The WA Sporting Car Club is a motorsport organisation that has operated for over 80 years in the state of Western Australia.
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Abbreviation: | WASCC |
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Type: | Sports Club |
Headquarters: | Neerabup, Western Australia |
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Website: | wascc.asn.au |
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The club was involved in the development of flying mile speed contests in 1932,[1] as well as the Albany Speed Classic in 1936.
In the 1930s, activities included hill climbs,[2] open events,[3] organisation of country events,[4] speed tests,[5] and trials, including events previously run by the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia.[6] It had also operated from other raceways, including the Caversham Raceway, the Brooklands Track (1930s West Subiaco),[7] Nicholson Road, Cannington track,[8] as well as country locations.[9]
In the 1969, The club opened Wanneroo Park Raceway, Now known as Carco.com.au Raceway.[10]
The WASCC continues to be the operator of Carco.com.au Raceway.
The Club has had a range of periodicals that have included other clubs and related sports based in Western Australia over the years.