Tyrecycle partnered with Motorsport Australia and the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend to carry out a tire recycling pilot program on May 23-25. The pilot project saw 168 tires recycled over the course of the three-day event in South Australia.
Tyrecycle CEO Jim Fairweather said that working with Motorsport Australia will help to raise awareness about the opportunities and benefits of adopting sustainable practices across all levels of the motorsport industry: “By having Tyrecycle’s nation-leading used tire collection and recycling expertise trackside this weekend, we’ve been able to offer racing competitors and motorsport administrators a convenient and safe way to manage end-of-life tires.
“Effective sustainability strategies require accurate, event-specific data. This tire recycling pilot was designed not only to divert waste but also to generate insights into the types and volumes of tires used, logistical considerations for on-site collection, and the viability of downstream recycling processes.”
Sunil Vohra, CEO of Motorsport Australia, said that tires are a significant waste product for motorsport, and the ability to recycle race tires post-event at scale is a shared goal for the motorsport community.
Alistair MacDonald, CEO of the Shell V-Power Motorsport Park at The Bend, added, “The success of this pilot is proof that sustainable tire disposal can be integrated into motorsport operations without compromising performance, safety, or event efficiency.”
