The speedway will host drivers from across the Territory.

Nominations have been received for F500, AMCA’s, street stocks, Juniors, dirt karts and NT Sedans.

AMCA’s will be represented by two Katherine drivers as a practice for the up and coming AMCA Challenge in August.

At speedway this Saturday night the club will be holding a memorial scattering of the ashes for John Kokegei, a valued and respected member of Katherine Speedway.

Saturday night will be a primer for a very busy year for the club as it will be hosting the NT Junior Sedans Title on July 6 and 7 and the NT Formula 500 titles on August 3-5.

Both events will run with corresponding Australian titles and will brings many interstate competitors to Katherine.

The calendar for this year:

July 6-7 – NT Junior Sedan Title

August 3-5 – NT Formula 500 Titles and AMCA Challenge

September 1 – Club night

September 29 – Club night

October 20 – Club night

Thanks to the NT Government and Motorsports NT, 2018 will see the Katherine Speedway build new facilities at the track including accessible and modern toilet blocks for both spectators and participants.

Other works include significant plumbing and electrical servicing upgrades, a new bore and water tank installation being trialed this Saturday night that will very much help in the preparation of the track surfaces and keep dust at bay.

The Katherine Speedway has an experienced and dedicated committee, a growing list of members and loyal sponsors we are always looking for reliable volunteers to assist in duties such as canteen operations, officials and fire crew, please let us know via phone 0427187525 or via email: Katherinespeedway@gmail.com

Gates open 5.30pm with racing starting at sunset.

The club has a full canteen and licensed bar.

Entry is $10 per adult and gold coin donation for kids, with Seniors and Club Members half price. Club Membership forms are available upon entry.