Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the proposal would be included in the 2023 budget, to be tabled this October.

“So far two drag racing circuits have been built, one in Terengganu and the other in Melaka,” he said when opening the 2022 RXZ Members 4.0 Programme at the Terengganu International Drag Strip in Gong Badak here.

He added that with such a facility, youths would have the opportunity to participate in motorsports activities via the proper channels.

Ismail also called for youths to participate in the MyFit@Motorsports 2022, which is a grassroots motorsports development programme under the youth and sports ministry.

He said the programme would include the relevant training courses and clinics to enhance youths’ knowledge on motorsports.

Ismail added that the programme would also help in scouting for new talents to participate in motorsports events and races which are held at the state and national levels.

He said the government was also prepared to support activities by motoring clubs.

“Perhaps we can organise (a gathering of riders) every year and the government can provide sponsorship.

”In this way, we can highlight the interests of these youths. In the process, we will also help reduce the negative perception some people have of these riders,” Ismail added.

Before ending his speech, the prime minister congratulated the organiser of today’s event, which attracted more than 30,000 motoring fans across the country.