Motorcycle park reopening explored

STEPS to reopen the Frankston Motorcycle Park have been taken. The motorcycle track at 102R Old Wells Road, Seaford, has been closed since December 2017. 16-year-old Sebastian D’Imperio died in an accident at the track that month.

Last week, Frankston Council announced it is seeking expressions of interest for a new operator to take over the site. In a statement it said “Frankston City Council is excited to launch the next stage for one of our most iconic facilities – Frankston Motorcycle Park.”

“This 7.37-hectare site was historically a go-to for riders of all ages and skill levels. The park has been closed for some time and no longer meets current safety and operational standards set by Motorcycling Australia and Motorcycling Victoria. “Council is now seeking a skilled and forward-thinking operator to partner with the Frankston City Motorcycle Club and lead the park into its next era as a premier motorcycling destination in Victoria.”

In August 2024, Frankston councillors voted to work with the Frankston City Motorcycle Club to explore options to reopen the park. The decision followed the release of a coroner’s report into D’Imperio’s death, which did not make any adverse findings or recommendations. The coroner’s report read “the available evidence does not support a finding that there was a poor safety culture generally at FCMP at the relevant time or that such a culture caused or contributed to the incident in which Sebastian sustained the injuries that led to his death.”

Before the park can reopen, works must take place to upgrade the track and clean up vandalism.

First published in the Frankston Times – 24 June 2025