Applications for the inaugural SA Car Club Program now open

Monday, 27 March 2023

Classic and historic car clubs will hit top gear under a new grant program aimed at accelerating the growth of motorsport communities. 

The SA Car Club Program is set to fuel the expansion plans for car and motorcycle clubs and the passionate motoring enthusiasts and classic car lovers across the state. 

The $2 million program will provide $500,000 worth of grants per year, over four years, to support local clubs to host bigger and better events while meeting rising operating costs, including managing their role within the conditional registration scheme.

Funding can be used for projects including:

• Purchase of new safety and operational equipment
• Systems improvements, such as software upgrades and data collection
• Training of instructors, officials, administrators, and volunteers
• Initiatives to boost female participation rates.

The new grant scheme – the first of its kind in South Australia – coincides with the return of the Adelaide Motorsport Festival this weekend.

There are more than 200 recognised motoring clubs in South Australia with over 39,000 vehicles registered through the recently expanded conditional registration scheme, comprising a mix of historic, left-hand drive and street rod vehicles.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport will provide ongoing support to applicants throughout the duration of the program.

Applications for the inaugural SA Car Club Program open today and close at midday 24 April 2023.

Eligible clubs must have at least 20 members and been operating for 12 months or longer.

Visit dit.sa.gov.au/SACarClubProgram for more information and to apply.