All the offical announcements and notifications from ANDRA Head Office to keep you informed about technical, safety and organisational matters.
ANDRA Updates
ANDRA WELCOMES SWAN HILL DRAGWAY NEWS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that quarter-mile drag racing is returning to the menu at Swan Hill, with not-for-profit Skid City Inc. officially signing……
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS UPDATED FOLLOWING SOUTH COAST NATIONALS
The championship points tally following the South Coast Nationals at South Coast Raceway in Portland – round four of the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship – has been released. To……
GALLAGHER EXTENDS SUPPORT OF ANDRA DRAG RACING WITH MODIFIED ELIMINATOR SPONSORSHIP
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that long-time ANDRA insurance broker and supporter of the ANDRA Volunteer of the Year program, Gallagher, has further extended……
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS UPDATED FOLLOWING GOLDENSTATES
The championship points tally following the Burson Auto Parts 50th annual Goldenstates – round three of the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship – has been released. To view the points……
ANDRA RELAUNCHES CONTINGENCY PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the re-launch of the ANDRA Contingency program, as part of the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. ANDRA partner Goodyear……
SADRA BACKS SUPER GAS IN ANDRA REGIONAL SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that the South Australian Drag Racers Association (SADRA) has taken on naming rights sponsorship of the Super Gas bracket……
ANDRA INTRODUCES TRAVEL BONUS POINTS FOR 2024/2025 ANDRA REGIONAL SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the introduction of a 50 percent bonus for points scored at Perth Motorplex’s Goldenstates (November 22-24) within the 2024/2025……
ANDRA WELCOMES DAVID THORNTON AND WAYNE DOWNES TO THE ANDRA BOARD
Following the AGM held at The Bend Motorsport Park on Thursday October 17, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to officially welcome David Thornton and Wayne Downes……
SCAM WARNING – FAKE MERCH SITE
It has just been brought to our attention that someone has created a fake website pretending to sell ANDRA merchandise. This is a SCAM – the contact phone number at……
ANDRA VISITS CANBERRA
The Australian National Drag Racing Association headed to Parliament House earlier this week for the latest meeting of the Parliamentary Friends of Motorsport group, which provides a non-partisan forum for……
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER, AWESOME TRACK SET TO HOST DESERT NATIONALS RACERS
Entries close for the Desert Nationals on Friday 16TH August – act now to be a part of this great event Alice Springs Inland Dragway is looking forward to a……
GAVIN MIGRO APPOINTED AS PERTH MOTORPLEX GENERAL MANAGER
The Board of Evolve Facility Management is happy to announce that interim Perth Motorplex General Manager Gavin Migro has now been formally appointed to the position of GM. While Migro……
ANDRA Launches $50,000 Risk Management Grant Scheme
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) would like to announce a great new initiative to assist venues to make important risk management improvements to their facility. As the FIA-recognised……
HUNTSMAN RACING BACKS SCO FOR NEW ANDRA REGIONAL SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Huntsman Racing as full bracket sponsor for Supercharged Outlaws within the new ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. Huntsman Racing –……
TONY MISKELLY AND AARON BROOKES JOIN ANDRA BOARD
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is very pleased to welcome Tony Miskelly of South Australia and Aaron Brookes of New South Wales to the ANDRA Board. Miskelly and Brookes……
ANDRA REGIONAL SPORTSMAN CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR RELEASED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to release the 2024/2025 season calendar for the recently announced ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. The championship for Sportsman competitors will be……
DECOGLAZE RETURNS AS ANDRA TOP QUALIFIER MEDALLION SPONSOR
DecoGlaze Glass Splashbacks has been announced as the first sponsor of the recently announced ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship, backing the DecoGlaze Glass Splashbacks Top Qualifier Medallions. This partnership is in……
ANDRA THANKS DEPARTING BOARD MEMBERS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) would like to take this opportunity to thank departing Board Members, Nathan Peirano and Paul Drady, for their service. Peirano and Drady’s positions……
RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCES ABOUND
It has been a busy time for ANDRA record keepers of late, with a large number of new ANDRA national ET and Speed records set at national events held at……
ANDRA CHAMPIONSHIP DRAG RACING TO RETURN
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that ANDRA Championship Drag Racing will return later this year with the announcement today that a new ANDRA Regional……
ANDRA Divisional Council Elections Completed
Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2024, the make-up of the five Divisional Councils has been confirmed. Victoria/Tasmania Rob Cassar (Divisional Director) Doug Penna Wade Kisyma Tim Stewart……
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ANDRA WELCOMES TAMMY BROWN AS OFFICE MANAGER
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Tammy Brown to the team as its new Office Manager. Brown is based in ANDRA’s Royston Park (SA) Head……
Graham Withers inducted into Motorsport Australia Hall of Fame
