The Tasmanian Government has confirmed it will provide funding to strengthen the Australian Rally Championship’s presence in Tasmania, starting in 2025. This announcement comes as the Bosch Motorsport Australian Rally Championship season finale kicks off this weekend at the Buckby Motors Rally Tasmania event in Burnie.
Minister for Sports and Events Nick Duigan said the Tasmanian Government has always been a strong supporter of the events sector, providing funding to attract, retain and grow events that drive economic growth, tourism and jobs in every region of the State.
“We are thrilled to be able to have committed a total of $300,000 to deliver one round of the Australian Rally Championship in Tasmania each year from 2025 to 2027,” Duigan said.
“We know driving visitation to our regions is important, and that’s why the Government has committed some $68 million over the next four years to support our events sector.
“It’s safe to say the Tasmanian events calendar is looking strong for 2025 and beyond.”
Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra welcomed the support of the Tasmanian Government towards the Australia Rally Championship.
“The Tasmanian Government’s support of the Australian Rally Championship highlights the region’s strong participation and the Government’s commitment to growing rally in Tasmania,” Vohra said.
“We are excited to have the support of Events Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government to deliver a world-class rally event.”
Motorsport Australia, in partnership with Innate Event Group (IEG), will continue to deliver the Australian Rally Championship, with all six event organisers from 2024 recommitting to the 2025 season.
IEG Director & ARC Championship Manager Adrian Coppin expressed excitement about the Tasmanian Government’s support.
“We’re thrilled to build on the solid foundation already in place, with a focus on delivering an enhanced experience for both spectators and competitors.”
The opening round of the 2025 Australian Rally Championship will take place in Canberra on 21-23 March, 2025.
2025 Bosch Motorsport Australia Rally Championship Calendar:
Round 1: Rally of Canberra – 21-23 March*
Round 2: Forest Rally – 23-25 May
Round 3: Rally Queensland – 4-6 July
Round 4: Gippsland Rally – 22-24 August
Round 5: Adelaide Hills Rally – 3-5 October
Round 6: Rally Tasmania – 7-9 November
*Event subject to finalisation of agreement with event promoter
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