The Mildura Harness Racing Club has announced a new major Pacing Cup Carnival Sponsorship deal in local fuel distributor TASCO Petroleum.

The three-year deal is the largest that the harness club has secured in its history and promises to provide the club with the support needed to improve its Pacing Cup Carnival.

Mildura Harness Racing Club CEO Tim Scala said "the Club is thrilled to have secured a local sponsor for our Cup Carnival and we thank Ross Lake and his staff for their support".

"The Carnival will be bigger than ever this year with new attractions including a Mechanical Bull Ride and The Optus Movie Van," Mr Scala said.

"We also have a new major sponsor for the Cup race previously known as the Mark Gurry and Associates Cup, which will now be known as the Tenderprint Australia Cup. Malcolm Campbell has generously supported the Carnival and the Club and also sponsors the winning post."

The Club also wished to thanks the generous support of Park Douglas Printing, which have sponsored our Cup Carnival for over 20 years.

"Shane Smith and his family have been very big supporters of our Carnival and we thank them for their continued support of our Club, as has Mark Gurry in over 20 years of his sponsorship as well," Mr Scala said.

This years’ Cup Carnival begins on Tuesday April 9 with heats of the TASCO Petroleum Cup and the Tenderprint Australia Cup. The Thursday night (April 11) will see the Ladies and Men’s Invitation race and Fashion on the Field Event as well as the Seelite Windows and Doors Trotters Cup.

The Pacing Cup will then be held on Saturday April 13 and many great races will attract a huge crowd.

Tickets are available for all events from the Club on (03) 5023 2454.