ACT GOVERNMENT PUTS NEW LIGHT ON SPEEDWAY

The 2024-25 ACT Speedway season looks even brighter following the announcement that the ACT Government, through the Sport and Recreation ACT Community Sport Facilities Program, will assist the National Capital Motorsport Club with two major infrastructure projects at the Fairbain Park facility.

The National Capital Motor Sport Club, manages of the circuit, have been thrilled with the news that the club will be able to further improve the facility for the ever-increasing fan base and participants.

ACT Speedway spokesperson Murray Johnson said: “We publicly thank the ACT Government, the Sports Minister Yvette Berry, and Sport and Recreation ACT for awarding the National Capital Motorsports Club $180,000 in grants to continue to develop Speedway in the region.”

The club will now turn the project plans into reality, which will continue to reduce the environmental impact of the sport in the ACT Region, with the funding supporting with two major LED lighting projects which will assist with the removal temporary diesel-powered light towers, and increase the illumination of the circuit which will provide a better experience for the spectators, and importantly visibility for the drivers.

The club will replace the low efficiency halogen track lights with LED units and remove temporary lights with permanent LED installations.

Johnson continued: “This is a massive boost for Speedway and motorsports in the ACT and the region, and continues the supportive and collaborative relationship between the Labour/Greens coalition ACT Government and the club, which has allowed the ACT Speedway be developed to the point that it has now hosted every tier 1 division of Australian Speedway.”

The 900 horsepower Sprintcars held their first ever event in the ACT last season and are looking to return to the 380m clay circuit under the new lights in 2025.

The works at the ACT Speedway will begin shortly with completion due before the first meeting on November 2 where the Speedcars will return for the ACT Speedcar Championship.