A bizarre set of circumstances left GEICO/Lucas Oil driver Richie Crampton out of the groove - and out of luck - in the second round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals on Sunday at Pacific Raceways.

Graham Elliot has resigned as CEO of Sydney Dragway under amicable circumstances as part of a pre-planned move.

Elliot advised that during his time with the Sydney Dragway, the direction and support of the Board had allowed for changes and new innovations that will lay further foundation for the next stage of Sydney Dragway's progression.

Having been responsible for the design, development and construction of the Perth Motorplex in 2000, Gary Miocevich has been forced to retire, as he deals with health related issues.

“I’m very proud of our achievements at the Perth Motorplex,” he said. “We developed a concept and worked with the State Government to secure the site and funding required. We then built it and started racing on the 15th of December, 2000. Through the hard work of many, we have been recognised as Australia’s most attended permanent Motorsport venue.”

“It’s a great legacy for Western Australian Motorsport” he added.

In the meantime, a Perth Motorplex spokesperson said the venue will continue with its innovative and strategic growth strategies. Long time General Manager Kevin Prendergast will continue in his position but will now also become a board member. 

Construction of a ¼ mile drag racing track at the Chisholm Reserve Motor Sports Complex near Swan Hill is set to begin, with the Victorian Coalition Government giving the much-anticipated project the green light. 

Rookie of the Year candidate Richie Crampton turned in one of his best outings of the season Sunday with a semifinal showing in Top Fuel. It's was Crampton's second semi final result of 2014, bettered only by his victory last month in Englishtown, N.J.

Thank you to all of our members who completed the 2014 ANDRA Membership Survey. We received an overwhelming response and are currently compiling the results to be released in due course.

Three times Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson took the full brunt of a freak accident in Round 5 of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series for Top Fuel Motorcycle, held at Hidden Valley Dragstrip in Darwin over the weekend of 11-12 July.

In recent weeks ANDRA has stepped up its campaign to inform the media of the difference between ANDRA Drag Racing and illegal street racing.

Toby Austin has won his second 60foot Rising Star Award of the season at the Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto & Shannons Insurance at Alice Springs Inland Dragway.

The Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto and Shannons Insurance at Alice Springs Inland Dragway this past weekend was the site of four new 660 feet national records, the first to be set in Northern Territory.

When you’re racing over 660 feet, there is no room for error. The half-track distance is set up for close tight racing from the hit of the throttle to the finish line; it’s all over in a blink of an eye.

Conditions were cool but the action was hot during qualifying for Round 8 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship at the 2014 Desert Nationals presented by Supercheap Auto and Shannons Insurance. 

Alice Springs local Andrew Sutton doesn’t race at his home strip as much as you might think. But he can’t wait for the Desert Nationals to roll around this weekend for a rare opportunity to put the hammer down in his 1953 Chevy Corvette at Alice Springs Inland Dragway.