The South Coast is set to host two massive adrenaline-filled days with monster trucks and superfast dirt bikes coming to the region.
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The events, Australian Motocross Invitational and Monster Truck Madness, will run over the weekend of Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20 and will feature a track to be purpose built within the Nowra Speedway precinct.
Following the cancellation of the 2021 Australian Supercross Championship, the event was confirmed and made possible with the NSW Regional Accelerated Events Fund, designed to stimulate events back into regional towns.
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Promoter of MAP Events Group Mark Petersen said he hopes the event will bring smiles to many faces while putting money back into the community.
"The Shoalhaven has been heavily effected over the past two years. Fires, floods and COVID travel restrictions have not made it easy for a region that relies heavily on tourism," said Mr Petersen.
Hopefully this event brings smiles to many family faces and while injecting valuable dollars back into the community.
- Promoter of MAP Events Group Mark Petersen
"This is a special event to me. I live in the Shoalhaven, I have seen first hand the impacts that have presented to local businesses in the past two years.
"Hopefully this event brings smiles to many family faces and while injecting valuable dollars back into the community.
Mr Petersen said the size of the event, with all the infrastructure required would be normally only seen in capital cities or very large regional destinations.
On the Saturday, fans will witness 'MotoX Skins' featuring Australia's best motocross riders. 15 MX1, 15 MX2 and 10 MX3 are personally invited to compete in this unique short course action packed format.
Current Australian motocross champion, Luke Clout was the first to receive an invitation and jumped at the opportunity to compete.
"Having the opportunity to race in front of solid crowds with an exciting race format will be fun. CDR Monster Energy Yamaha will be bringing our full factory set up, we look forward to meeting the fans and gaining great exposure for our sponsors," Luke said.
Following the motocross, Monster Truck Madness will commence with 1500hp tropical thunder monster trucks ready to destroy everything in its path.
On Sunday, the monster trucks will return plus a MotoX event featuring Australia's best juniors, women's and amateur classes.
Sunday's program will finish with a one-off demolition derby, winner take all competition.
Additional entertainment soon to be announced will also feature in the Saturday twilight program.
Single and two-day passes will be available from 9am on Thursday, December 16 at MAPevents.com.au or Trybooking.com
Limited tickets are being made available for the event and are expected to sell out.
Tickets start from $20 and $100 for a family of four.