8 September 2010

With the start of a brand new ANDRA Pro Series Season commencing this weekend at Sydney Dragway for the Fuchs Australian Nationals, it also signals the start of the biggest season of Television coverage in Australian Drag Racing history - once again via the ONE Network, with support from Network TEN.

This season will see a record number of 39 unique shows going to air on ONE – as well as four shows on Network TEN as the series ventures around the country.

With multiple repeat airings throughout the season as well, Drag Racing coverage in Australia’s fastest motorsport will easily pass the triple digit mark, which represents great cumulative audience numbers for racers, spectators and the ANDRA Pro Series corporate partners.

The big announcement however for this season is that the majority of shows aired on ONE will now be 90 minutes in duration.

“The benefits of extra air time is obvious, we can show more runs for racers at events and make the show flow better,” remarked ANDRA Pro Series TV Producer and host Dean Neal. “In essence its a 40-50% additional airtime gain for the sport, which also provides valuable sponsorship exposure for all parties and further extends the reach of the sport into living rooms around Australia.”

The international growth of ANDRA Pro Series TV continues as well, with several networks throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas beginning to telecast Australia’s first full 1080p High Definition Motorsport.

So don’t forget – Top Fuel from the Fuchs Australian Nationals flicks the switch on a new ANDRA Pro Series TV season on ONE, Friday September 17 from 10pm in the first of 90-minute Motorsport Mayhem!

UPCOMING AIRDATES:

FRIDAY, SEPT 17 @ 10PM (90)- FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS – TOP FUEL

FRIDAY, SEPT 24 @ 10PM (90) – FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS – TOP DOORSLAMMER

(BREAK FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES COVERAGE)

FRIDAY, OCT 15 @ 10PM (90) – FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS – TOP ALCOHOL

FRIDAY, OCT 22 @ 10PM (90) – FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS – PRO STOCK

FRIDAY, OCT 29 @ 10PM (60) – FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS – TOP BIKE & PRO BIKE

FRIDAY, NOV 5 @ 10PM (60) – FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS – ROCKET ALLSTARS