Motorsport
Motorsport disciplines include: Circuit (contemporary, historic, superkart), Off Road, Rally, and Speed (hill climb, autocross, sprints and supersprints, drifting, regularity).
First Gear, opens in a new tab. Is the introduction into motorsport for kids aged 12-17. First Gear is the first step for getting a full Motorsport Australia licence. The program is designed for small groups to ensure that every participant gets a chance to learn new skills from expert instructors in a safe environment.
Daily Driver, opens in a new tab. For anyone wanting to get involved in motorsport with their everyday road car.
- Sprints. Just one or a small number of vehicles are let out on a track and have to complete a certain number of laps as quickly as possible.
- Hillclimb. Involves a single car on a track racing against the clock.
- Autotest. The aim is to drive your car around a memorised course, as quickly as you can without hitting any cones.
Esports, opens in a new tab. Esports offers a great low cost entry point into motorsport suitable for all ages, skill levels and budgets. Race with like-minded enthusiasts from all around the world on a variety of cars, tracks and disciplines.
Girls on Track, opens in a new tab. A global, not-for-profit initiative - initially launched by former Formula 1 development driver Susie Wolff as 'Dare To Be Different'. In Australia the program is backed by Motorsport Australia and offers two types of events:
- Girls on Track - Inspire. Girls aged 8 – 15 years old have a unique opportunity to get an insight into the motorsport world. These events are free and targeted at schools.
- Girls on Track - Pathways. Events to inspire girls and women aged 15 – 22 years old to pursue career pathways in the motorsport industry.
Women's Introduction to Motorsport program, opens in a new tab. Open to women, non-binary, and gender diverse folk looking to get a start in motorsport. The program covers a range of topics and experiences, designed for participants to experience motorsport for the first time and in the familiarity of their own road car.