The Malta Motorsport Federation (MMF) said today that it welcomed a proposal submitted to the government for the development of a Motorsport Racing Facility as part of the Land Reclamation expression of interest programme.
The federation said this submission complemented what it had been advocating since its establishment that the development of a Road Safety and Motorsport Facility in Malta was a realistic and sustainable project.
"The development of a motorsport facility would help the growth of the sport, reduce road accidents, lessen expenses enthusiasts who travel abroad to practice their sport in a proper safe environment and accommodate the diverse range of local and international motorsport events," the federation said.
Such a facility would also generate a ripple effect in the local economy by generating more work for local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and be a major contributor in the sport tourism niche market.