One of Australia’s greatest Supercar Drivers, Dick Johnson AM, has inducted five new members into the exclusive Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame today, including drag racing legend, Graham Withers. The……
ALERT: SCAM EMAIL
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) has been alerted to a scam email currently circulating asking people to donate in support of an ANDRA member. Please do not click……
ANDRA CLUB MEMBERS RECOGNISED AT MOTORSPORTS NT AWARDS
Motorsports NT held its annual awards ceremony on the weekend, with a number of ANDRA club members across the Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association and Central Australian Drag Racing Association……
PAUL DRADY APPOINTED TO ANDRA BOARD
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Drady to its board of directors. Drady has been a lifetime supporter of drag racing……
Position Vacant: Office Manager/Administrator
Established in 1973, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is officially recognised as the controlling body of drag racing in Australia by Motorsport Australia (formerly known as CAMS) and……
ANDRA WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM has been elected as an Independent Director of the ANDRA Board. Crossin is an……
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE ANDRA CEO
On behalf of the ANDRA Board and staff, I would like to wish all members a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season! 2023 has been a difficult year for……
ANDRA Silver Christmas Trees for South Coast 660
Members are advised that ANDRA has negotiated to continue to supply ANDRA Silver Christmas Tree Trophies to the Winners at the regional Aeroflow NDRC Sportsman Championship Rounds over the coming……
ANDRA Annual General Meeting Scheduled for January 11
Members are advised that ANDRA’s Annual General Meeting will be conducted at The Bend Motorsport Park at 6pm on Thursday 11th January 2024. AGM details: Thursday 11th January 2024 The Bend……
ANDRA Board Update
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) wishes to advise its members that Nathan Peirano has resigned from his position of Chair of both the ANDRA and Evolve Facility Management……
Updated ANDRA substance abuse policy
ANDRA wishes to advise all members that updates have been made to the Substance Abuse Policy. Please familiarise yourself with this updated policy before attending your next event. You can……
NEW ANDRA DIGITAL LICENSING PLATFORM NOW LIVE
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to officially release its new online digital licensing platform. Using the platform, ANDRA members can renew their ANDRA licence when it……
ANDRA SECURES INSURANCE TERMS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce it has secured insurance terms for the new policy year. With all insurances due for ANDRA on September 30,……
ANDRA CONGRATULATES DRAGWAY AT THE BEND ON FIRST EVENT
While the official ribbon-cutting at Dragway at The Bend is being reserved for the upcoming Spring Nationals in October, Friday hosted the brand-new venue’s first ever meeting, with the 120th……
ANDRA AND DRAGWAY AT THE BEND SIGN SANCTIONING AGREEMENT
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and Dragway at The Bend are pleased to announce the official signing of a sanctioning agreement between the two parties. ANDRA will provide……
ANDRA Central Australia Division Technical Inspection Day Sunday 1st Oct 2023
The Central Australia Divisional Council is hosting a FREE technical inspection day on Sunday 01 October 2023. Whether you are new to drag racing or a seasoned racer, technical inspections……
VALE: GENTLEMAN JIM REED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is saddened to hear of the passing of drag racing legend, “Gentleman” Jim Reed, at the age of 86. Reed had been involved in……
JANELLE MANNIX JOINS ANDRA TEAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that Janelle Mannix is joining the team. Mannix will be supporting Amanda Geddes in the Membership and Licensing Officer……
22/23 CHAMPIONSHIP POSTER RELEASED
ANDRA is pleased to release its new poster artwork, celebrating the 2022/2023 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Australian Champions. To download the artwork, use the links below: Poster artwork (sized……
ANDRA UPDATE: TOP ALCOHOL/PRO ALCOHOL WORKING GROUP
ANDRA wishes to advise the members that a small working party has been established to consider the minimal changes required to accommodate/bring together Pro Alcohol and Top Alcohol for ANDRA……
STATEMENT: DESERT NATIONALS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Central Australian Drag Racing Association (CADRA) regret to announce the cancellation of the Desert Nationals. What was the second Summit Racing……
ANDRA CONTACT DETAILS UPDATE
ANDRA has worked to resolve the technical communication issues recently brought to our attention by members. This has included trouble shooting with Telstra to resolve the phone issues we have……
STATEMENT: TOP DOORSLAMMER PERFORMANCE LIMITS
In light of recent announcements within the Australian drag racing industry, ANDRA would like to advise that it currently has no intention to impose performance limits on Top Doorslammer and……
UPDATE FROM THE NEW ANDRA CEO
It has been a frantic first week in the Australian National Drag Racing Association head office for new Chief Executive Officer, Tim McAvaney, as he familiarises himself with ANDRA and……
2023/2024 ANDRA Rulebook released
ANDRA is pleased to announce the release of the digital 2023/2024 ANDRA Rulebook. This latest edition is effective from the 1st of July 2023, and is available from this link……
INCREASED SUMMIT RACING CONTINGENCY PAYOUTS ANNOUNCED
Summit Racing Equipment and the Australian National Drag Racing Association are pleased to announce increased contingency payouts. These increased payouts (via redeemable product certificates) will be available at the previously……
