The Winton Motor Raceway sits in the homonymous town of Winton, Victoria, on a two-and-a-half-hour ride from Melbourne, in Australia. The 1.86-mile (2.99-km) road course has an intricate and highly technical layout consisting of 12 tight angle turns and several straight segments. The combination of the natural ups and downs with the curvy disposition of the track restricts visibility for the racers, making it harder to react and maneuver accordingly at a higher speed. The circuit has just turned 60 years old as it opened on November 26th, 1961. The climate on the road course is warm and temperate, with an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year, so checking the weather conditions and preparing in advance is a must.
The Winton Motor Raceway starts in the middle of its longest straightaway, the Kitome straight. Turns one and two are 90-degree corners and go in opposite directions into the BP Ultimate straight. The Honda and Nissan corners form the northern rectangle and lead into the Fott Waste Straight and, from there, into turn number five, the only fast-paced sweeper in the circuit. Corners six to nine are a real challenge for driver's maneuverability and speed control, leading into a couple of straights and 90-degree turns before closing the loop.