Speedway Australia Statement – Walcha Demo Derby Incident

Speedway Australia wishes to clarify recent media reports regarding an incident at the Walcha Motorcycle Rally Demo Derby.

The activity in question was not a speedway event, did not involve a speedway-registered race car, and did not take place at a Speedway Australia–sanctioned venue.

While we understand the public interest surrounding the incident, we want to reassure our community that this wasn’t a Speedway event in any capacity.

This unfortunate accident underscores the importance of Speedway Australia’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that all speedway activities take place in safe, professional, and well-regulated Speedway Australia approved venues nationwide, that meet a minimum standard of regulations, governance and safety.

Speedway Australia extends its sincere sympathies to those injured and affected by the incident.

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