Investigations began last year for a site, with the call for the expressions of interest in October. Council assessed a number of areas located within the Rockhampton Region and the rural area between Bouldercombe and Gracemere, located along the Burnett Highway was identified as a potential area for motor sporting facilities and events. The assessment criteria used included:
The identified site at Bouldercombe was selected for further investigation, due to its useable land area not constrained by naturally occurring hazards such as flooding, having highway frontage for improved accessibility and separated from urban areas however within close enough proximity to the city centres and accommodation for convenience.