25 January 2011
Following suggestions last week that the ANDRA Pro Series event scheduled for Sydney Dragway in March might not proceed, new Chairman Sam Sofi confirmed yesterday that the event was in no doubt whatsoever.
Sofi said the event was locked in for Friday/Saturday, March 18th and 19th, showcasing Top Doorslammer and Pro Stock. Both categories missed rounds in southern Queensland earlier this month as the full impact of the weather emerged.
The Australian National Drag Racing Association and the Drag Racing Australia Group (DRAG Ltd), coordinators of the ANDRA Pro Series, welcomed yesterday’s news.
ANDRA CEO Tony Thornton the initiative taken by Sydney Dragway with the appointment of Mr Sofi was a very positive step.
“Sydney Dragway is one of the sport’s flagship venues – for racing or spectating.” he said. “Given its scale, the venue brings some unique challenges and ANDRA is confident that these are being fully addressed.”
CEO of DRAG Ltd Paul Casos said the Sydney market was extremely important to the ANDRA Pro Series and the sport of drag racing nationally. “Sydney Dragway has been an integral part of the development of the Australian Championships at all levels and we welcome the steps taken by the board and the appointment of Sam Sofi.