ANDRA WELCOMES NEW CEO
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce Tim McAvaney as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing in the role from the 3rd of July, based in the……
ANDRA NUMBER SALE
ANDRA has a number of single digit race numbers and dual digit race numbers available to members for purchase. The single digit numbers which are available are 2, 3, 5,……
ANDRA UPDATE: CEO RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association wishes to confirm that its new Chief Executive Officer has been appointed. The highly credentialed South Australian will commence in the CEO role, based……
DANYA BORKOWSKI AND PAUL ROGERS JNR JOIN ANDRA BOARD
The Australian National Drag Racing Association was recently very pleased to appoint Danya Borkowski from Western Australia and Paul Rogers Jnr from Victoria to its two independent Board positions. These……
UPDATE: MEMBERSHIP AND LICENSING
ANDRA Caretaker CEO, Ian Brown, wishes to provide the following update to ANDRA members: “We have spent a great deal of time and some dollars on trying to upgrade the……
UPDATE RE NDRC SPORTSMAN SERIES FROM IAN BROWN
Understandably, ANDRA members have a lot of questions about the upcoming NDRC Sportsman Series. To answer a few FAQs, NDRC have agreed that all events that are sanctioned by ANDRA……
ANDRA AND NDRC EXCITED FOR THE FUTURE
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) wish to confirm that they have reached agreement on integrating the contracted Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman……
ANDRA UPDATE: CEO RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association wishes to provide the following update to its membership on the ongoing recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer. “ANDRA has advertised extensively……
NOTIFICATION: DIRECT DEBITS
ANDRA wishes to advise that effective immediately, it is no longer accepting direct debit as a form of payment. No new applications to use this method will be accepted. Members……
ANDRA ACKNOWLEDGES NDRC VISION STATEMENT
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) acknowledges the release this afternoon of a vision statement for a new proposed series, under the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) banner. The……
ANDRA LANDLINE OPERATIONAL
The Australian National Drag Racing Association would like to confirm that following a protracted process with Telstra, the landline at our new office location in Royston Park, SA, is now……
UPDATE RE DIV COUNCIL ELECTIONS
ANDRA wishes to advise that due to the divisional council nominations for the current elections not exceeding the number of positions available on the Divisional Councils, as per the ANDRA……
ANDRA OFFICE UPDATE
Recently the ANDRA office completed a move into new premises, while also undergoing some significant staffing changes. ANDRA Caretaker CEO, Ian Brown, wishes to issue the following update to ANDRA……
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR INDEPENDENT ANDRA BOARD POSITIONS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is now taking applications for the two vacant independent positions on the ANDRA Board. The ANDRA Board is a representative body which is……
ANDRA UPDATE: BOARD CHANGES, RECRUITMENT
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) will soon be recruiting for new independent board members, following the departure of Grant Hamon and Grant Wilson from the board. “Grant Hamon……
ANDRA WELCOMES AMANDA GEDDES
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Amanda Geddes to the team. Geddes is taking over the role of Membership and Licensing Officer from Kylie Hazelhurst,……
ANDRA UNVEILS NEW PREMISES
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce it is now operational in new premises. After relocating from its previous location in McInnes Street, ANDRA remains in……
ANDRA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Earlier this month, the Australian National Drag Racing Association was thrilled to welcome two new members to its board: Ian Brown and Katie Cassar, both from Victoria. These appointments bring……
ANDRA UPDATE: STAFF MOVEMENTS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association wishes to confirm that ANDRA Chief Executive Officer, Brett Stevens, has resigned after 10 years with the Association. A transition period will be undertaken……
2022/2023 GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS CELEBRATED
For the 2022/2023 season, five Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Awards have been bestowed upon exceptionally deserving recipients, who were nominated for recognition in their division by their peers. The……
ANDRA ISSUES CALENDAR UPDATE
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) wishes to advise that Calder Park Raceway and The Bend Motorsport Park have advised they will not be ready to host their scheduled……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT RENEWS ANDRA SUPPORT FOR 2023
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is proud to announce that Summit Racing Equipment has once again renewed its backing of ANDRA drag racing for the 2023 season. The……
ANDRA AGM to be held November 30
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited gives notice that its Annual General Meeting will be held at at the ANDRA Office located at 11 McInnes Street Ridleyton, SA, 5008, ……
21/22 CHAMPIONSHIP POSTER RELEASED
ANDRA is pleased to release its new poster, celebrating the 2021/2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Australian Champions. To download the artwork, use the links below: Poster artwork (sized suitable……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT GETS BEHIND THE HIDDEN VALLEY DRAG STRIP
Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its backing of the Hidden Valley Drag Strip as lane sponsor for another season ahead of next weekend’s Nitro Up North event (June 17-18). The……
NEW ERA FOR ADRC AS ANDRA LICENCES CHAMPIONSHIP TO TFRA
ANDRA is pleased to announce that the Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) will run alongside the 2022/2023 Burson Auto Parts Top Fuel Australia Championship. The ADRC will feature the ADRC……
2022/2023 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN SERIES CALENDAR UNVEILED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to officially release the dates for the 2022/2023 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series. The 10-round calendar will field events at Darwin’s Hidden……
ANDRA RULEBOOK ADVERTISING CLOSING
We are in the last days to take advantage of advertising opportunities in the 2022/2023 ANDRA Rulebook, with the advertising deadline for this edition closing on May 31. Advertising in……
2021/2022 ADRC Points Finalised
The Australian Drag Racing Championship points tally has been updated and finalised following the 2022 ANDRA Grand Final event held at The Perth Motorplex over 8-9th April 2022. Congratulations to……
Finalised 2021/2022 SRESS Points Released
The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally has been updated and finalised following the 2022 ANDRA Grand Final event held at The Perth Motorplex over 8-9th April 2022. Congratulations……
April 2022 ANDRA Rule Submissions
ANDRA is pleased to announce the second round of Rule Submissions which are now available for consideration by the ANDRA membership. The details of each Rule Submission can be found……
FINAL DAY OF 21/22 SEASON SET TO BE BURSTING AT THE SEAMS
Following the intervention of Mother Nature this evening at the Perth Motorplex, the final day of the 2021/2022 ANDRA Drag Racing Season will be bursting at the seams. Before the……
BIG FUNDING FOR SOUTH COAST RACEWAY
The South Coast Drag Racing Association, Wimmera Off Street Drag Racing Club and Beat the Heat (Victoria) have all been successful as part of the latest round of funding for……
SWAN HILL SIGNS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH ANDRA
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Swan Hill Drag Racing Club (SHDRC) are pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive long-term partnership for sanctioning services for……
ANDRA ACKNOWLEDGES AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS CANCELLATION
ANDRA formally acknowledges the statement released this afternoon by Sydney Dragway communicating the venue’s decision to cancel the Australian Nationals. ANDRA is deeply disappointed that WSID Ltd has made the……
STATEMENT: 1 FEBRUARY 2022
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) issues the following statement regarding action taken today in the court case between the IHRA and Western Sydney International Dragway (WSID) Limited. “ANDRA……
STATEMENT: 2022 WESTERNATIONALS
Following the recent announcement regarding hard border closures made by the WA Government, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Perth Motorplex regret to confirm that Top Fuel……
THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS ON THE MOVE
The 52nd Australian Nationals is on the move to Sydney Dragway on February 11th and 12th 2022. This change has been made to ensure the most prestigious event on the……
CONGRATULATING REBECCA MCLAUGHLIN – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Rebecca McLaughlin was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. McLaughlin is a valued member of the Central Queensland Drag Racing……
CONGRATULATING SARAH BINDLE – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Sarah Bindle was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Bindle is a vital member of the Central Australian Drag Racing……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT BACKS ANDRA
Performance powerhouse Summit Racing Equipment is continuing its enthusiastic backing of ANDRA Drag Racing, announcing the renewal of its partnership for 2022. In those eight years, Summit Racing Equipment has……
SUPER PROGRAM FOR MERLIN DARWIN TRIPLE CROWN
The most eagerly anticipated round of the Repco Supercars Championship has been confirmed for 17-19 June 2022, and the newly released program for the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown promises another……
RAI UNVEILS EXCITING NEW ANDRA LIVERY
Rapisarda Autosport International has taken the covers off a striking new livery for one of its Top Fuel Dragsters at Sydney Dragway this evening. The special ANDRA livery showcases the……
Australian motorsport – an economic powerhouse
A new study has revealed motorsport’s significant contribution to the Australian economy, with a total gross annual output of $8.6 billion. With the national economy looking to rebuild after a……
CONGRATULATING ANDREW SMITH – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Andrew Smith was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Smith has been a member of the South Coast Drag Racing……
CONGRATULATING GAVIN ‘BEAR’ HYNAM – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Gavin ‘Bear’ Hynam was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Bear, as he is affectionately known, is the President for……
CONGRATULATING LAUREN KUCHEL – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Lauren Kuchel was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. For over seven years, Kuchel has worked tirelessly in the roles……
PLUCKA’S RACE CRAFT JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Plucka’s Race Craft to the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. Paul Drady says the South Windsor (NSW) business is the……
