{"id":447344,"date":"2026-05-27T07:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/447344\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T07:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:12:21","slug":"supercars-news-brodie-kostecki-backs-moreton-motorsport-park-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/447344\/","title":{"rendered":"Supercars news: Brodie Kostecki backs Moreton Motorsport Park plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Supercars-SymmonsPlains-2026-222-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018Our last-ever chance\u2019: Kostecki\u2019s plea to motorsport community\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDick Johnson Racing driver Brodie Kostecki. Image: InSyde Media<\/p>\n<p>Last year, Andrew Corbet of Corbet\u2019s Group revealed plans for a privately funded, multi-purpose facility that would include a speedway and motocross track as well as driving training facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed site is on Beachmere Rd, north of Brisbane and a short drive from Caboolture.<\/p>\n<p>Kostecki said South-East Queensland desperately needs Morton Motorsport Park to come to fruition.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on his latest Lucky Dogs Podcast episode, Kostecki asked listeners to support the proposal, which is open for public submissions <a href=\"https:\/\/planning.dsdmip.qld.gov.au\/infrastructure-designation\/submission\/new\/e7511131-2324-f111-8341-6045bdc3f566?fbclid=IwY2xjawRqLDhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYDhmDb7H7JM3GxQ0JfbOmXkh3Ma1B7w73fC6pc25eGDfUHULsY5eCRABkvE_aem_Ya7ROeIQ61WSd7uQ4a8-YA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a> via the Queensland Government website.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s probably our last-ever chance to get a speedway in South-East Queensland, which is really sad. It would be cool if everyone could go,\u201d Kostecki said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s pretty important for motorsport in Queensland because obviously Archerfield got taken [away] and Queensland has been home to a lot of speedway stars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe speedway community is awesome and has produced many great drivers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1032087\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/678298252_1612050130926429_9221792503360875842_n.jpg\" alt=\"Moreton Motorsport Park plans.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1358\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Moreton Motorsport Park plans.<\/p>\n<p>The loss of Archerfield Speedway left Brisbane without a venue capable of hosting Sprintcar racing and its associated classes.<\/p>\n<p>Toowoomba Speedway is the nearest noteworthy track to the state\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n<p>However, the proposed Morton facility would go some way to filling the void left by Archerfield.<\/p>\n<p>Motocross has also been dealt several blows in recent years. Most recently, Mick Doohan\u2019s Banyo Raceway was shut down, following the likes of Coolum Pines and North Tivoli Motoland.<\/p>\n<p>Should Moreton Motorsport Park get the go-ahead, plans are for the speedway to host 13 \u201cminor\u201d events annually that would attract an estimated 1000 spectators per meeting.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s expected three \u201cmajor\u201d events would also take place, hosting 4000 spectators.<\/p>\n<p>Motocross would also get 26 minor events and three major events with 100 and 1000 spectators per event respectively.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s thought the precinct could generate $32 million in annual revenue, with benefits to the local community businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Public consultation is open until June 11.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1032086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/674142298_1612050217593087_8128467723421863518_n.jpg\" alt=\"A wide view of the Moreton Motorsport Park on Beachmere Rd, north of Brisbane.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1358\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>A wide view of the Moreton Motorsport Park in relation to Beachmere Rd, north of Brisbane.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/speedway-news-2026-moreton-motorsport-park-proposal-public-submissions-details-brodie-kostecki-comments-reaction\/%link%\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/a\/250635\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dick Johnson Racing driver Brodie Kostecki. 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