Junior development an important step in SA’s motorsport growth
South Australian motorsport’s continual commitment to junior development has been in full flight this month with a number of car clubs holding multiple events targeted at the next generation. With the growth of participation amongst young Australians integral in growing motorsport, like many clubs around the country, South Australian clubs such as the Scout […]
Queensland motorsport helping women through the door
Motorsport Australia’s Queensland Women Intro to Motorsport program has officially been launched with 20 women to get a unique insight into being a grassroots motorsport participant. Taking place at Norwell Motorplex, the program aims to increase participation by educating potential motorsport participants about Motorsport Australia and how to get involved in the sport. […]
Girls on Track webinar featuring award winning founder
The date for the next FIA Girls on Track webinar featuring Breathe founder Jahin Tanvir has been confirmed for Tuesday 9 August at 6:30pm AEST. The webinar is part of the new Girls on Track – Pathways initiative, which gives 15 – 22-year-old girls an opportunity to break into the motorsport industry. The […]
Juniors shine on SA Motorkhana stage
Motorsport Australia SA/NT Director Kristen Bailey believes South Australia’s development of young drivers is heading in the right direction. Bailey attended the third round of the Motorsport Australia SA Motorkhana Championship at Mallala Motorsport Park earlier this month, which saw 43 competitors taking part in the event. While there was a fairly regular […]
Mentor program inspiring girls in motorsport
After a successful opening campaign at this year’s Formula 1 Heineken Australian Grand Prix, the Michelin Mentor program is well and truly in full flight. As part of the Michelin Mentor program, FIA Girls on Track’s Ambassadors and Champions are being paired up with girls who attend Girls on Track events across the country. The […]
Girls On Track July webinar
Motorsport Australia’s next edition of the FIA Girls On Track popular webinar series will focus on sports psychology and sports science. The webinar, to be held on 25 July at 6.30pm AEST, will address a range of topics in the sports science and sports psychology area, a focus for many in motorsport. The […]
Club Development Fund open for round two
Motorsport Australia affiliated clubs have another opportunity to claim a financial boost with the second round of the Supercheap Auto Club Development Fund now open. Targeted at supporting the growth and development of clubs and the motorsport industry, the Supercheap Auto supported program has delivered grants of more than $100,000 through Motorsport Australia in […]
Girls on Track receives NSW funding boost
Motorsport Australia has received funding to expand its FIA Girls on Track program as part of the New South Wales Government’s ‘Her Sport Her Way’ Grant Program. The Program is providing funding of more than $2.5 million over four years to 24 Sporting Organisations within NSW to boost participation, promote leadership and encourage inclusivity […]
Tasmania development programs enjoy record numbers
Tasmania has seen a massive turnout in participants for both of Motorsport Australia’s development programs, Ricciardo’s Racers and FIA Girls on Track. Both programs reached capacity across the weekend with 64 participants attending Ricciardo’s Racers two events, while 55 girls participated in the FIA Girls on Track workshop day. Taking place over two […]
Girls on Track ambassadors headline media webinar
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The next instalment of Motorsport Australia’s FIA Girls on Track online program will take place later this month with a special webinar, presented by Supercheap Auto. Focusing on media pathways, the webinar will feature Nadine Armstrong, Emma Notarfrancesco and Kate Peck – three Girls on Track ambassadors who all work in the automotive and […]