The source of the Alice Springs News Online report three days ago about Chief Minister Adam Giles splashing millions on motor sports wasn’t far off the mark.
Mr Giles announced the following grants this morning:-
$1.85m for Alice Springs Speedway and Go-karts for infrastructure upgrades.
$1m 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,” says Mr Giles.
“There’s already a huge buzz around the inaugural Red CentreNATS in September this year with 100 registrations six months out.”