The 163 acres (66 ha) site is situated on disused clay pits, previously providing raw materials for brick production, in an area traditionally known for coal mining.

Triple world superbike champion Johnny Rea commented in October 2017 that it would be a good facility for the development of future Irish circuit-race competitors, but had reservations about mixed-use where the circuit might be used for both car and motorcycle events, as each had different criteria within their respective design considerations.

[8] Planning consent granted by Mid-Ulster District Council also covers a proposed second-phase, including a hotel, retail and business units together with a range of community and leisure facilities.

[5][6] In February 2018, David Henderson, principal of Manna Developments announced the signing at Mid Ulster District Council offices in Dungannon of a three-year contract with Daniel Carrera, executive director of Dorna WSBK, to host World Superbike rounds starting from 2019.

[12] In late 2018, the development went into financial administration with Manna head David Henderson still expecting to complete if planning-consent difficulties, stated to have been exacerbated by Mid Ulster District Council, could eventually be overcome.