A sand trap excursion ends Gary Phillips' Goldenstates campaign.

The Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited (ANDRA), the organisation delegated by CAMS as the governing body for drag racing in Australia, has announced the development of an increased and improved national calendar for the ANDRA Pro Series and Rocket Allstars Racing Series.

Senior ANDRA management have been in talks with venues from around Australia regarding national events being conducted in areas that have not seen ANDRA championship racing for some time. This may include sanctioning of 1000ft and 1/8 mile championship racing at facilities not suited to quarter mile competition.

ANDRA has announced the appointment of Rob Sharp and Victorian-based marketing agency YBI Creative to manage the marketing and sponsorship activities for the series of national events managed by ANDRA.

Sharp returns to the sport of drag racing after a number of years outside of Australia’s fastest motorsport.

“I’m excited to be back and involved in drag racing, that’s for sure,” he said.

“Obviously, a lot has changed in a few years and we will be doing everything possible to try and get the sport in the right direction from a strategic perspective.

“We have some opportunities to improve the drag racing brand and together with Drew Jongebloed (YBI Creative’s design director), we will package the drag racing marketing offer in a more palatable way than ever before.”

Robin Judd is looking to win his second Goldenstates Top Doorslammer title this weekend.

Rick Gauci and his RGR Aeroflow/City Finance team have been building strength as they continue their Top Alcohol campaign.

14 November 2011

ANDRA has achieved another important part of its plans for the future of the sport with Luke Nieuwhof being appointed to the role of Media Manager.

Based in the Adelaide office, Luke's work will incorporate all aspects of communication for the national body. This includes media releases, updates from ANDRA, developing positive opportunities for racers and ANDRA in traditional and social media and expanding the ANDRA website.

9 November 2011

As part of the on-going re-structuring of Australia’s Fastest Motorsport, ANDRA is pleased to announce that a new television package for the sport has been secured.

More than thirty (30), one hour shows will showcase ANDRA Drag Racing this upcoming season on SBS and repeat airings on the SPEED Channel via the Foxtel Subscription Network.

The Broadcast logistics will be provided by AVE - a company that has a prior relationship with the sport for many years, under the watchful eye of key ANDRA personnel.

This relationship will also see heavier colour stories and separate feature pieces on SPEED’s “Inside Speed” show on the Network, during Friday evenings - which are separate from the repeat Television Broadcasts on the dedicated motorsport channel.

02 November 2011

Following the success of the inaugural 1/8^th Mile Drag Racing event, Tailem Bend Motorsport Park is pleased to again be running a 1/8 Street Legal Drag Test and Tune, providing a safe off street venue for drag racing in SA.

Next Event: Sunday 20 November 2011 - Test and Tune for Street Legal, registered (or permit) bikes and cars side by side over 1/8 mile.

Peter Russo will test his Australian-built Supercheap Auto Funny Car in Las Vegas today. Russo and wife Helen were in Las Vegas for the Big O Tires Nationals at The Strip on the weekend, but failed to qualify their impressive new Murray Anderson-built fuel coupe for the tough 16 car field.