The Finocchiaro CLP Government is delivering world-class infrastructure, major events and economic certainty for Territorians, with just one month to go until the FIM Motocross Grand Prix (MXGP) roars into Darwin for the first time.
The track headworks are now complete, with a fully integrated pitlane, accessible spectator areas, and essential services installed, ready for the final shaping of the track.
From 19-21 September, Hidden Valley will host three days of elite racing action, marking the first time in 24 years the MXGP has been held in Australia, and serving as the grand finale of the 2025 season.
For fans, the first-ever MXGP Rider Signing Session will take place at the Darwin Waterfront, featuring autograph opportunities from MXGP and WMX stars including Maxime Renaux, Jago Geerts and Calvin Vlaanderen of Yamaha, Camden McLellan and Guillem Farres of Triumph, Larissa Papenmeier and Kevin Brumann, along with live music, stunt shows, and more.
Minister for Major Events and Tourism and Hospitality Marie-Clare Boothby said the action-packed weekend would put the Northern Territory on the global stage, with fans coming from every state and territory in Australia and internationally from the USA, UK, and NZ.
"With ticket holders travelling from interstate and overseas and a broadcast audience of 700 million across 100 countries, this is a massive opportunity to showcase our unique Territory lifestyle and cement our reputation as a world-class host of major events," Ms Boothby said.
"We're expecting around 32,000 spectators across the three days, and the economic impact will be just as impressive injecting $20.9 million into our economy each year until 2029.
"This is shaping up to be the same kind of buzz as the international cricket matches held in Darwin last week, and we encourage all our locals to jump online and grab their tickets, as tickets are selling fast."
Treasurer and Minister for Logistics and Infrastructure Bill Yan said the completion of the headworks marked a major milestone.
"Once complete, this will be one of the most exhilarating and technically challenging motocross tracks ever built in Australia," said Mr Yan.
"This reflects our government's commitment to building infrastructure that supports major events and delivers real economic outcomes during our year of action, certainty and security."
The 1.6km circuit includes 22 corners, 21 jumps, and a 90m starting straight, built using specialised local soil supplied by A1 Plant & Civil.
An Infront Moto Racing representative said the Darwin event will be historic.
"Fans will witness the crowning of the MXGP, MX2 and WMX World Champions in what promises to be a truly historic weekend for the sport.
"There is no better stage to close an unforgettable season than here in Australia with its passionate fans and spectacular setting."
Motorcycling Australia CEO Peter Doyle said the countdown is on.
"It's been a whirlwind 15 months since the MXGP of Australia was first announced, with an enormous amount of time and energy gone into bringing the Darwin spectacular to life.
"And now, a month out, we're on the final part of the runway before we get to admire the extraordinary skills of the MXGP elite as well over 100 Aussies competing in Darwin as wildcards or in the MA Motocross State Challenge."
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