Wawa Municipal Council received a final report on last year's Northern Nationals Drag Races last night.
Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson says attendance for the event - both in terms of drivers and spectators - did rise.
Patterson particularly highlights a drastic rise in junior drivers, calling that a "really, really good sign" of people getting into the sport, particularly families.
As for the cost of the event, Patterson estimates it was about $7300, though he emphasizes that includes some more things done this year.
Patterson says the purchase of staging will quickly pay off - in how much it saves in rental - though he also notes the figure doesn't include staff time, as it is a municipal event.
During last night's discussion, Patterson also highlighted concerns raised over the last years by the Lady Dunn Health Centre about potential issues for patient transfers due to the closure of airport for the drag races.
Though accommodation attempts are made, Patterson says that is an additional risk the municipality has taken on by deciding to host the drag races.