CONGRATULATING GEOFF CHAISTY – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Geoff Chaisty was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Geoff began racing 36 years ago in 1985 and for the……
RACING SHOCKS AUSTRALIA JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Racing Shocks Australia to the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. Racing Shocks Australia is the Australian sales and service representative……
FAQs: WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY SANCTIONING SERVICES
FULL ANNOUNCEMENT CAN BE FOUND HERE. Who has been chosen to be the approved sanctioning service provider for Western Sydney International Dragway for the long term? Australian Drag Racing Association……
WESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DRAGWAY SIGNS WITH ANDRA
Western Sydney International Dragway returns to ANDRA; final ADRC and SRESS calendars released Western Sydney International Dragway Ltd (WSID) has signed a new multi-year sanctioning agreement with the Australian National……
COVID-19 FORCES CANCELLATION OF SRESS DOUBLE-HEADER
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Central Queensland Drag Racing Association (CQDRA) regret to confirm that current border closures in the wake of COVID-19 outbreaks around the……
ANDRA WELCOMES TOP FUEL AUSTRALIA TO ITS CALENDAR
ANDRA is excited to confirm that the Australian Top Fuel Championship will feature as part of at least two events on its 2022 racing calendar alongside its Australian Drag Racing……
CROW CAMS TO REWARD ADRC TOP QUALFIERS
Crow Cams Australia has thrown its support behind the Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) by sponsoring the Top Qualifier Award, alongside existing Top Qualifier supporter Decoglaze Glass Splashbacks. The Crow……
Rulebook page updates re minimum field sizes
Text has been changed on pages 73, 75, 77, 81 and 82 of the 2021/2022 ANDRA Rulebook, please see the green highlighted text. These rulebook page updates are to support……
Change to Minimum Field Sizes for Summit Rounds
ANDRA have made the following change with immediate effect. For any ANDRA Group 2, 3 and 4 Eliminator to be contested, a minimum of four (4) vehicles must attempt to……
YOUR SA ALT DIVISION DIRECTOR: PETER TZOKAS
2018 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Super Sedan Champion, Peter Tzokas, is not only an active member of the ANDRA drag racing competitor community, but is also the Alternative Division……
Updated National Records, Handicaps and Indexes – 2021/2022 Season
In preparation for the 2021/2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series, the National Records, Handicaps and Indexes have been reviewed and updated for 660-foot, 1000-foot and 1320-foot racing. National Records Handicaps……
DOUBLE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOR BENARABY DRAGWAY THIS AUGUST
*Updated 7 July 2021 – re: dates ANDRA and the Central Queensland Drag Racing Association (CQDRA) are pleased to announce that Benaraby Dragway will host two Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman……
2021/2022 ANDRA rulebook released
ANDRA is pleased to announce the release of the 2021/2022 ANDRA Rulebook. This latest edition is effective from the 1st of July 2021 and will therefore be in effect for……
SRESS 19/20/21 CHAMPIONS POSTER RELEASED
ANDRA is pleased to release its new poster, celebrating the 2019/2020/2021 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Australian Champions. To download the artwork, use the links below: Poster artwork (sized suitable……
COVID-19 UPDATE: 29 JUNE 2021
ANDRA wishes to advise that it is closely monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19 and the new clusters, restrictions and border closures unfolding currently in multiple locations around Australia, and……
NHRA CONTINUES TO REWARD ANDRA MEMBERS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) are pleased to confirm the continuation of the exciting partnership they announced in 2019. That partnership……
ANDRA LAUNCHES AUSTRALIAN DRAG RACING CHAMPIONSHIP
*Updated 7 July 2021 re: AIR date The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Australian Drag Racing Championship which will launch with……
Summit Racing Equipment Tech Torque: Oil Filter Cutters
Oil Filter Cutters: Racing’s can openers can help you discover hidden engine issues Story and Photos by Wayne Scraba & Summit Racing Cutting open a used engine oil filter allows……
SUNRAYSIA DRAG RACING ASSOC AWARDED $500k GRANT
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association (SDRA) has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s……
1320ft records updated following 2021 Westernationals
The 1320ft National Records, Handicaps and Indexes list has been updated following the running of the 50th annual Westernationals, held at the Perth Motorplex over February 28 and 29. To……
TDRA SIGNS NEW ANDRA DEAL
The Tamworth Drag Racing Association has signed a five-year agreement to continue with ANDRA as its sanctioning body into the future. The announcement comes ahead of a number of exciting……
SRESS POINTS UPDATED FOLLOWING 2021 WESTERNATS
The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally has been updated following the 2021 Westernationals, the penultimate round of the extended 19/20/21 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at the Perth……
25 YEARS OF TOP DOORSLAMMER ACTION
This year marks 25 years since the Top Doorslammer category – which will be in action at this weekend’s 50th annual Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex – officially became an……
19/20/21 ANDRA GRAND FINALS CONFIRMED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to confirm that the upcoming Twilight Nationals event at Mildura’s Sunset Strip will double as the Grand Final for the extended 2019/2020/2021……
Summit Racing Equipment Tech Torque: are mock-up motors worth it?
