A number of major racing events will be held in Mildura over Easter after a tumultuous time for north-west Victoria's rev heads.
Timmis Speedway will host its first race in almost a year when the Sprintcars take to the track.
Angelo Halacus from the Mildura Speedway Drivers Club said the track was closed in July last year due to safety concerns and government help was not forthcoming.
"The reason we've been able to complete our catch fencing and safety upgrades is thanks to businesses, fans, and racers from right around Australia," Mr Halacus said.
"We're probably sitting around the $60,000 mark at the moment and we've still got donations coming through."
Motor mecca
The Mildura speedway was underwater when the Murray River burst its banks late last year, forcing the cancellation of several events.
Gavin Segmen from the Mildura Motorcycle Club said it took a community effort to get the track back in shape.
"Mildura has been the mecca of motorsports for the best part of 40 years," Mr Segmen said.
"We've got Josh Waters in the Australian superbikes leading the championship and his cousin Cameron Waters in the Australian V8 Supercars."
Champion visits
Three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden smashed all of Olympic Park's circuit records when he competed in last month's Crump Classic.
He said he had nothing but good things to say about Mildura.
"They've done an amazing job here, the track staff and all the people that work here at the club," he said.
"It's a pleasure to come ride, the track is insane and in beautiful shape."
Future funding
Representatives from Sunraysia motorsports clubs got together with Mildura Rural City Council earlier this week to discuss the region's first motorsport strategy.
The strategy aims to further expand on the region's motorsport potential.
Mildura Rural City Council Mayor Liam Wood said racing pumped about $21 million into the economy every year.
"We want to see more people going to these events, more people participating in these events, we want to help clubs, grow their efficiencies, and also help them go for funding"
"We're looking to have this strategy finalised by November."
