Central Australian motorsports score big in Budget 2015

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10 April 2015

Motorsport in Central Australia and the Barkly will be zooming ahead with $4.45 million allocated for events and infrastructure upgrades at key facilities across the region in Budget 2015.

“The Red Centre is home to a huge community of motorsports enthusiasts and my Government wants to make it easier for them to access great facilities and fantastic events in their own backyard,” Chief Minister Adam Giles said.

“Motorsports fans have a lot to look forward to in Budget 2015 with a multi-million dollar package of sports infrastructure spending lined-up right across the Territory.”

Central Australian and Barkly motorsports investments include:

$1.85 million for Alice Springs Speedway and Go-karts for infrastructure upgrades
$1 million for the Central Australia Drag Racing Association to replace and extend their existing track
$100 000 for the expansion of the Alice Springs Inland Dragway burnout pad.
$500 000 for the Tennant Creek Speedway towards a new tower and club house, as well as facilities upgrades.
The Central Australian tourism industry and local car lovers are also the big winners from a $1 million investment in the Red CentreNATS – a brand new motorsports event for Alice Springs.

“There’s already a huge buzz around the inaugural Red CentreNATS in September this year with 100 registrations six months out,” Mr Giles said.

“It will be an absolute cracker of an event, at a wonderful time of year in Alice, with something for everyone from judged competitions and an official Burnout Masters Qualifier to Show and Shine.”

Budget 2015 provides additional spending for sport, recreation and cultural activities so all Territorians can enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.
“The Government is ensuring all Territorians have a chance to access quality motorsports facilities,” Sports Minister Gary Higgins said.

“Our investment in motorsports organisations, infrastructure and events is an investment in a vibrant and growing motorsport community in the Northern Territory.”