On 23 and 24 August, the village of Leyburn is completely taken over by local and interstate racing drivers, their friends and family, and spectators for the Historic Leyburn Motor Sprints. This tiny town of 300 swells to in excess of 15,000 people every August for two days of 'racing', showcasing some of the finest historic racing vehicles in the country.
A commemoration of Queensland's first ever Australian Grand Prix, which was held at Leyburn in 1949, this annual two day event treats enthusiasts to an array of sprint racing classes including open wheelers and sports cars, as they wind their way around the houses and through the heart of the country hamlet of Leyburn.
The Leyburn Sprints offers a friendly, rural, family atmosphere with stalls, entertainment, camping and a variety of delicious food on offer.
There will be a new track for this year's event.
CONTACT DETAILS
Email: secretary@leyburnmotorsprints.com.au
Web:
www.leyburnmotorsprints.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open Saturday from 0800 until 1700. Open Sunday from 0800 until 1500.
Date:
From
23 Aug 08
To
24 Aug 08
Frequency: Annual
Venue: Township of Leyburn
MacIntyre Street
Leyburn
Queensland, Australia
4365
ENTRY COSTS
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $15.00 | 23 - 24 Aug 08 | Entry cost is per day and includes a souvenir program. |
| Adult | $25.00 | 23 - 24 Aug 08 | Weekend pass - entry for Saturday and Sunday. |
| Child (Aged 0-12) | $0.00 | 23 - 24 Aug 08 | Children 12 years old and under are free. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome at this family friendly event.
Disabled: The venue is at ground level and is wheelchair accessible.
Miscellaneous:
The facilities in Leyburn include the Leyburn Motel, General Store, Historic Royal Hotel (owned by Shane Webcke) and two historic churches. Catering at the event will be provided by Fast Food Kiosks and there will be stew and damper available on Saturday night with live Blues Music. The Royal Hotel will be offering a buffet as well as restaurant meals and bookings for this are essential on (07) 4695 0129. There will be 1,500 more track side seats available at this year's event.
Leyburn is approximately 40 minutes north-west of Warwick via the Sprint Route Tourist Drive; 45 minutes south-west of Toowoomba on the Toowoomba-Karara Road; 219 kilometres south-west of Brisbane and 36 kilometres from Clifton. Leyburn is located in the Warwick Shire, Queensland, a sleepy township, once a bustling goldfield.
No animals are allowed at this event as they are a danger during motor racing.
