Racecourse Lane

NSWUnclassified road2.5 km6 segments

5.8Sports

2.5 kmTotal length

6Segments

10Grey spot segments

Racecourse Lane is a 2 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)67%

Sports score IQR: 5.7 - 6.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed89%Unsealed12%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk75%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 31 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110734595Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.1 #110734592Asphalt0.13 km6.05.86.1 #108783217Asphalt0.49 km6.05.76.2 #110734591Asphalt0.59 km5.95.66.0 #110734596Asphalt0.47 km5.85.55.9 #110734597Asphalt0.60 km5.75.45.8 #110734598Asphalt0.18 km5.65.35.8 #109675733Asphalt0.35 km3.35.06.1 #109675732Asphalt0.11 km3.35.06.1 #109264081-0.12 km3.23.23.3 #109264080-0.03 km3.13.13.3 #108907295Unpaved0.52 km2.93.02.9 #108977127Unpaved0.03 km2.45.04.0 #111183814Unpaved0.05 km2.44.54.0 #111183816Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0 #111183813Unpaved0.20 km2.45.34.0 #111183815Unpaved0.06 km2.44.44.0 #108977126Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #108783218Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #108783219Unpaved0.15 km2.44.34.0 #108977125Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0 #109238793Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #109238792Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0 #109238794Unpaved0.29 km2.44.74.0 #108772300Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #108772301Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0 #108772302Unpaved0.15 km2.44.54.0 #109416084Unpaved0.27 km2.35.94.0 #109675731Unpaved0.48 km2.33.84.0 #109264078-0.03 km2.03.33.9 #109070968-0.03 km1.93.13.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/racecourse-lane-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Racecourse Lane?+

Racecourse Lane is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Racecourse Lane sealed?+

Yes. Racecourse Lane is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Racecourse Lane good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Racecourse Lane scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Racecourse Lane in a caravan?+

Yes. Racecourse Lane scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Racecourse Lane?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on Racecourse Lane - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 21 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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