The Victorian Government has confirmed it will provide funding to support Motorsport Australia’s Women’s Introduction to Motorsport program throughout Victoria.

The $100,000 investment over two years is part of the Victorian Government’s Inclusive Participation Project Funding stream of the Together More Active program.

Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra welcomed the continued support of the Victorian Government and praised its commitment to funding the growth of active participation in community sport.

“The Victorian Government’s support of the Women’s Introduction to Motorsport program highlights pathways for increased participation, encouraging and enabling greater involvement in motorsport at a community level,” Vohra said.

“We are pleased to partner with the Victorian Government to continue to grow motorsport in Victoria.”

The Hon Ros Spence MP, Victorian Minister for Community Sport, expressed her congratulations to Motorsport Australia on its successful application.

“The Allan Labor Government is a strong supporter of motorsport and increased participation of women in the motorsport community. This funding will help attract and grow participation across all levels of motorsport in Victoria,” Minister Spence said.

“The Together More Active Program is part of the Labor Government’s Active Victoria strategy that sets out Victoria’s priorities for sport and recreation, so even more people can enjoy participating in the sports they love.”

Partnering with Victorian clubs, the program will address common barriers to participation, giving women their first taste of the sport from behind the wheel of their own road car.

Guided by experienced motorsport professionals, participants will learn how to prepare a vehicle, develop essential car control skills through track exercises, and gain insights from those already involved in grassroots motorsport.

Over two years, the program will provide women with skills, confidence, and a supportive introduction to motorsport.

Additionally, more than 1,500 existing members across affiliated clubs will benefit from an expanded community and support infrastructure.

Find out more about Motorsport Australia’s Women’s Introduction to Motorsport Program.