Speedway Australia Information

SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA’S MISSION STATEMENT To provide unity, leadership, direction and growth as the recognised peak body of speedway racing in Australia by: • Developing standards in safety, training, presentation and performance; • Improving the profile and establishing a promotional image for the industry; and • Co-ordinating, standardising & developing management skills at all levels. SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA’S CORE TASKS • Licensing of competitors and tracks • Complimentary insurance for competitors • Public liability insurance for tracks • Racing rules and personal safety equipment • Track inspections and minimum operating standards • Night of Champions: Australian Speedway Awards + Hall of Fame • National Forum • World Series Sprintcars • Kids to Grids Junior Development Program • Officials Training • Grant Assistance and Operational Grants for venues SPEEDWAY AUSTRALIA’S SCOPE OF OPERATIONS • Adelaide based with 7 staff • Offices in Sydney & Perth • Not for profit organisation with a Committee of 9 • Licence 93 venues • Over 15,000 licence holders • Recognise 76 divisions AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS • Nine National Divisional Bodies (e.g. SSA, SCCA, Speedcars Australia) • State Divisional Bodies • Australasian Speedway Promoters Association • NSW Office of Sport