Motorsport
A sport that involves the use of motorised vehicles.
Australia is home to one of the oldest surviving motorsport events in the world, the Alpine Rally, which was first held in 1921.
The first national body for motorsport in Australia, the Confederation of Australia Motor Sport (CAMS) was established in 1953. 1,3
Discover more about motorsport through the Clearinghouse evidence base:
- Modified Sports - adaptations that make motorsport more inclusive and accessible.
- Australian Sport History - history and Hall of Fame information about motorsport.
Evolution:
- Confederation of Australia Motor Sport (CAMS) [1953-2020]
- Motorsport Australia [2020-]
Participation
An estimated 64,500 Australians [aged 15+] participated in motorsport at least once in 2024. 2
An estimated 6,000 Australian children [aged 0-14] participated in motorsport at least once in 2024. 2
An estimated 13,000 Australian women [aged 15+] and an estimated 51,000 Australian men [aged 15+] participated in motorsport at least once in 2024. 2
Explore further participation statistics for motorsport through the AusPlay online portal., opens in a new tab
Governing body
Motorsport Australia is an organisation recognised by government at all levels as the National controlling body for the sport of motorsport in Australia.
Following the organisations creation in 1953, the Confederation of Australia Motor Sport changed its name to Motorsport Australia in 2020.1
REFERENCES
- Our History, opens in a new tab, Motorsport Australia, (accessed 8 January 2026)
- AusPlay Data Portal: Participation by activity, opens in a new tab, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 15 October 2025)
- A short history of the Alpine Rally, opens in a new tab, Alpine Rally, (accessed 8 January 2026)
Documents
The Clearinghouse for Sport has sought permission from relevant organisations for the inclusion of their documents in this archive. Copyright ownership remains vested with the organisation and as such permission from the copyright owner should be sought if you wish to communicate, adapt or reproduce these documents.
- Motorsport Australia Annual Report 2023[PDF • 7.53 mb]
- Motorsport Australia Annual Report 2022[PDF • 12.79 mb]
- Motorsport Australia Annual Report 2021[PDF • 9.61 mb]
- Motorsport Australia Annual Report 2020[PDF • 23.12 mb]
- Motorsport Australia Annual Report 2019[PDF • 15.01 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2018[PDF • 14.36 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2017[PDF • 16.2 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2016[PDF • 10.87 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2015[PDF • 4.88 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2014[PDF • 2.97 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2013[PDF • 1.94 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2012[PDF • 1.62 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2011[PDF • 1.91 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2010[PDF • 1.87 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2009[PDF • 1.91 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2008[PDF • 2.46 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2007[PDF • 2.24 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2006[PDF • 2.27 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2005[PDF • 3.33 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2004[PDF • 2.39 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2003[PDF • 1.4 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2002[PDF • 3.03 mb]
- CAMS Annual Report 2001[PDF • 9.38 mb]
- Motorsport Australia Strategic Plan 2023-2025[PDF • 7.98 mb]
- Motorsport Australia Strategic Plan 2020-2022[PDF • 10.86 mb]
- CAMS Strategic Plan 2017-2019[PDF • 905.9 kb]
- CAMS Strategic Plan 2014-2016[PDF • 8.45 mb]
- CAMS Anti-Doping Policy: Quick Info [no date][PDF • 1021.4 kb]
