ANDRA Updates

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is exceptionally saddened by the passing of drag racing legend, ANDRA Hall of Famer, and OAM recipient, Larry ‘Big O’ Ormsby. Ormsby rose to prominence in the late 1960s with a series of…
The ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series Grand Final Investigation Tribunal is publishing its report and recommendations in two parts. Part 1, which is of urgent importance to competitors, is published here (click here) Part 2, which deals with carefully considered procedural…
Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2025, the make-up of the five Divisional Councils has been confirmed. Congratulations to Andrew Frost, Paul Garbellini, Phil Paton, Alistair McClure, Connor McClure and Sandro Principe who were elected to the Western…
18 May 2026 ANDRA wishes to advise that the Investigation Tribunal is continuing its investigation into the timing issues at the ANDRA Sportsman Series Grand Final. While sickness of a tribunal member prevented a meeting from taking place late last…
Further to the ANDRA Statements released on Tuesday 21st April and Wednesday 22nd April, in relation to timing issues at the ANDRA Grand Finals on 18th April, ANDRA has now convened an Investigation Tribunal in line with 1.5.5.2 (Page 33)…
Further to the ANDRA Statement released on Tuesday 21st April, the ANDRA Board of Directors has met to determine a way forward in relation to the timing issues experienced at the ANDRA Sportsman Series Grand Finals at Dragway at the…
It has come to the attention of ANDRA and Dragway At The Bend, that some timing discrepancies which may have affected the outcome of some results at the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series Grand Finals, require further investigation. Please respect this…
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM, who served as an Independent Director on the ANDRA Board for the past two years. A former…
ANDRA recently issued a rulebook clarification relating to Junior Dragster ballast (effective 18th of March 2026), which has raised further questions from our membership. Some valid questions have been asked, including the definition of removable ballast (particularly highlighted on some…
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel (Manny) Galetakis to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director. Galetakis brings 28 years of experience delivering high‑capital, high‑complexity programs across the automotive, defence,…
Top Fuel legend Santo Rapisarda has been inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame at an official ceremony as part of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne today. The Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame is the highest honour in…
VenuesWest, ANDRA and Evolve Facility Management are pleased to confirm the extension of the operating agreement at Perth Motorplex. ANDRA and Evolve Facility Management Extend Lease of Perth Motorplex. Evolve Facility Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANDRA, has exercised…
AFTER YEARS AWAY, ANDRA DRAG RACING IS COMING BACK TO SYDNEY DRAGWAY WITH THE ANDRA DRAG RACING MASTERS ON JANUARY 24 The clock is ticking, and Sydney Dragway is about to erupt: on January 24, 2026, the Australian National Drag…
The ANDRA AGM for financial year 2024/2025 was conducted last Friday afternoon, with a large contingent of members present in person and online. Chair, Katie Cassar delivered her Chairperson Report, and amongst other things highlighted the success of the ANDRA…
The countdown is on to the return of ANDRA drag racing at Sydney Dragway, with more details of the newly named ANDRA Drag Racing Masters on January 24, 2026, now available. The inaugural ANDRA Drag Racing Masters event will be…
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