELF JONES RUN RACES EVERY SIX WEEKS

    1954 – MT PANORAMA

    THE ARDC FORMS AN ALLIANCE WITH THE BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB (BLCC). IT BUYS LAND BETWEEN MURRAY’S AND HELL CORNERS FROM LOCAL ORCHADIST HILTON RAYNOR TO BUILD THE PITS ON THE MT PANORAMA CIRCUIT.

    1960 – SIR JACK BRABHAM

    SIR JACK WINS HIS SECOND F1 CHAMPIONSHIP AND BECOMES AN ARDC LIFE MEMBER.

    1962 – 6-HOUR

    THE ARDC RUNS A SIX HOUR RACE AT BATHURST TO PROVE MT PANORAMA CAN HANDLE A 500 MILE EVENT.

    1963 – BATHURST 500

    THE ARMSTRONG 500, WHICH STARTED IN 1960 AT PHILLIP ISLAND, IS MOVED TO BATHURST BY THE ARDC. THE BATHURST 500 IS BORN.

    1970 – AMAROO

    THE 1.9KM AMAROO PARK IS BOUGHT BY THE ARDC ON A HANDSHAKE FROM DEVELOPER OSCAR GLASSER. AMAROO IS A MOTOR SPORT PRECINCT WITH ENGINEERING FACILITIES, A HILL CLIMB, SHORT CIRCUIT AND MOTOCROSS TRACK.

    FROM 1970 TO 1983 THE ARDC HOLDS THE CASTROL SIX HOUR, ARGUABLY THE WORLD’S MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCTION MOTORCYCLE RACE AT THE TIME.

    1973 – UPSIZING

    THE ARDC CLUBHOUSE MOVES FROM 360 NORTON STREET LEICHHARDT TO ITS NEW LOCATION AT AMAROO PARK.

    1980 – THE CASTROL SIX HOUR

    AUSTRALIA’S FIRST EVER WORLD 500 MOTORCYCLE CHAMPION WAYNE GARDNER WINS THE CASTROL SIX HOUR RACE AT AMAROO PARK. HE WINS AGAIN IN 1982.

    1994 – SKAIFE MEETS AMAROO

    FIVE-TIME V8 SUPERCAR CHAMP AND ARDC MEMBER MARK SKAIFE HAS HIS FIRST EVER RACE AT AMAROO PARK IN HIS FATHER’S HOLDEN XU-1.

    1996 – THE CREEK

    ARDC MOVES INTO ITS CURRENT HOME AT EASTERN CREEK.

    2005 – MUSCLE

    AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST RETRO TOURING CAR FESTIVAL, THE MUSCLE CAR MASTERS, IS BORN.

    2011 – THE FUTURE

    WITH THE HELP OF OVER $7M IN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AND OVER $2M FROM THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARDC ITSEL,F PLANS FOR EXPANSION BEGIN, WITH A TRACK EXTENSION AND NEW FACILITIES BUILT IN 2012.

    2012 – 60 YEARS YOUNG!

    EASTERN CREEK INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY IS REBRANDED AS SYDNEY MOTORSPORT PARK. THE GP TRACK CAN NOW BE SPLIT IN TWO TO ACCOMMODATE MORE EVENTS, ALLOWING THE NORTH AND SOUTH CIRCUITS TO OPERATE CONCURRENTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY.

    2015 – QUARTER OF A CENTURY ALREADY…

    THE ARDC CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AT SMSP.

    2019

    FURTHER EXPANSION FOR THE FUTURE

    WITH ANOTHER HELPING HAND FROM THE GOVERNMENT, THE ARDC SECURES A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN LED LIGHTING FOR THE PARK, AND THE CREATION OF A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AND BUSINESS HUB BASED AT SMSP

    2020

    UP IN LIGHTS!

    $16 MILLION IS INVESTED IN 127 LIGHT TOWERS, WHICH  ARE INSTALLED ACROSS THE FACILITY TO TURN NIGHT INTO DAY.
    THE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE SUPERCARS IN JULY 2020.

    2022

    SUPER 70!

    THE ARDC CELEBRATES 70 YEARS WITH A TEMPORARY REBAND OF OUR ICONIC FATHERS DAY WEEKEND EVENT.


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    ARDC Membership

    SINCE 1952. The ARDC offers its Members privileges no other motorsport club in Australia can. ARDC Membership is not only compelling – it’s also great value, where you can enjoy hundreds of dollars in benefits for a low-cost annual fee. Choose from either a Car or a Bike Membership, as…

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    ARDC Classic Inc.

    For ARDC Members who enjoy the Classics. In our continuing efforts to keep the ARDC moving forward while recognising the classics, we offer our Members a sub-club within the ARDC, called ARDC Classic Inc., which has been created to assist those with the registration and utilisation of their favourite classic…

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    ARDC Board and Staff

    The ARDC Board Natalie TurminePresidentJoined the ARDC: 2016Joined the Board: 2017Occupation: CEO, Service and Creative Skills Australia About Natalie Natalie is a keen motorsports enthusiast, rider and driver. On the track, Natalie rides a Triumph Daytona 675 and drives her 1975 V8 Datsun 280Z. On the road, she enjoys long…

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    Competitors

    Welcome to the ‘Competitor Portal’ for Sydney Motorsport Park, and the Australian Racing Drivers’ Club, which operates the Park and runs events such as the NSW MA Motor Race Championship and NSW MA Supersprints. On this page, you will find forms, regulations, additional information and links for our competitors, teams…

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    Sustainability at SMSP

    The Australian Racing Drivers’ Club, which powers Sydney Motorsport Park, prioritises our corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility as a key aspect of our business policy. Sustainability Website

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    Our offices are located on Turn 1 at the heart of Sydney Motorsport Park in Eastern Creek.

    Mailing address: P.O.Box 6747, Blacktown DC NSW 2148
    Ph. +612 9672 1000
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