Rocket Allstars Points Chase Passes The Half Way Mark
(Sunday, 7 March 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
The Rocket Allstars Racing Series moved to the Perth Motorplex, just south of the western capital, as part of the 39th Westernationals last weekend. |
Western Australian Teams Set Nine National Records At Home
(Sunday, 7 March 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Leading the record chase at last weekend's 2010 Westernationals at Perth Motorplex was John Zappia. The Perth based Monaro delivered a series of low 5.8 second passes to move the ANDRA National Record down to a world class 5.815 seconds. |
Phillips: "The Power is not the Problem"
(Saturday, 6 March 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Former National Champion Gary Phillips has returned from a semi final berth at the Westernationals rating the weekend as a solid advance in the right direction for the Lucas Oils Studebaker Doorslammer. |
Caleb Oberg Moves Into Championship Contention With Another Final Round Appearance At Westernationals
(Friday, 5 March 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Eleven year old drag racer Caleb Oberg again left a number of older and more experienced competitors in his wake on the way to claiming the runner up trophy in Junior Dragster at last weekend's Western Nationals at the Perth Motorplex. It was Oberg's second major event final round appearance of the season having also been runner up at the Fuchs Australian Nationals. |
Zappia Beats Weather To Westernationals Doorslammer Crown
(Wednesday, 3 March 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Weather conditions contributed to engine problems for a number of teams in ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer at the 2010 Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, but despite a hurried engine change after the first round of racing John Zappia's Striker Crushing Monaro continued its 5.8 second performances into a win in the all Perth final against Robin Judd. |
Redgrave Moves Up Nine Places With Western Top Bike Win
(Wednesday, 3 March 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
In his second event in Top Bike competition, Ipswich rider Geoff Redgrave moved up to fourth place in ANDRA Pro Series Top Bike with a win at the 2010 Westernationals at Perth Motorplex. His nitrous oxide boosted Suzuki appeared no match for the six second bikes, but reliability and consistency are important at all levels of the sport, and Redgrave was right there when fellow Queenslander Chris Matheson struck traction problems in the final. |
Watch WA's Big Drag Racing Go - Live on the internet!
(Saturday, 27 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
With 352 entries this weekend at the Perth Motorplex for the 39th Westernationals, it makes action too good to miss TODAY and TOMORROW. |
Fabietti To Celebrate Western Swing With An 80’s Theme
(Thursday, 25 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
For the man currently sitting in the number two slot of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer standings, the return to the West Coast promises to be have an 80’s theme but don’t expect to see hairspray and shoulder pads – it’s all about getting back into the 5.80s for the Holden Trade Club Monaro. |
Judd looks to break Westernationals drought
(Thursday, 25 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship leader, Robin Judd, will be out to break a nine-year drought at this weekend’s 39th annual Westernationals at Perth Motorplex, Kwinana Beach. |
Drag Race Upstages ANDRA Pro Series Sponsor Announcement
(Thursday, 25 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Two of motorsport's heavy corporate hitters, Armor All and one of Australia's leading electrical wholesalers Lawrence & Hanson have joined the ranks of ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing. |
L&H And ANDRA Pro Series Confirmed As Official Partners
(Thursday, 25 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
It is with great excitement that we can announce the establishment of a valuable relationship between the L&H Group and ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing. L&H will now be the Official Electrical Suppliers of the ANDRA Pro Series in 2010. |
Phil Read Summernationals Report
(Thursday, 25 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Well what can I say rain, rain, rain, not good. The build up to the race was a busy one for the Jim Read Racing team as everything was prepared after our back to back Perth races. For me it was also busy with the plans for the first official launch of the McDonalds Sponsorship for Sydney Dragway including the Junior Dragster "Search for a Star" Promotion, and also my first Sydney event flying the McDonalds corporate colours on my race car. |
Zap’s Battle In The Wild Wild West
(Thursday, 25 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
This weekend is set to be the biggest battle in ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer drag racing, as the quickest slammers in Australia fight for positions in the Championship at the 39th Annual Westernationals event at the Perth Motorplex. |
Karcher Tri State Top Doorslammer Shootout Launch At Westernationals
