Darwin V8 leg safe until 2007
24/5/2002 22:32 (V8 Wire - Jason Whittaker) -
The V8 Supercars are welcome in Darwin until at least 2007, Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin said today.
Last year's change in government won’t stop the annual Hidden Valley leg of the V8 series, with Martin confirming Labor would honour the existing contract with the sport, which expires in 2007.
A similar show of support was staged for the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide earlier this year, just weeks after Labor took office there. It seems V8 racing is one of few issues in Australian politics with bi-partisan support.
Ms Martin said the event provided a social and economic boost to the Northern Territory.
"The Supercars are beamed into thousands of homes nationally and internationally, making it truly a valuable asset," she said.
"This year’s race attracted record crowds [more than 36,000 over the three days] and was extremely well run – it is quickly becoming the jewel in the Territory sporting calendar."
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