Motorsport Australia notes the recent media coverage on the purported sale of the Australian Auto-Sport Alliance by the Benalla Auto Club to a private investment group, and the uncertainty that has arisen. 

Motorsport Australia wants to ensure that the Benalla Auto Club can continue to serve their members and run events with the peace of mind that comes with being a Motorsport Australia affiliated club – first and foremost, access to industry leading insurance coverage, trusted integrity frameworks, and experienced officials.  

Equally we want to ensure all promoters, clubs and competitors can continue to enjoy motorsport events – and critically that means adequate insurance with certainty of coverage is in place. 

Motorsport Australia CEO Josh Blanksby acknowledges the difficult situation faced by Benalla Auto Club and has met with the club to provide the ongoing support they need to conduct business as usual, with confidence.   

“The Benalla Auto Club has been a long-standing Motorsport Australia affiliated club and the recent developments do not change that,” Blanksby said.  

“Motorsport Australia exists for the entire motorsport community, to ensure that motorsport events are delivered in a safe, fair and fun way. Every weekend, across every state and territory.  

“We want to ensure that all motorsport events in Australia are conducted with adequate insurance coverage and with uncompromised risk and safety protocols in place.”  

Motorsport Australia welcomes any promoter, club or circuit operator who has concerns regarding an upcoming event and the insurance coverage that is provided to contact Michael Melilli, General Manager, Commercial & Membership (0457 107 545) or Bruce Astbury, National Business Development Manager (0419 353 011). 

Motorsport Australia confirms that all events it has sanctioned for Winton Motor Raceway will go ahead as planned.