(Wednesday, 24 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
The inaugural Karcher Tri State Top Doorslammer Shootout will commence as part of qualifying at this weekend’s 2009 Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex. As part of the exciting ANDRA Pro Series the shootout is a three round “mini championship” incorporating qualifying runs at the Westernationals, the Nitro Champs event at Sydney Dragway in May, and the Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway in Brisbane next June. |
Matheson Maintains Lead In Top Bike
(Wednesday, 24 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Brisbane rider Chris Matheson has had a great debut season in Top Bike, and goes into this weekend's round of the ANDRA Pro Series at the Perth Motorplex maintaining a slight lead over local hero Jay Upton. Matheson and Upton have shared most of the performance bonuses this season as well as some of the more spectacular incidents. With just 10 points between them each will be looking to step forward at the half way point in the season. |
Judd Returns To Home Event In Doorslammer Lead
(Wednesday, 24 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Perth-based accountant Robin Judd, has edged closer to winning the 2009/2010 ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer Championship despite the recent Summernationals at Sydney Dragway being abandoned due to heavy rain. |
SBR Ready For Racing After Sydney Rain-Out
(Tuesday, 23 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
After a disappointing rain-out in Sydney, Stuart Bishop, the Stuart Bishop Racing crew and the ’67 Diamond Doorslammer are now on their way to Perth for round five of the ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorslammer championship. |
Phillips Unveils New ‘Slammer
(Tuesday, 23 February 2010) Posted by ANDRA Communications
Former National Doorslammer Champion, Gary Phillips unveiled his refurbished Lucas Oils Studebaker last weekend, stirring a great response from fans and fellow racers alike. |
A Special Santo Rapisarda Snapshot, 10pm this Sunday on ONE.
(Friday, 19 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
Despite the fact rain washed away the Summernationals from Sydney Dragway, we still believe this Sunday’s Top Fuel show on ONE HD – is must see Television! |
Shannons Top Fuel Debut Rained Out
(Thursday, 18 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
After travelling across the Hay Plains on Wednesday night the Darren Morgan Racing (DMR) Top Fuel outfit were pumped and ready for a strong result in Sydney at the 2010 Summer Nationals but it wasn't to be as the only winner last weekend was the rain. Following the announcement the week prior of the partnership between DMR and Shannon's Insurance as the primary sponsor the Mildura based team were set to put on a strong showing for fans in Sydney but now they will have to wait until the next round of the ANDRA Pro Series on April 17/18 at Queensland's Willowbank Raceway. |
ANDRA Pro Series continues on ONE Network, with some Summernationals action too!
(Thursday, 18 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
Despite the washout of the Summernationals at Sydney Dragway last weekend, plenty of action is set to crank over the next month or so with all featured categories from the event still being showcased on ONE HD. |
Large Entry List Firms WA’s Big Go As A Winner
(Wednesday, 17 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
A staggering 349 entries have been received for the 39th annual Westernationals. |
South East Bikes Migrate West For The End Of Summer!
(Wednesday, 17 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
What started out as a small group of racers looking for some extra championship points, has developed into a yearly pilgrimage for South Queensland bike racers. 16 Queensland racers - including a container load of 12 bikes - will be invading the 39th annual Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex on the 27th-28th of February 2010. |
ENZED Announces Major Sponsorship Of Top Fuel Championships
(Wednesday, 17 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
ENZED have been confirmed as the naming rights sponsors of the Australian Top Fuel Championships, to be held at Willowbank Raceway in April. |
ENZED Renews ANDRA Pro Series Major Sponsorship
(Monday, 15 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Mobile hose and fittings specialists ENZED, has renewed its major associate sponsorship of ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing after a highly successful initial involvement. ENZED will now retain the ‘presented by’ Series status until at least the end of the 2011 season. |
TBR Go Totally Wild This Wednesday
(Monday, 15 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Team Bray Racing and the world of smoky burn outs will take centre stage on the popular Channel Ten children''s show Totally Wild this Wednesday at 8.00am. |
Rain Ends Summernationals Early
(Saturday, 13 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
The latest round of the ANDRA Pro Series has been cancelled due to a continuing storm and rain system that hit the greater Sydney Area.
