8 December 2010

After a career covering sports management, manufacturing and transport, Greg Humphreys has been appointed to the new ANDRA position of Deputy CEO/Business Manager. Based in Adelaide, Humphreys spent some years as the CEO of the Adelaide Thunderbirds / Netball SA, with responsibilities in areas such as team operations, venue management, events, membership and sponsorship.

"The new position is part of the restructure of ANDRA and a broadening of our resources." said ANDRA CEO Tony Thornton.

25 November 2010

ANDRA is seeking a suitably qualified person, preferably with engineering qualifications, to manage the safety, technical and procedural aspects of ANDRA Drag Racing, in line with the policy of the Association.

The position is permanently based in Adelaide. Travel to all Australian states and Territories is required from time to time.

10 November 2010

As Published in the Portside Messenger (Adelaide SA) wrtiten by Tim Williams

CHARITIES and youth mentoring organisations are missing out because of stalled negotiations on a proposed motorsport park at Gillman, its backers say.

The Adelaide Motorplex consortium has fought for three years to buy or lease State Government land for the $100 million project, with the initial $25 million stage to include a race circuit, drag strip and business centre.

3 November 2010

Victorian Nationals leader Peter Ryan visited Swan Hill's Chisholm Park this week and met with motor sports and Drag Racing Club representatives to discuss the proposed development of the complex including the plans for a ¼ mile drag strip.

28 October 2010 

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is the controlling body of the sport of drag racing in Australia, delegated by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) and the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

After six years without ANDRA Drag Racing opportunities in Melbourne, ANDRA determined the need and with some help commenced action in 2006 to secure a world class, Government funded drag racing venue in the city, using the model that proved successful for the sport in Sydney and Perth.

 21 Ocotber 2010

Work is well underway for Hidden Valley's brand new drag strip and there is already talk in the pipeline of what this has in store for Hidden Valley in the future.

7 October 2010

DragTube is a video-broadcast section of the official Australian National Drag Racing Associations website on which video segments primarily from ANDRA Pro Series shows are published on a regular basis.

20 September 2010

David Baker, ANDRA's Technical Consultant has released a technical bulletin about the six (6) new Modified Production classes introduced at the start of the 2008/2009 ANDRA Championship Season to only accommodate Front Wheel Drive vehicles converted to Rear Wheel Drive that had been manufactured overseas and met strict chassis modification allowances.

6 September 2010

David Baker, ANDRA's Technical Consultant has released several technical bulletins and announcements in the last week. Please review as they may effect you.

3 September 2010

On the back of re-signing Major Associate sponsors, Auto One and Enzed at the start of the year for the 2010/11 season, ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing has announced the renewals of their remaining sponsorship partners.

1 September 2010

The ANDRA Rules Submission period is now open. Under section 6.4 of the current ANDRA Rulebook the period for ANDRA Rule Submissions is from September 1st to November 1st every year.

31 August 2010

Regardless of the level of competition, the highest priority of ANDRA has always been a safe environment for drivers. In recent years this has included a move towards full face helmets at all levels of competition, including off-street.

30 August 2010 

Press Release

A brand new ANDRA website is now on-line, complete with all the information to keep Drag Racing fans & racers up to date with resources to entertain, inform and educate visitors about the Quickest Motorsport in the world.