If you’re getting behind the wheel of a race vehicle, you’ll need a Speedway Australia licence.
You can complete the process online by selecting the correct category below. If you haven’t previously held a Speedway Australia licence, select “First Time Licence”. If you are updating your existing licence, select “Renew Licence”. If you need to transfer to a higher licence category select “Upgrade Licence”.
First Time Licence
For new competitors applying for their first annual Speedway Australia licence-
365 days
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National eligibility
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Complementary insurance
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Championship eligible
Renew Licence
For existing licence holders renewing-
365 days
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National eligibility
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Complementary insurance
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Championship eligible
Upgrade Your Licence
For existing licence holders who wish to upgrade to a higher division.-
Race in multiple divisions
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A maximum of five racing divisions per licence holder
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You are only required to pay for the highest licence category selected.
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National eligibility
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Complementary insurance
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Championship eligible
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To add a division of the same or lower class, contact Admin
One Day Licence
For drivers competing in a single event or trying speedway for the first time-
1 day
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Maximum of 2 per financial year
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National eligibility
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Complementary insurance
Before you're licensed, have you...
- Completed a Health Statement in full?
(Required by all applicants.) - Provided a passport sized photo with NO hats or sunglasses, if required?
(New photo required every 5 years for seniors and 2 years for under 17s. Junior photos must have been taken in the last 3 months). - New Licence Holders: Attached a clearly legible proof of age document such as; birth certificate, drivers licence, passport, proof of age card or student ID.
Medical Examinations
All applicants (including marshals and mechanics) must submit a health statement.
For drivers UNDER 60 years of age, a medical examination is required every 2 years.
For drivers 60 years of age and over, a medical examination is required annually.
In all cases, the medical examination must be completed no more than 3 months prior to the date of application and known medical conditions will require an annual review.
Please note, SCCA and Wingless Sprint drivers are required to supply a new medical examination every year regardless of age, as per the SCCA rule book.
Download our current medical standards here.
The Speedway Australia medical form can be found here.