Story and Photos by Wayne Scraba I once viewed mockup motors with a bit of disdain. But then I started working on my own Chevy Nova project. Here I was……
MORE ROUNDS OF 19/20/21 SUMMIT RACING SPORTSMAN SERIES ANNOUNCED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to confirm more dates of the extended 2019/2020/2021 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series. Following this weekend’s South Coast 660 at South Coast……
M.B. PERFORMANCE COMPETITION ENGINES JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome M.B. Performance Competition Engines (MBP) to the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. M.B. Performance Competition Engines offers engine building and……
ANDRA MONITORING BORDER SITUATION AHEAD OF SOUTH COAST 660
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) wishes to advise it is closely monitoring the situation in relation to border restrictions and their possible impact on this month’s scheduled South……
CONGRATULATING GLENN KNIGHT – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
Glenn Knight was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Glenn has been an integral member of the Casterton Drag Racing……
CONGRATULATING TREVOR BALLINGER – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
Trevor ‘T-Rev’ Ballinger was recently celebrated as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Trevor has been an integral and inspirational member of the……
SRESS RETURNS TO SOUTH COAST RACEWAY IN JANUARY
The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series will roar back into life next month with South Coast Raceway to host the South Coast 660 across January 23 and January 24, 2021….…
DRAG RACING COMMUNITY CONDEMNS PERTH SHOOTING
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……
CONGRATULATING EMMA BELL – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
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……
ROLL OF HONOUR FOR GODFATHER OF NT MOTORSPORT
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……
ANDRA SUBSIDIARY ANNOUNCED AS NEW PERTH MOTORPLEX OPERATOR
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……
SUMMIT RACING STARTLINE CHALLENGE LAUNCHED
ANDRA and Summit Racing Equipment have teamed up to offer ANDRA-licensed drivers and riders the chance to share in thousands of dollars’ worth of Summit Racing Equipment vouchers between now……
Trouble with the Hookup: Troubleshooting Traction Issues
In a perfect world, a race car would always hook on any race track. It would go down the track straight, it would not rattle the tyres and it would……
CONGRATULATING LIZ JOHNS – GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENT
Long-time West Australian volunteer Liz Johns has been an integral part of the operations of the Western Australian Drag Racing Association for more than 20 years and was recently recognised……
VICTORIAN ANDRA CLUBS SET TO BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY MOTORSPORT GRANTS
ANDRA’s Victorian clubs and tracks are set to benefit from Victoria’s first motorsport and motorcycling funding program. Delivered by Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), the Community Motorsport Program is the……
GALLAGHER EXTENDS SPONSORSHIP, OFFERS NEW MEMBER MICROSITE
Long-time ANDRA insurance broker and supporter Gallagher has not only increased its support for the ANDRA Volunteer of the Year programme in 2020 and 2021, but has also launched a……
SUMMIT RACING BACKS EXTENDED CALENDAR WITH RECORD PRIZE POOL
Summit Racing Equipment has renewed its support for ANDRA drag racing, throwing its backing behind what can now be confirmed as a mammoth extended 2019/2020/2021 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series……
TAKE A LOOK: CROW CAMS’ NEW FACILITY
Earlier this year, valued ANDRA supporter Crow Cams made an exciting move into a bigger and better facility, allowing it to expand its services to customers. Crow Cams Australia General……
Summit Racing Equipment Tech Torque: Fuel Line Routing Ideas
It’s really easy to get into trouble when routing fuel lines in your car. You want to keep the line away from rotating parts like the driveshaft or a clutch,……
ALICE SPRINGS INLAND DRAGWAY DELIVERS FOR CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
Alice Springs Inland Dragway (ASID) has been bringing plenty of drag racing entertainment to Central Australia since 2008, when it was made possible by the dedicated efforts of local volunteers……
PAUL STEPHEN: YOUR NSW DIVISION DIRECTOR
Reigning Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Supercharged Outlaws Champion Paul Stephen has been the ANDRA Division Director for New South Wales for five years and has a long history in……
FIA DRAG RACING COMMISSION PRESIDENT LAUDS ANDRA DRAG RACING
Lars Pettersson has been the President of the FIA Drag Racing Commission since 2018, following eight years as Vice President (2009-2017) under then-leader Graham Light. The FIA Drag Racing Commission……
PETER KAPIRIS: GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT STEP
It has been a while since champion racer and ANDRA board member Peter Kapiris turned a tyre in anger on a drag strip, not just due to the restrictions of……
BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE PARTS JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Ballistic Performance Parts to the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. Owned and operated by reigning Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series……
BREAST CANCER GOES FROM 0-150MPH IN UNDER 9 SECONDS
‘Don’t Wait for the Green Light’ is Andy Kahle’s sometimes humorous but highly emotional new book about her fight to get back on the racetrack. The ANDRA racer and supporter……
VENASO SELECTIONS JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to welcome Perth’s Venaso Selections as the latest company to join its ANDRA Member Benefits Program. Venaso Selections will offer 10 percent……
DIRECT DEBIT NOW AVAILABLE
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is making it easier for our members and licence holders to pay with a new direct debit payment option available. The direct debit feature……
ROB RATH: YOUR SA DIVISION DIRECTOR
Rob Rath has been the ANDRA Division Director for South Australia since 2018 and has a long history in the sport of drag racing. “I became involved in drag racing……
NATHAN PEIRANO: LEADING FROM THE FRONT
Nathan Peirano has been ANDRA’s Chairman since 2017 following a long involvement with ANDRA drag racing both on the track and as part of the Northern Australian Divisional Council. Like……
GET COLOURING TO WIN PRIZES – CLOSES 15 MAY 2020
