Hamilton is situated in the Shire of Southern Grampians in the heart of the Western District of Victoria, and is the major service centre of the area. Approximately 300 kms west of Melbourne, 500 kms South East of Adelaide, Hamilton has 2 caravan parks, 12 hotels / motels, and numerous B&B’s, while further caravan parks and/or hotel/motels are situated at Penshurst, Wannon, and Dunkeld, all within 25 minutes of Hamilton.

Hamilton is renowned for its magnificent Botanical Gardens, while the Hamilton Art Gallery and Ansett Museum, are all well worth a visit. For further information on the sights and delights of the region, contact the Hamilton Visitor Information Centre 1800 807 056 or the Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre 03 55 77 2558

Western Speedway Hamilton
Approximately 3 kms from the Hamilton Post Office, the track is situated on North Boundary Rd, just on the outskirts of Hamilton.The racing track has a clay mix surface and is 446 metres measured one metre off the pole line.
Surrounded by a earth backed concrete safety fence, a further catch fence is located above the safety fence, and then a mesh spectator safety fence is located further back behind this.

There is some car parking available, and limited seating, so spectators are advised to bring chairs.
Catering is provided by a local hot food caterer, while the club canteens provided cold drinks, sweets, tea, coffee and donuts. The club endorses an Alcohol Free Policy during the race meetings, and is a member of the Good Sports Program, encouraging the responsible use of alcohol.

Competitors information:
• There is no camping allowed at the complex.

• A strict curfew applies to the race meeting and no racing will be conducted after curfew.

• The complex is an Alcohol Free Zone during the meetings, with a limited licence for the BBQ after the meeting – Strictly no B.Y.O.

• Water Restrictions are in force, and are currently level 4, which means along with many other restrictions, that there is no car washing allowed in the area.

• All track watering is carried out under the current level 4 water restrictions.

Water is acquired from a private source, and carted with the assistance of Boral Quarries, Hamilton Livestock Services and Vickery Bros – Coleraine.

No water from Wannon Water is used for track watering

For more information on the current water restrictions in Hamilton and surrounding areas, go to www.wannonwater.com.au

The above information was sourced from Western Speedway Hamilton website

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