25 August, 2003

Lakeside Motor Racing Enthusiasts president, Ian Milton, wrote to the Pine Rivers Shire Council on 12 August to request they withdraw their appeal of the heritage listing of Lakeside International Raceway and provide them with an excerpt from Queensland Raceway's quarterly newsletter.

The newsletter (below) highlights the business-like attitude of the Ipswich City Council, their understanding of the benefits of motor racing and their cooperative approach to develop the economic value of Queensland Raceway for the greater community.

To read the Pine Rivers Shire Council's response to this letter, click here to visit our website.

State of the Nation

At last we are getting some recognition for the importance of the Ipswich Motor Sport Precinct to Queensland and its economy. You may not be aware of it but the Precinct brings between 150,000 and 200,000 people a year to Ipswich, which makes it by far the biggest tourist attraction in the region.

Ipswich City Council has commissioned a master planning study to be done to bring the Precinct closer to its real potential as the centre of motor sporting activities for South East Asia. This plan will then be presented to the State Government to ensure they are aware of the large economic benefits the Precinct already brings to Queensland as well as what can be achieved with relatively small investments.

As the plan moves to fruition we expect to see the Precinct become the Mecca for all forms of motorsport; related industries and tourist activities as well as the existing traditional motorsports.

This is exciting stuff to be involved with; especially as major international events are envisaged for the Precinct towards the end of this decade. Expansion of Queensland Raceway will be a vital part of the future of the Precinct. No promises, and it is still a long haul but at last our favourite pastime is getting the visibility it needs to gain government support.

A BIG Thank you to Ipswich City Council from all the people who love have fun in cars and bikes!

To read the Pine Rivers Shire Council's response to this letter, click here to visit our website.

GOAL

LMRE�s goal is to re-instate motor racing at Lakeside International Raceway as soon as possible and assist whichever body will best achieve that outcome.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Lakeside Motor Racing Enthusiasts, Inc. will be on Monday, 1 September at the Pine Rivers Junior Rugby Football Club on Mundin St, Petrie at 7:30PM.

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