Want to be in the running for Summit Racing Equipment vouchers and merch? Select your preferred image from Summit Racing Equipment from the below options, download the relevant PDF and……
RAY TREASURE: PASSION PERSONIFIED
If you are involved with drag racing in Australia, it is a safe bet that you have dealt with, or at least heard of, Ray Treasure. The 63 year old……
ANDRA COVID-19 UPDATE: 25 MARCH 2020
Events paused, Licence extensions, ANDRA office changes In response to the government’s latest mandates on social distancing, the ANDRA Board has been left with no choice but to put a……
ANDRA CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE
For Health Department updates on the Coronavirus, please click here. In response to the rapidly changing developments around COVID-19 (commonly known as Coronavirus) here in Australia and globally, the Australian……
STATEMENT: TWILIGHT NATIONALS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA), in conjunction with the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association, wishes to advise that no spectators will be permitted at this weekend’s round of the……
RULEBOOK UPDATE – PAGE 124/125
Text has been changed on page 124 and 125 of the 2019/2020 ANDRA Rulebook. Please see the yellow highlighted bold text under Engine in the Super Stock – Modified Sedan……
ANDRA Red Cross Disaster Relief Donations
With devastating bushfires touching the lives of so many across Australia, ANDRA has registered with the Australian Red Cross as a fundraising partner. The Red Cross supports people through disaster……
VINYL WRAPS & GRAPHICS TO REWARD BEST PRESENTED SRESS RACERS
ANDRA and Vinyl Wraps and Graphics are pleased to announce that the business will be sponsoring the Best Presented Award at 2019/2020 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series events moving forward,……
ANDRA COMMENT: WA Junior drag racing suspension lifted and minimum age increased
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) welcomes the lifting of the suspension of Junior Drag Racing in Western Australia, announced by The Honourable Minister for Sport and Recreation, Mick……
ANDRA CALENDAR FURTHER EXPANDED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association and South Coast Raceway are pleased to announce the addition of an extra round to the recently released 2019/2020 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series……
ANDRA ANNOUNCES EXPANDED CALENDAR FOR 19/20 SEASON
The Australian National Drag Racing Association has confirmed a 10-round calendar for the 2019/2020 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series with the release of details for rounds 4-10 today. The 19/20……
SRESS POINTS UPDATED POST NT NATS
Please see here for the 2019/2020 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally following round two, the NT Nationals, which was held at the held at Hidden Valley Drag Strip……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN SERIES POINTS UPDATE
Please see here for the 2019/2020 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally following round one, the Desert Nationals, which was held at Alice Springs Inland Dragway on the weekend……
Rulebook page update – Page 142
Text has been changed on page 142 of the 2019/2020 ANDRA Rulebook regarding E/APA minimum weight. The change was to correct the requirements within the table; Old text: 2210 lbs /……
New Handicap System ETs released (Group 2)
ANDRA is pleased to release the New Handicap System ETs applied to all classes of Group 2 cars for the coming 2019/20 Season. The New Handicap System is based off……
ANDRA Rollcage Specifications updated
Both ANDRA Rollcage Specifications have been updated to reflect a change in the definition of a vehicle with “modified wheelwells” (as per the 2019/20 ANDRA Rulebook). Modified Wheelwells (rear only)*;……
LONG-TERM CROW CAMS & ANDRA PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES
Crow Cams and the Australia National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) are pleased to announce that the highly successful long-term partnership between the two organisations is set to continue for another……
RULEBOOK UPDATE – PAGE 90
Text has been changed on page 90 of the 2019/2020 ANDRA Rulebook regarding JD qualifying. The change was to correct a value in the example as shown below; Old text: e.g….…
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CONTINUES TO BACK JUNIOR RACERS
Summit Racing Equipment and the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) are excited to announce that The World’s Speed Shop has renewed its naming rights support of ANDRA’s Junior Dragster……
DECOGLAZE GLASS SPLASHBACKS VICTORIA TO AWARD TOP QUALIFIERS THIS SEASON
DecoGlaze Central Victoria has extended its support of ANDRA drag racing, coming on board as sponsor of the Top Qualifier Medallion awarded as part of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman……
New ANDRA Champions Poster released
ANDRA is pleased to release its new poster, celebrating the 2018/2019 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Australian Champions. To download the artwork, use the links below: Poster artwork (sized suitable……
2019/2020 ANDRA RULEBOOK RELEASED
ANDRA Technical is pleased to announce the release of the 2019/2020 ANDRA Rulebook. This latest edition is effective from 1st July 2019 and will therefore be in effect for Round……
19/20 Homologated Fuel List Released
ANDRA Technical is pleased to release the Homologated Fuel List for the 2019/20 ANDRA Drag Racing Season. The full list can be viewed here and is effective from today, the……
NEW DRAG RACING BUSINESS OFFERS DISCOUNTS TO ANDRA MEMBERS
Specialist creator of drag racing decorative decals for children, Qtr Mile Child, has signed up as part of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program to offer ANDRA members a discount of……
ENTRIES OPEN: DESERT NATIONALS
There are just 73 days to go until the Desert Nationals – round one of the 19/20 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series – kicks off at Alice Springs Inland Dragway……
VP Racing Fuels “ROO 99” added to Homologated Fuels List
ANDRA are pleased to announce the addition of a new Unleaded Race Fuel to the Homologated Fuels List with immediate effect: VP Racing Fuels “ROO 99”. Homologated with Motorcycling Australia……
STREET MACHINE CONTINUES SUPPORT OF ANDRA MEMBERS
Street Machine has renewed its commitment to the ANDRA Member Benefits program, extending its exclusive offer to ANDRA members of a discount on Street Machine memberships for another 12 months….…
