Sponsors and Supporters

The Event provides a unique marketing opportunity to be associated with this unique event that supports one of Australia’s most iconic and worthy charities.

Principal Sponsor

The Lottery Office

100% Australian owned and operated, The Lottery Office is Australia’s ticket to the world’s largest official lotteries. With its Head Office in the Northern Territory and a Service Office in Gold Coast Queensland, The Lottery Office is a market leader in the global lottery industry making it the smartest way to play online with real tickets, no bets.

When a player purchases a ticket in one of The Lottery Office’s official Government licensed lotteries, The Lottery Office purchases a matching ticket into the overseas draw, with the exact numbers chosen by the player. In the event of a win, The Lottery Office collects the full prize amount from the overseas lottery, and then pays the winner the exact same amount, guaranteed! 

The Lottery Office also supports charities and community groups all across Australia. A percentage of each ticket sold by The Lottery Office gets donated to charities Australia-wide, through its Charitable and Community Benefits Fund and is proud to have donated over $1 million into charitable funds within its first 3 years of operation. The Lottery Office is proud to be giving back and making a positive difference in the lives of everyday Australians.

The Lottery Office are proud to be Principal Sponsor for the Outback Air Race 2022, raising funds for a worthy cause.

Major Sponsors

Bose Aviation

Bose Corporation was founded in 1964 by Dr Amar G. Bose, a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, the company is driven by its founding principles, investing in long-term research with one fundamental goal: to develop new technologies with real customer benefits. Bose innovations have spanned decades and industries, creating and transforming categories in audio and beyond. Bose has a simple mission: think of better solutions, create better products, help people enjoy the things they truly love. Everything we do supports this mission and points us forward. Bose aviation headsets are certified to FAA TSO and EASA ETSO standards. No matter why you fly, Bose aviation headsets are engineered to improve the experience. 

Bose Corporation is privately held. The company’s spirit of invention, passion for excellence, and commitment to extraordinary experiences can be found around the world – everywhere Bose does business. 

Recharge Petroleum

Recharge Petroleum is the official fuel partner for the Outback Air Race.  They are the BP distributor for the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of WA and in the Northern Territory.  Recharge Petroleum fuel cards enable them to provide competitive offerings from their own sites as well as BP branded sites across Australia.

Recharge are please to once again be able to sponsor the Outback Air Race raising funds for a worthy cause.

Leg Sponsors

Leg sponsorship is available for each leg of the 2022 Outback Air Race. See the Race Route page for full details on all race legs.

AvPlan

AvPlan are once again providing 12 months free subscription to all participants in the Outback Air Race.  AvPlan EFT is a multi-award winning flight planning and electronic flight bag app that grows with you.  Rigorously tested by Australian pilots, AvPlan EFB integrates everything you need to prepare, plan and execute your flight, whether it be in a recreational aircraft, corporate jet or something in between.

We look forward to welcoming you on board. Download your 30 day free trial today – visit www.avplan-efb.com.

Avplan are generously sponsoring the Adels Grove, Undarra and Karumba legs of the OAR in 2022.

Recreational Aviation Australia

Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) is thrilled to be part of the Outback Air Race 2022. With around 10,000 members, RAAus is the largest sport aviation group in Australia. We train and authorise pilots, flying instructors and maintainers, register a fleet of over 3,200 aircraft, oversee the operations of over 175 Flight Training Schools around the country and support over 25 Aero Clubs. We are a small team of dedicated staff who are committed to helping people realise their dream of safe, accessible, enjoyable aviation.

RAAus is proud to be the Leg Sponsor for Shute Harbour for the 2022 OAR.

TAIT AUTO GROUP GOONDIWINDI & MOREE

Founded in 1958 by Bob & Margaret Tait, Tait Auto Group is a family owned and operated business with locations in Goondiwindi, Moree and Inverell. Now run by their son David Tait.  Tait Auto Group holds multiple vehicle franchises including Toyota, Ford, Holden, Nissan, Mahindra and Hino Trucks.

Tait Auto Group works hard to provide our customers with the very best vehicles and exceptional service.  It is important to the team at Tait Auto Group that our customers leave our dealership with a vehicle that is perfectly suited to their lifestyle and budget.

Tait Auto Group is an integral part of the Goondiwindi, Moree and Inverell communities. Proudly employing over 80 staff from the local area.  Our staff take great pride in the service that they provide our customers, which starts from the moment they walk into our dealerships.

Whether you are looking for a New, used, Demo or our Service and Parts Department, Tait Auto Group has all your automotive needs covered.  If you have any questions about our vehicles or services, please contact one of our helpful team today.

