Grant Opportunities
As the governing body for Speedway racing in Australia, Speedway Australia is committed to supporting competition at all levels of the sport. As a sign of its commitment, Speedway AUstralia offers grant funding to associations, clubs and venues on a number of levels to assist in the growth of the sport.
Grass Roots Event Grant Scheme
Speedway Australia is pleased to offer a limited number of grants to support Speedway clubs and associations in order to increase grass roots participation in the sport.
Speedway associations and clubs in all areas are eligible for a Grass Roots Event Grant, provided the events are held at a Speedway Australia Insured Track (view track directory).
Examples of Grass Roots Event Grants are available in the Speedway Australia 2011/12 Speedway Handbook. You can request a copy of the Handbook by contacting Speedway Australia here. You may also download an application form here.
QBE Risk Management Track Grant Scheme
To assist in improving the professionalism of our sport and the development of safer Speedway venues across Australia, QBE in conjunction with Speedway Australia Public Liability Insurance Scheme, offer a limited number of Speedway Australia Insured Tracks to receive a financial grant.
QBE Insurance has a very strong commitment to assisting Speedway Australia and the sport of Speedway in improving the standard of venues around the country.
Consideration is given to track improvements such as enhancing safety fences, improving the safety of spectator areas, safety signage, flood lighting, installation of racing lights, upgrading fire safety equipment and other risk management improvements.
Examples of QBE Risk Management Track Grants are available in the Speedway Australia 2011/12 Speedway Handbook. You can request a copy of the Handbook by contacting Speedway Australia here.
