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LEGENDS SUPPORT PLACE TO RACE
A new campaign and fighting fund to help save Gold Coast motorsport venues has received the support of no less than five former World Champions – just a day after its official launch!
Gold Coast businessmen and motorsport identities Terry Morris and Brett “Crusher” Murray, have set-up a campaign called “Place To Race” to kick the Gold Coast City Council into action over the decimation of motorsport facilities in the city.
The action from the pair comes after years of neglect towards Gold Coast venues where motorsport competitors of all ages, shapes and sizes can enjoy their sport.
The stand by the pair has been joined by five-time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan, three-time Formula 1 World Champion, Sir Jack Brabham, 1980 Formula 1 World Champion, Alan Jones, 1987 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner and 1995 Junior and 1997 Senior World Karting Champion, James Courtney.
It is expected that these legends of Australian motorsport will be joined by a host of other high-profile motorsport identities in the coming weeks.
Morris and Murray have thrown both cash and resources at the project, which they have titled “Place to Race”.
“To have five former Australian world champions come out in support of Place To Race on day one is just mind-blowing,” said Morris.
“I think this says, in no uncertain terms, that this is a serious, serious situation and the decision makers need to start listening.”
Murray was equally humbled by the support of Australia’s motorsport legends.
“If these guys were endorsing a commercial product this would have cost us millions of dollars,” said Murray.
“Everyone of these guys leapt at the chance to be involved and that just goes to show that they are as sick of the rhetoric as we are. Our kids and grand kids need somewhere to race and learn the skills that will make them better road users.”
A new website has been launched www.placetorace.com.au where all Gold Coast motorsport clubs, stakeholders and fans can register to receive regular information.
It also lists the contact details of all Gold Coast councillors and encourages stakeholders to contact them on a regular basis.
There will also be regular twitter updates and a facebook page – both can be found by searching for “placetorace”.
It is envisaged there will be a public rally for all interested parties in coming weeks.
