Motor sports in the Territory welcome their new home today with the completion of the Territory Labor Government’s $6 million Motor Sports House project at Hidden Valley.

Built by local company C&R Constructions, the $4.9 million design and construct tender supported 30 construction jobs, with $1.1 million delivering roads and infrastructure upgrades.

The new purpose-built facility provides a corporate meeting place for industry and events, hot desk and administration facilities, and training and conference rooms.

The welcome foyer features a custom-built Sprint Car (Speedway) hanging from the ceiling and screens displaying footage of local motor sports.

The facility houses a world-class function and event space with spectacular trackside views, is fully equipped with audio/video capabilities and can hold up to 200 people.

There are more than 8000 locally licenced motorsports competitors, pit crew, volunteers and officials in the Territory, and more than 180,000 spectators turn out to watch a range of motor sports events each year.

Motor sport activities are well represented throughout the Territory, and many are held at Hidden Valley, including the BetEasy Darwin Triple Crown race in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, drag racing, Speedway and drift events.

Motor Sports House is available for event use seven days a week and offers a premier VIP option for corporate groups, as well as a modern, spacious location for functions.

Quotes from Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Lauren Moss:

“The Territory Labor Government is investing $13 million in motor sports infrastructure to support local motor sports clubs, create jobs for locals and attract visitors to the Territory.

“Motor sports are hugely popular in the Territory and now we have a modern, multi-purpose facility that brings Hidden Valley in line with other Australian sporting venues. It will also support the local motor sports community with improved amenities and administrative infrastructure.

“We have invested in a range of upgrades at Hidden Valley, including new broadcast-quality lighting on the Drags track, new trackside irrigation, new safety barriers and tyre walls, and improvements to trackside spectator viewing areas.”

Quotes from President, Motor Sports NT, Gary Pendlebury:

“Motor Sports NT are delighted with our new HQ; the addition of Motor Sports House as part of the Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex means we can now offer a central corporate meeting place for industry and events in line with other Australian motor sport venues.

“Territorians love their motor sport and its evolution over the past 30 years throughout the Territory reinforces just how important the growth of motorsports activities is, as both an economic and a social ‘driver’ to Territorians.

“Motor Sports NT recognises and supports the ongoing commitment by the NT Government through funding assistance for events and infrastructure, which is essential to ensure the popularity of motorsports and their contribution to the NT economy continues to grow.”

Media contact: Lisa Sennett 0436 929 858 lisaj.sennett@nt.gov.au