Ireland's first indoor electric motocross track has officially been opened in Moira.

A £400,000 investment was secured to complete the project on a 35,000 square foot facility, located at junction 9 of the M1.

The 'E-Trax' facility offers children as young as five years old, teenagers and adults the off-road experience of motocross indoors.

The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Uel Mackin officially opened the business along with the company directors, Kyle Rainey and Gareth George. He said: "E-Trax uses pioneering KTM Freeride E bikes, which do not produce noise as they lack gears and a clutch, making them environmentally friendly too; and the use of this type of bike means that the Lisburn Castlereagh area has Ireland's first certified KTM e-park."

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Alderman William Leathem, Chairman of the Council's Development Committee, attending the opening, commented: "Council Officers and Elected members have worked closely with Kyle and Gareth to secure this much needed facility within the Council area. E-Trax offers a fun, safe and controlled environment for people to participate in the motocross sport. The two tracks within E-Trax can accommodate both those new to the sport and those familiar with motocross bikes.

"I am confident that this new attraction will be a great success and will have many residents and visitors through its doors. There is a long standing connection between the Council and the Ulster Grand Prix and I am delighted that we now have established a connection with the motocross sport through E-Trax."

E-Trax Directors Kyle Rainey and Gareth George added: "We are delighted to have secured a site in the Lisburn and Castlereagh Council area. We would like to thank the Council for their help and support in making our vision a reality."

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