In the wake of the shooting of Nick Martin at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday 12 December, the Australian drag racing community has widely condemned the actions of those involved and called for calm. The 51-year-old was surrounded by hundreds of families and children when he was shot and killed duri…

Emma Bell was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Emma has been an integral member of the Central Australian Drag Racing Association (CADRA) Committee for the last two years and was presented with her award during the Club’s end of yea…

STORY COURTESY OF MOTORSPORT AUSTRALIA Over the years, there have been many volunteers who have had an impact on motorsport. From grass roots to the highest level of administration, we have so many to thank for going above and beyond in playing a role to help improve the sport. And it’s no differe…

Evolve Facility Management – a subsidiary of the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) – has been appointed as the new operator for the Perth Motorplex following an extensive procurement process by venue owner, VenuesWest. Evolve has signed a multi-year lease agreement for the prem…

Who is the new leaseholder? Evolve Facility Management will be the new leaseholder for the Perth Motorplex. Evolve is a subsidiary of the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA), which is recognised as the controlling body of drag racing across the country by Motorsport Australia and the…

At 70 years of age, West Australia’s Alan Hudson has been playing his part in ANDRA drag racing for more than 50 years and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Alan first got involved with drag racing in Western Australia in the 1967/68 season, assisting a mate putting a small block Chev.…

This weekend’s Outlaw Nitro Challenge at the Perth Motorplex (12 December) will feature nitro-fuelled Front Engine Dragsters (FEDs) taking on nitro-powered Funny Cars in a three round, anything goes match race. Michael Brooks will be piloting his Nitro Mayhem FED while his other nitro FED (Aussie…

Round two of the Perth Motorplex’s 2020/2021 Season Championship saw spectacular racing within the Junior ranks as competitors vied for the second spot on the prestigious Anita Board Perpetual Trophy. The trophy is presented by the West Coast Junior Dragster Association in conjunction with the…

West Australian nostalgia fan Greg Dale has an exceptionally impressive collection of cars in his garage. “I have had a long interest in nostalgias and hot rods,” Greg said. “When it comes to why I have collected the cars I have, I just love the era and the names of the guys who drove, owned..…

ANDRA is pleased to announce the next round of Rule Submissions which are in consideration for the Rulebook. The details of each Rule Submission can be found below. 4.1 OEM Style Superchargers. 4.2 Super Street Qualifying. 4.3 Oil Catch Can Capacity – Motorcycles. 4.4 Turbochargers – Ballistic C…

Following an incredibly hard fought 2020 season of seven rounds which came to an epic conclusion at Benaraby Dragway at the weekend (Saturday November 28), the Central Queensland Drag Racing Association (CQDRA) has announced its season champions. The following racers will be presented with champions…

After a tough yet rewarding season, the Central Australia Drag Racing Association (CADRA) celebrated the year that was on Friday November 28 with fun, frivolity and the presentation of awards. Recognised at the evening were not only the season’s drag racing champions, but a number of key contribut…

Amidst all the action of the Perth Motorplex’s second round of its current Summer Slam Series will be a tough field of Nitro Bikes ready to do battle. Greg Durack, Wayne McGuinness and Justin Vodanovich will all compete for event honours while Kevin Gummow and his new Puma Triumph-powered motorcyc…

Round two of the Perth Motorplex 2020/2021 sees 12 of the state’s Junior Racers in the hunt for the Anita Board Memorial Perpetual Trophy. The trophy is presented by the West Coast Junior Dragster Association in conjunction with the Board Family and is typically awarded to the winner of the Golden…

Four-time CQDRA Junior Dragster Champion Tayla Kelly is leading the way in an incredibly tight 2020 title fight for the Junior Dragster bracket ahead of this weekend’s final round of the season at Benaraby Dragway (28 November). The 16-year-old has been going to Benaraby Dragway since she was a ba…