Winton, Victoria facts for kids

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Winton is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It's located about nine kilometres northeast of a larger town called Benalla. Around 2,800 people live in Winton and the other small towns nearby.

What is Winton Known For?

Winton is famous for the Winton Motor Raceway. This is a special track, about three kilometres long, where exciting motor racing events happen. People come from all over to watch cars race here!

A Look at Winton's History

Winton was first settled by people in the year 1853. A few years later, in 1857, the town's layout was officially planned and surveyed.

For many years, the main road connecting Melbourne to Sydney, called the Hume Highway, went right through Winton. But in 1987, a new, faster road called the Hume Freeway was built. This new freeway now goes around Winton, making travel quicker for those passing by.

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