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Rain Puts Paid To Summernationals Day 1, ANDRA Pro Series Heavy Hitters Back At 10am Today!
(Saturday, 13 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
A strong storm system that hit the greater Sydney Area during Summernationals qualifying, has seen two qualifying sessions added for Today''s action at Sydney Dragway - starting at 10AM. |
Mifsud and Janis take Unfamiliar Rides into ANDRA Summernationals
(Friday, 12 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
When it was confirmed that Mike Janis would head to Australia for the Summernationals Sean Mifsud decided to vacate the familiar confines of his Wild Willy Top Doorslammer in favor of placing Janis behind the wheel. Not to be left out of his hometown event Mifsud will now be competing behind the wheel of the former Peter Lovering 55 Bel Air. |
Hambridge Back with a Vengeance This Weekend!
(Thursday, 11 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
After a start to 2010 that can conservatively be described as ‘less than ideal’, Team APM Top Alcohol Dragster pilot Aaron Hambridge is upbeat about his chances at this weekend’s Summernationals at Sydney Dragway. |
Zap In Sydney And Confident
(Thursday, 11 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
John Zappia has travelled the width of Australia in the Zappia Racing transporter from Perth to Sydney – a distance of over 4,100 km (0ver 2,500 miles) to compete in the Summernationals this weekend at Sydney Dragway, and is confident the Striker “Crusher” Monaro will produce the goods in ANDRA Pro Series Top Doorlammer Round 4. |
Final Test And Tune For Summernationals Done And Run!
(Thursday, 11 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
A tough group of ANDRA Pro Series Cars took the opportunity to test at Sydney Dragway last night (Wednesday) in readiness for the ANDRA Pro Series action via the Summernationals in Sydney Dragway this Friday and Saturday! |
Bray Looking For Another PB In Sydney
(Thursday, 11 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Three months ago, Victor Bray almost equaled his personal best elapsed time of 6.010 at the Perth Motorplex in Western Australia. The six times national champion is anxious to go better again this weekend, at the 2010 Summernationals and move up the score board in the ANDRA Pro Series championship points. |
UPDATED: Louie Rapisarda Top Fuel Tribute Announced In Readiness For The Summernationals Event In Sydney.
(Wednesday, 10 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
The contribution to Australian Top Fuel by Santo Rapisarda over decades has been enormous and as a stirring and emotional tribute to the 20th Anniversary of Louie Rapisarda's tragic passing, Sydney Dragway would like to announce in conjunction with Santo and his family - a Top Fuel tribute incentive, with $20,000 prizemoney up for grabs. |
JRR Looking For A Consistently Sensational Summernationals
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Jim Read Racing is ready to take on the country's quickest Top Fuel dragsters this weekend as the ANDRA Pro Series heads to Sydney. The prestigious Summernationals event will see an awesome line-up of nitro action on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th February at Sydney Dragway. |
Position Vacant: Communications and PR Manager
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
The Australian National Drag Racing Association in Adelaide seeks a motivated and talented Communications / PR Manager. |
Nominations Invited For Division Director Positions In Four ANDRA Divisions
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Under the provisions of the ANDRA Constitution, nominations are invited from Full Members of ANDRA for the position of Division Director in the South Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia Divisions. Due to the appointment of the Alternate in Northern Australia in 2009, the position of Division Director is also open. |
Nominations Invited For ANDRA Divisional Delegate Positions
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Under the provisions of the ANDRA Constitution, nominations are open from Full Members of ANDRA for selected Divisional Council Delegate positions in all Divisions. FOUR positions are open in South Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, and FIVE are open in. Western Australia, Northern Australia and Victoria/Tasmania Nominations from Full Members of ANDRA are invited. |
"JBS Jet" Ready for Take Off at Summernationals
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
The Newby Top Alcohol Team is ready to race and feeling confident, having made it to the finals at the Australian Nationals, which was the last time they ran the car. |
DMR And Shannons Team Up For Summernationals Assault
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Darren Morgan Racing and Shannon''s Insurance have teamed up for what is going to be a busy three weeks for the Mildura Missile. The Shannon''s Insurance Top Fuel Dragster will be attending the Summer Nationals at Sydney Dragway on the 12th - 13th, then the Motorvate Melbourne car show on the 20th and will then travel to Port Augusta for the Port Augusta Motor show on the 27th. |
Rain Hampers Janis’ Pre- Summernationals Test Session
(Tuesday, 9 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Mike Janis left his Buffalo, NY home headed for Sydney on Wednesday February 3rd, 25 hours later he landed in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. “It’s a long trip but it’s still less time than the haul to Edmonton that cost me two IHRA titles,” laughed Janis. |
Tight And Tough 16-car Pro Stock Field For Summernationals!