Tait Auto Group is proud to be the Leg Sponsor for Goondiwindi for the 2022 OAR.

AVIS Gladstone

Avis Gladstone is a family owned business forging ahead in its 33rd year of operation.

Built on strong values, our company culture is enthusiastic and collaborative, engaged, passionate and dedicated.

Our business is a fast-paced and collaborative working environment, where we are committed to fostering innovation and putting the customer and our staff at the heart of everything we do.

We have evolved over the years to become a family focused, networked and internally driven unit that inspires and applies family values in all team members, in every department, ensuring when you rent a vehicle from us you’re greeted with our above-and-beyond, personalised service every time.

Avis Gladstone has the largest local fleet of cars, people movers, trucks and mine certified utes, four-wheel drives and dual cabs. No matter what your transport need is or when you need it, rest assured we will have the right vehicle ready and waiting for you.

AVIS Gladstone is proud to be the Leg Sponsor for Gladstone for the 2022 OAR.

Santos

Santos is an Australian natural gas company. Founded in 1954, the company is proud to deliver the economic and environmental benefits of natural gas to homes, businesses and major industries throughout Australia and Asia. With its origins in the Cooper Basin, Santos has one of the largest exploration and production acreages in Australia – including right here in the Maranoa where the company has a long and proud history. Santos’ foundations are based on safe, sustainable operations and working together with shareholders, communities, governments and business partners. It is in that vein that Santos is pleased to be supporting the 2022 Outback Air Race.

Santos is proud to be the Leg Sponsor for Roma for the 2022 OAR.

The Observatory Apartments

Located in the heart of the Jetty precinct The Observatory Holiday self contained apartments have e spectacular views from east facing balconies which are perfect for relaxing and watching the world (and the whales) go by. Being only one block from our dining precinct the lifestyle is relaxed as everything from fine dining to convenience shopping is only a short walk away. Our friendly team look forward to welcoming OAR competitors and sharing our special piece of Australia with you.

The Observatory Apartments are proud to be the Leg Sponsor for Cooinda for the 2022 OAR.

Midcoast Trucks

Midcoast Trucks, Australia’s Largest Used Truck Dealership, and the Mid North Coast’s Isuzu, Scania and Hyster Franchise with Sales & Service facilities in Macksville, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, a Fabrication Workshop, purpose built Panel, Paint & Detail Department, comprehensive range of parts & accessories. We are the market leaders in customising, servicing, repairing, swapping, stretching, building and refurbishing any truck to suit individual business needs both on any of our stock trucks.  The options are endless, hence we are known as the One Stop Truck Shop!

The Midcoast Trucks are proud to be the Leg Sponsor for Coffs Harbour for the 2022 OAR.

Sponsors

Supporters

Phoenix Resilience

The Phoenix Approach:

• The key to resilience is awareness and the ability to anticipate the consequences of events.  This will allow you to effectively plan and prepare for minimisation of adverse impacts and to seize your opportunities to build a smarter business. 
• Phoenix Resilience will be a pillar of strength for your organisation. We will build your success through a close partnership based upon trust, mutual respect and proven performance.
• Our expertise, digital office, knowledge network and innovative resilience concepts can provide high-quality, low-cost solutions to an organisation of any size. 
• To develop and test your resilience capabilities we facilitate industry best practice training programs and exercises.

MGI Parkinson

MGI Parkinson have provided ongoing financial related support and advice to the Outback Air Race committee and Australian Air Race Events Inc.

With over 50 years’ experience and as a fully integrated chartered accounting and business advisory practice, MGI Parkinson provide extensive financial services, specialising in the small to medium enterprise market.

Robert Hind

Robert Hind developed the “AirScore” software specifically for the Outback Air Race (as far back as 1998!) and continues to provide software improvements and support in the lead up to each event.

Robert Hind specialises in programming and spreadsheets for a range of complex tasks as well as high transaction activities. He has developed transport costing and invoicing systems, reconciliation, analytical and mapping tools. Systems developed by Robert are used in conducting business with some of the largest businesses in the world. He aims for high automation, minimum or nil data entry and seamless sharing of data sets across applications. Robert Hind developed the first race scoring software system for the second Outback Air Race. He collaborated with the organisers to select the GPS Data Loggers currently used and generally makes improvements from one Outback Air Race to the next.

Robert is available for new projects and development.

Drone Image

Drone Image is an international award winning aerial drone photography and videography provider based in Perth, Western Australia.

Drone Image specialise in providing stunning cinematic visuals for your next project. They provide a range of services including: drone photography and videography, aerial mapping, cinematography, aerial search, asset inspection, construction and property pre-build visualisation, 360 VR (Virtual Reality) interactive panoramas, and technology consulting services.