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Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex will receive $1.75 million in upgrades from Budget 2009.

 

Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton said today the Hidden Valley Sports Complex is a top class facility and the home of motor sport in the Territory.

 

“Territorians love their motor sport and this funding will make` our facilities even better,” said Mr Hampton.

 

“Hidden Valley hosts the V8 Super Car Series annually and is home to sprint cars, sedan and drifting racing, drag racing, go karts, bike road racing, dirt bike off road racing and mud racing.

 

“$1.15 million is to complete essential drainage works and erosion control across Hidden Valley facilities.

 

“$370 000 in funds will also be used for a number of essential services including electrical works, pedestrian access areas and upgrades to toilet facilities.

 

“$230 000 in funding will be utilised at the Go Kart tracks to re-surface the track and upgrade safety fencing, the drainage works and erosion control to minimise deterioration in the future.

 

“These upgrades are vital to ensure the facility continues to attract local and national events.

 

“This $1.75 million is delivering on part of the Henderson Government’s $4 million election commitment to motor sport.

 

“The Australian Go Kart Titles are nominated to be held in 2012 at Hidden Valley with over 500 karts and 1500 interstate visitors are expected to attend.

 

“There are over 1,000 licensed drivers that use Hidden Valley Motor Sports and over 160,000 people enjoy watching their chosen motor sport annually.

 

“Motor sports are extremely popular in the Territory and a lot of volunteer work goes into the facilities at Hidden Valley.

 

“The Northern Territory Government is proud to support Motor Sport in the Territory.”

 

 

Contact: Natasha Fyles 04488 66 312