BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Air Race World Championship is headed to Lake Macquarie, with a local date now pencilled in for the calendar in November.
The State Government's putting in $2.5 million to help the city host the Red Bull race, where current World Champion Matt Hall is currently based.
Mayor Kay Fraser says it's reassuring to see this sort of investment in the Hunter.
"The skies will be filled with all Air Race World Championship planes, and obviously the shores of Lake Macquarie will be filled with excited spectators," Cr Fraser said.
"It'll be absolutely fantastic for our city, great to boost our profile, and obviously it'll bring millions of people viewing the air race from all around the world."
The Championship hasn't been held since 2019 due to waning corporate interest, but it's understood a new promoter is backing the tour for 2022.
It's hoped the revival will be a chance to bring the series back and better than ever.
Cr Fraser says it'll be great to see the region on the world stage.
"It's really important, not only for Lake Macquarie, but for the Hunter," Cr Fraser said.
"It's making us to be a destination for people not only in Australia, but worldwide, so while we can showcase our beautiful lake, our beautiful beaches, and all the opportunities and the things that they can do here.
"It really ticks all the boxes for people who just want to come here, be involved in an event, watch an event, or just spend some time in Lake Macquarie."
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| Image credit: Air Race World Championship |
