The Suzuki RACESAFE team will have an expanded presence in the Australian Supercross Championships’ first foray to the Top End.

International Entertainment Group (IEG) continues to invest heavily in the safety of its series’ riders, contributing over $16,000 in funds to ensure an expanded presence of Suzuki RACESAFE at this weekend’s dual-discipline Supercross and Superbike meeting at Darwin’s Hidden Valley Raceway.

An integral part of Australia’s motorsport safety scene for over 20 years, RACESAFE is considered a field leader in terms of its mobile medical treatment facilities.

The outfit’s makeup includes a range of trauma doctors, specialist surgeons, paramedics, physiotherapists, sport psychologists, nurses, sport medicine specialists and skilled recovery teams.

“The Suzuki RACESAFE team is thrilled to be part of this truly intertnational event in Darwin,” said Suzuki RACESAFE’s director of emergency services, Simon Maas. “IEG has undertaken a massive task bringing together the best riders ontrack and in dirt and we are very pleased to play a crucial role in rider safety.

“Our team will be under great pressure this weekend with a busy schedule on both tracks. The elite riders will be pushing it to the limits and the heat will take a great toll on these motorcycle athletes.

“We have assembled an elite team of medical professionals from across the country who are experts at motorcycle racing medicine. Although we have had months of preparation and planning we hope for a trouble free weekend.”

IEG managing director Yarrive Konsky has first-hand experience of how vital the service is, both as a competitor and team owner, and said Suzuki RACESAFE’s presence was imperative given the size and scale of the event.

“My riders and I have used Suzuki RACESAFE many times so I personally appreciate the tremendous job they do,” said Konsky.

“Since our foray into national championships we have engaged the services of the Suzuki RACESAFE team.”

Motul Pirelli Suzuki’s Matt Moss agreed with the sentiments and said having the medical facility on site offered riders peace of mind.

“It is awesome to have the guys from RACESAFE at each event,” said Moss. “They have been onboard for the last six years now and are a huge help to all the riders.

“For me personally, they have helped me with my injuries not only at the tracks, but also through the recovery phase that follows. It is great to know if you do hurt yourself you are in the best possible hands.”

In addition to the support provided by IEG, Supercross and Superbike riders pay a small levy to support the on track medical service.