Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced funding of £187,000 for health and safety equipment for the motorsports sector.
Gordon Lyons said the funding will go towards the purchase of safety bales which can be shared across the sector at road races and other events.
The minister also said the sector will benefit from investment in other safety equipment, which will improve safety at race events and for those participating in track days.
Motorsports events like the North West 200 draw thousands to Northern Ireland each year.
The minister met with representatives from the governing bodies for motorsport in Northern Ireland at Stormont on Tuesday to hear about how the equipment will be used at events.
Minister Lyons highlighted the need to provide safer conditions for up and coming racers, saying: “We have some of the best motorsport talent in the world here in Northern Ireland and local races and circuits are important to develop their careers.
