MILDURA'S Timmis Speedway is "praying" for government assistance to help fund a lighting and electrical upgrade after racing at the popular venue was indefinitely suspended, putting the entire 2022-23 season at risk.

In news that stunned the motor racing fraternity, the Mildura Speedway Drivers Club announced the suspension on Tuesday night, saying it needed at least $250,000 to upgrade the track's electricit