SA Motor Sport Board members revealed
08 Sep 2022
The full membership of the new SA Motor Sport Board, which will help deliver the VALO Adelaide 500, has been revealed.
Outgoing Adelaide Oval SMA chief executive Andrew Daniels will chair the Board, with Mark Warren Chief Executive.
Newly-appointed independent Chair of the Supercars Commission, Michael Masi, is part of the group.
The other members of the board include:
Carolyn Mitchell, commercial lawyer and company director (deputy chair)
Lisa Bishop, Adelaide Fringe deputy chair, former Music SA chief executive
Anna Hurley, hotelier, AHA council member
Martin Haese, former Lord Mayor and Business SA chief executive
Ish Davies, former News Corp SA managing director
Jamie McClurg, Commercial & General executive chairman
Mark Phelps, Ernst & Young managing partner
The news comes after resurfacing works began on the Adelaide circuit.
The South Australian capital is hosting the event for the first time since February 2020.
Major sponsor VALO has been locked in, as have musical acts and tickets.
Grandstand construction is also set to commence in the coming weeks.
"We have managed to bring together an outstanding group of people to drive motor sport in South Australia for years to come,” Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
"Upon coming to government, we hit the ground running for the return of the race in December, and preparations for this year’s Adelaide 500 are now well underway.
"The Motor Sport Board is now well-equipped to lead the longer term planning required to ensure motor sport in this state thrives into the future.
“I warmly welcome the eight new appointments to the SA Motor Sport Board announced by the Premier today,” Daniels added.
“[I] very much look forward to working with my board colleagues and management to build a successful VALO Adelaide 500 this December and for years to come.
“The high calibre of talent across the corporate and public sectors will set us up for success in shaping and delivering Australia’s largest domestic motorsport event.
“All members bring notable expertise and experience to SA Motor Sport and will help us to showcase what Adelaide has to offer.
Daniel was delighted to have Masi as part of the group, with the event to run on December 1-4.
“It is a coup to have the commitment of Michael Masi to the group,” Daniels said.
He adds a depth of motorsport knowledge to the board at a time when we are setting the foundations for the future of the VALO Adelaide 500 and motorsport in this state.
“He has been a trusted advisor for many years, and we are proud to build on our strong relationship with the Supercars Commission.”
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