EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MEL EDWARDS
Email: motorsportsnt@bigpond.com
Phone: 08 89 472733
Mel was first introduced to Territory motorsport in 1996 , her husband
being a participant in various events held by the Darwin Motorcycle
Club and at the time the Top End Junior Moto X Club. Always a keen
photographer, Mel decided in 2005 that it was time to register her
business and make motorsport photography her full time sport. Mel then
approached other motorsporting clubs in Darwin to provide her photographic
services. A great response has led to Mel's business having a large
involvement within the motorsport clubs providing promotional material
and photos for their competitors, friends and family. She has also created
a wonderful rapport within the motorsporting community. Being Territory
proud Mel would love to see motorsport in the Territory become world famous !
PRESIDENT
GRANT HAMON
Email: grant.hamon@nt.gov.au
Mobile: 0407 610 235
Grant Hamon was first involveded in motor sport in the early 1980's
competing in Street Stocks for several years at theTennant Creek
Speedway before getting involved with Go-Kart racing. He instigated
and implemented the Tennant Creek Street Circuit Go-Kart Grand Prix
in the 1990's which soon became Tennant Creek's major event and
operated for 13 years. Grant got involved with the Darwin Karting
Association (DKA) in 1996, becoming Vice President of the DKA in 1999
and President in 2000 still retaining this postion today.
In 2002, Grant was asked to take on the role of President of the Northern
Territory MotorSports Council. The then elected Sports Minister Jack Ah
Kit moved to replace the TMSB in August 2002 and replace it with an
interim Board until a new Peak Body for Motor Sports was formed in
February 2007. Grant now heads up MotorSports NT as interim President
until elections are held in July 2008.
SECRETARY
CHRIS RENEHAN
Email: moonbeam@bigpond.net.au
Mobile: 0409 893 873
Chris Renehan has been racing a dirt Go Kart at Northline Speedway
since 1994. Also serving on the Northline Speedway Committee in that
time. He has won the title twice, and has competed all over Australia,
where he is ranked thirteenth. Currently he serves on the Speedway
Management Board, The Board of Combined Northern Territory
Speedways, as well as Motorsports NT.
TREASURER & PUBLIC OFFICER
CHRIS LOVEWELL
Email: clovewell@acerdarwin.com.au
Mobile: 0448 811 801
Chris Lovewell has been involved with Motor sports for over 30 years.
His initial introduction was at the Surfers Paradise international Drag
way in Queensland where he produced excellent 'Street Drag' times.
Following a good mate into the local Queensland Speedway scene,
Chris was involved in providing pit crew support. This involvement
provided him with a greater appreciation and awareness of many
different aspects of Motor Sport, both as a driver and as a supporting
crew member. In 2001 after being in Darwin for some time Chris joined
the Top End Mud Racing Association (TEMRA) as a competitor in the 4WD
Modified class. Chris was hooked and later joined the TEMRA Committee
as Promotions Officer. In 2005 Chris was appointed to the position of
Treasurer for the Motor Sports Council and was actively involved in the
implementation of MotorSports NT. In 2005 Chris was appointed as
President for Top End Mud Racing Association and is also current
Treasurer of MotorSports NT. |
