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Benalla Auto Club Inc
March 14 at 1:17 PM ·
Wakefield Park
In a result that is set to secure the future of Motorsport in the Goulburn Mulwaree Shire and Greater NSW, The Benalla Auto Club is excited to announce that Wakefield Park has been sold to Steve Shelley. Shelley is the owner of Pheasant Wood Circuit at Marulan, just 25 minutes drive from Wakefield Park towards Sydney.
Both the BAC General Manager Stephen Whyte and Steve Shelley have attributed the facilitation of the arrangement to Local Liberal Member Wendy Tuckerman.
BAC Group General Manager Stephen Whyte Quote:
“Today is a significant moment for the Future of Wakefield Park. With Steve and his team having significant experience in Motorsport facility management and event management, I couldn’t think of anyone better to be the custodian of Wakefield Park Raceway. It is significant that Steve already knows the area and the current situation with Wakefield Park and I have no doubt he will continue to work with the Residents, Council and Government to secure the future of the Facility. This arrangement would not have happened without the significant involvement and passion of Local Liberal Member Wendy Tuckerman. Throughout this whole process, the Support of Wendy and her understanding of what we (the current BAC management) inherited, has given us some positive direction and clear indication of the obvious support from the government for the future of the Raceway. I must also acknowledge the Goulburn Mulwaree Council CEO Aaron Johanssen and council staff that have been working through this behind the scenes over this time. We also look forward to continuing to work with Steve and his team in the future as they put plans together to reopen the circuit.
Steve Shelley Quote:
I am passionate about Wakefield Park and have competed there on many occasions. The opportunity to continue our Track Ownership along with investment in the local community of Goulburn is something that we believe is critically important for the future of Motorsport in the region. I’d like to thank Wendy Tuckerman for putting myself together with Stephen and the Benalla Auto Club Group, and for being so passionate about a Motorsport Strategy that gives us the confidence to commit to this wonderful opportunity. I look forward to working closely with the neighbours of Wakefield Park and The Goulburn Mulwaree Shire Council when planning and securing the future of Wakefield, and especially avoiding any repeat of mistakes made in the past.
I hope all parties and the Motorsport fraternity in New South Wales will be buoyed by this announcement about Wakefield Park Raceway.
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