(Thursday, 4 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
Next weekend’s 2010 Summernationals (February 12 – 13 at Sydney Dragway) will feature the biggest lineup of Pro Stock cars to ever attempt qualifying for an ANDRA Pro Series Event. |
Drag Racing For A Great Cause At Portland This Weekend
(Thursday, 4 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
The South Coast Drag Racing Association is proud to announce that Discovery Auto Group Portland has come on board as a major naming rights sponsor for the "Drags for Wishes" event which is to be held at the South Coast Raceway on the 5th and 6th of February 2010. This is the forth year of running the "Drags for Wishes" event which raises money to go towards granting seriously ill children with life threatening medical conditions, their most cherished wishes. With support from Discovery Auto Group, this event will help us raise even more money to go towards this fantastic cause. |
Show Your Ride In A Summernationals Showcar Corral!
(Tuesday, 2 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
The Summernationals is not JUST about ANDRA Pro Series cars and Sydney''s best Drag Racers ripping down the quarter mile, it is also a chance to see some awesome machines up close and personal! |
Summernationals Merchandise Sure To Sizzle!
(Tuesday, 2 February 2010) Posted by Dean Neal
ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing returns to burn at Sydney Dragway for the birthday event of the venue – the Summernationals and as always, some great event Merchandise is available. |
Second HEMI-powered Dodge to Join Team Mopar Australia
(Monday, 1 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
The opposition will see red when Team Mopar Australia launches a second HEMI-powered Dodge down the quarter mile in 2010. The second Dodge in red livery will give Team Mopar Australia an advantage in their goal to remain at the top of the Pro Stock Championship leader board. |
Jason Hedges Racing Ready for 2010 Summernationals
(Monday, 1 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
In just three weeks time, the Jason Hedges Racing team will be hitting the track for the first time for the 2010 Calendar Year. The last time that the team took to the racetrack was on the West Coast of Australia for the inaugural Pro Stock event held at the Perth Motorplex facility. At thus event, the team failed to miss the championship field by four thousandths of a second, however, went to the final and scored runner up in the consolation bracket and also managed to reset a personal best elapsed time in the process. |
Top Doorslammers To Tear Up Mildura
(Monday, 1 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Edge Hotel Motel Sunset Strip is set to play host to the fastest sedan-bodied cars on the planet. |
Cannuli Takes Maiden Top Alcohol Victory In Perth
(Monday, 1 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Queensland’s John Cannuli has taken his maiden win in the Top Alcohol category of the ANDRA Pro Series with victory in Round 3 at Western Australia’s Perth Motorplex. |
Howard Rides To Victory In Perth Pro Stock Motorcycle
(Monday, 1 February 2010) Posted by Rob Sharp
Despite struggling in qualifying, ever-green Pro Stock Motorcycle racer, Phil ‘Bluey’ Howard has taken out the latest round of the ANDRA Pro Series Championship, held at Western Australia’s Perth Motorplex with a near faultless eliminations performance. |
