The partnership will see Speedcafe help drive the profile of the ANDRA Sportsman Series while increasing visibility for ANDRA drag racing more broadly, with Speedcafe and sister publication Torquecafe generating more than 65 million views across a highly engaged motorsport and automotive audience.
Through editorial coverage and promotion opportunities, the partnership is designed to expand ANDRA drag racing’s visibility among Speedcafe’s wide motorsport audience.
The partnership comes as the 2026/2027 ANDRA Sportsman Series prepares to kick off in Alice Springs on August 29 and 30 with the double-header Alice Springs Toyota Desert Nationals, launching a new season which will feature 13 points-paying events across the Northern Territory, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and New South Wales.
ANDRA Chief Executive Officer, Tim McAvaney, said the partnership is an important step in expanding the coverage of drag racing and highlighting the depth of talent within the sport.
“Partnering with Speedcafe is a fantastic opportunity for ANDRA and for the wider drag racing community,” McAvaney said.
“Speedcafe has built a strong reputation as a go-to destination for motorsport news in Australia, and this collaboration will help us put a bigger spotlight on our racers, our events, our venues, and the incredible stories right across ANDRA competition.
“Across the calendar, we want more people seeing the action, following our racers, and being inspired to experience ANDRA events in person – or even be inspired to get involved as a competitor themselves.”
Speedcafe Editorial Director, Andrew van Leeuwen, said the organisation was pleased to be partnering with ANDRA to help elevate the presence of drag racing on its platform and within the broader motorsport landscape.
“Drag racing is an integral part of the Australian motorsport landscape and this partnership with ANDRA gives us the opportunity to ramp up our coverage,” van Leeuwen said.
“That additional coverage will help ANDRA in its mission to grow the sport of drag racing while also improving the wide-ranging scope of our content – a great outcome for the sport, its fans and Speedcafe readers.”
The new partnership reflects a shared commitment to growing the sport and connecting with both dedicated drag racing supporters and wider motorsport audiences.
“By leveraging Speedcafe’s strong national reach and engaged readership, ANDRA is looking forward to building greater awareness of our championship, our competitors, and our member tracks,” McAvaney said.
“As the countdown begins to the 2026/2027 ANDRA Sportsman Series season opener in Alice Springs, this exciting partnership sets the tone for an exciting new chapter in the promotion of ANDRA drag racing, with the goal of putting more eyes on the sport and more people through the gates at events around Australia.”
ANDRA members are encouraged to visit speedcafe.com and subscribe to keep up to date with all the latest news.
For event information and to enter the Alice Springs Toyota Desert Nationals, visit www.cadra.com.au.
To learn more about ANDRA, visit www.andra.com.au.
2026/2027 ANDRA SPORTSMAN SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR:
- August 29, 2026 – Round one – Desert Nationals, Alice Springs Inland Dragway (NT)
- August 30, 2026 – Round two – Desert Nationals, Alice Springs Inland Dragway (NT)
- September 11-13, 2026 – Junior Nationals* – Sunset Strip, Mildura (VIC)
- September 19-20, 2026 – Round three – Sunset Nationals – Sunset Strip, Mildura (VIC)
- October 10, 2026 – All Bike Nationals** – Dragway at The Bend, Tailem Bend (SA)
- October 22-25, 2026 – Round four – Spring Nationals – Dragway at The Bend, Tailem Bend (SA)
- November 20-21, 2026 – Round five – Goldenstates – Perth Motorplex, Perth (WA)
- December 5-6, 2026 – Round six – South Coast Nationals – South Coast Raceway, Portland (VIC)
- January 2-3, 2027 – Round seven – South Coast 660 – South Coast Raceway, Portland (VIC)
- January 23, 2027 – Round eight – ANDRA Drag Racing Masters – Sydney Dragway, Sydney (NSW)
- February 19-20, 2027 – Round nine – Event name TBC – Perth Motorplex, Perth (WA)
- February 27-28, 2027 – Round ten – Westernationals – Perth Motorplex, Perth (WA)
- April 23-24, 2027 – Round eleven – ANDRA Grand Finals – Dragway at The Bend, Tailem Bend (SA)
*Junior Dragster and Junior Drag Bike Only
**Competition Bike, Modified Bike, and Junior Drag Bike only