MTA February 2023 SA

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ADELAIDE 500 EVENT
MTA’s Adelaide
500 Event a
Roaring Success
The MTA hosted a corporate
trackside function in December to
celebrate the return of the Adelaide
500 after the association’s members
had been a driving force behind its
revival.
Having the MTA front and centre
of the Adelaide 500 reinforced its
central role as an industry leader
and the strength of the automotive
body. It was equally an important
opportunity to recognise the tireless
efforts of members after two years
of COVID-induced challenges.
With standing room only,
representatives from across the
automotive industry joined Premier
Peter Malinauskas, Leader of the
Opposition David Speirs and special
guests to celebrate the return of the
race to South Australia.
Throughout his address to members,
Peter Malinauskas explained his
own vision for the rapidly evolving
automotive industry. He took
questions from the floor and directly
answered concerns. Thoughtprovoking
topics included fuel
and retail theft, which the Premier
said he would raise with the Police
Commissioner, and business and
workshop preparedness for electric
vehicles.
The MTA is committed to providing
this direct and ongoing access to
decision makers to ensure members
can continue doing what they do best
– running their business.
The overall four-day event was
deemed a success by Adelaide
500 organisers, with more than
258,0000 fans attending to ultimately
see a Holden win the race at its final
Supercars event. This included the
MTA guests who received Friday
admission as part of their ticket
to the trackside function.
“Supercars and racing enthusiasts
alike had been patiently waiting for
the return of the Adelaide street
circuit. It was a tremendous success
and reinforced the critical, wider role
the automotive industry plays
in keeping South Australia moving,”
said MTA CEO Darrell Jacobs.
“We know South Australians love
their cars and motorcycles and
having this permanent fixture now
locked in until 2026 will help to shine
a spotlight on the vehicle retail,
service and repair industry.”
Darrell also took the opportunity to
introduce himself for the first time at
a large member event, outlining his
commitment to the industry before
he commenced as CEO in January.
“I look forward to representing
the industry and working with
governments to continue to make
the automotive industry a vibrant,
visible and viable one for many
years to come,” he said at the time.
“Harnessing the passion and
immense amount of knowledge
that lies across the MTA membership
and the industry is imperative to this.”
The MTA looks forward to hosting a
similar trackside breakfast this year
to build on the success of 2022 and
highlight the best of the automotive
industry with members and wider
stakeholders.
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