The Lismore Speedway is to go ahead this Saturday night at the Lismore Showground. This was confirmed by Promoter David Lander today.

The second race meet of the 2019/2020 season is due to get underway at 5:30pm and conclude at its normal time of 10pm and features the Wingless Sprintcars, AMCA Nationals, Production Sedans, Junior Sedans, National 4's and the Street Stocks.

Adults are $25, Pensioners and TPI $20, High School Students with card $15, two Adults and two High School Students is $65 while kids under 12 are free.

Some residents have voiced concern on social media about the welfare of the horses being stabled at the Lismore Showgrounds if the speedway meeting were to go ahead.

Mark Bailey, National North Coast A&I Secretary Manager, said " two separate government departments, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and NSW Land Services have sent two vets to inspect the horses this morning". He went on to say "their advice was to move the horses to the beef holding areas and for the owners to stay with their horses during the event, then it won't be an issue".

The Lismore Showground has been the temporary home for 150 people and 140 horses in the last four to five days because of the Mt Nardi bush fires. Mark Bailey told the Lismore App that this number is down to 40 people and 30 horses as people are moving back to check on their homes in areas that are in no immediate danger.

While the Mt Nardi bush fire alert is at 'Advice' level and poses no immediate threat to homes in areas of The Channon, Dunoon, Whian Whian and other smaller communities it is still not under control. Residents of areas where the fire is active like Tuntable Falls, Tuntable Creek and Ternia Creek are advised to monitor conditions closely.

If you are going back to your property or have gone, the NSW RFS reminds residents to stay vigilant, regularly monitor news sources (Bush Fires) and keep your evacuation plan in place. Advise family and friends of your decision to return to your property. If you have officially registered that you have left your property and are now retuning, please inform the appropriate organisation.

Stay vigilant and stay safe.