ANDRA AND NHRA FORM EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP
A fantastic new partnership between the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) will deliver new benefits to all ANDRA members. The partnership will……
RULE SUBMISSIONS RESULTS
ANDRA is pleased to announce the results of the Rule Submissions applicable to the 2019/20 ANDRA Rulebook. Thank you to all of the volunteers of the National Rules Committee (NRC)……
UPDATED POINTS POST-WESTERNATS
Please see here for the updated 2018/2019 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally after Round Eight, the Westernationals held at Perth’s Motorplex across March 2-3. Congratulations to all the winners……
Updated Homologated Fuels List – Feb 2019
ANDRA are pleased to announce the addition of two new Unleaded Race Fuels to the Homologated Fuels List with immediate effect: ETS Racing Fuels ESR GC4 and VP Racing Fuels……
$101 REASONS TO SAVE WITH #SUMMITRACING
Looking to give that special someone a sweet Valentine’s gift? Summit Racing Equipment has a special offer on right now until February 10 – head to the website now to take advantage……
NEW WEST COAST CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association and the Perth Motorplex are excited to announce that the Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle categories will compete for prestigious ANDRA Gold Christmas……
POINTS UPDATE: 18/19 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN SERIES
Please click here for the updated 2018/2019 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally following Round Six: the South Coast 600 held at Portland’s South Coast Raceway. Congratulations to all of……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT GETS BEHIND 2019 QLD CHAMPIONSHIP
ANDRA and Summit Racing Equipment are excited to announce that the leading performance powerhouse will once again support the Summit Racing Queensland Championship in 2019. ‘The World’s Speed Shop’ has……
DECOGLAZE JOINS THE ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PARTY
DecoGlaze Central Victoria has signed up for the ANDRA Member Benefits Program, offering ANDRA members within a 200km radius of Ballarat (Victoria) a 10 percent discount on its glass splashbacks….…
ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS COMPANY D-PRO RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS
Develo Pro (D-Pro) has returned to its drag racing roots after 10 years of intensive service to the circuit racing and speedway disciplines. The South Australian company has recently joined……
ANDRA AGM TO BE HELD 14 NOVEMBER 2018
The Australian National Drag Association Limited will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday the 14th of November 2018. The AGM will commence at 7.00pm (CDST) and will be held……
WA SUSPENSIONS JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
WA Suspensions is pleased to offer ANDRA Members 10 percent off of its services as part of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. The West Australian company has been in operation……
NEW 660FT RECORDS
A number of new national 660ft records were set during the running of the 2018 Sunset Strip Nationals – round three of the 18/19 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series –……
BURNS STAINLESS OFFERS DISCOUNTS TO ANDRA MEMBERS
California’s Burns Stainless is pleased to offer ANDRA licence holders 10 percent off 304SS Tubing and Mandrel Bends as the latest company to join the ANDRA Member Benefits Program.…
GET ARTY TO WIN PRIZES
Our friends at YBI Creative recently designed our 2017/2018 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Champions special-edition poster and also a special ‘colouring in’ edition just for the young and the young at……
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SPORTSMAN SERIES POINTS TALLY UPDATED
The travel bonus points have been applied and added to the totals for competitors who attended both Rd1 and Rd2 in Hidden Valley and Alice Springs respectively.…
UPDATED ANDRA HOMOLOGATED FUELS LIST
An updated ANDRA Homologated Fuels List has been loaded to the technical section of this website. To view it, please click here.…
ANDRA ANNOUNCES 18/19 CALENDAR
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to confirm a nine-round calendar for the 18/19 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series. By the time the championship chase concludes in April of 2019, the 18/19 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series will have unfolded across nine…
1320FT RECORDS UPDATED
The 1320ft records and indexes list has been updated following the running of the Desert Nationals at Alice Springs Inland Dragway across July 21 and 22, 2018. To view the……
Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally updated
Following the Desert Nationals, held at the Alice Springs Inland Dragway at the weekend, please CLICK HERE for the updated 2018/2019 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally. Our congratulations go……
RECORDS UPDATED POST NITRO UP NORTH
Following round one of the 2018/2019 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series, Nitro Up North at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip, the 1320ft records have been updated. You can see the……
CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS TALLY UPDATED
Please CLICK HERE for the new 2018/2019 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series points tally following Round 1 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series, which was held at the Hidden Valley……
COOL DOWN WITH COOLSHIRT SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA
Coolshirt Systems Australia is the latest business to sign up to the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. Coolshirt Systems Australia is a dealer of COOLSHIRT SYSTEMS products. The family operated business is offering a 10 percent discount off their RRP of their products for all ANDRA members.…
Nitro Harley racer Benny Stevens putting life into words
Amputee, cancer survivor and Top Fuel Harley drag racer Benny Stevens has launched a Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/160320040/fuelled-benny-stevens-life-story) for his new book Fuelled, based on his amazing life story. Fuelled is the autobiography of a man with a life story a…
CROW CAMS RENEWS ANDRA SUPPORT
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce that Associate Partner Crow Cams Australia has renewed its partnership for a further 12 months. Crow Cams is a long-time sponsor of ANDRA drag racing, and in particular sponsors the prestigious Crow Cams Best Engineered Award.…
THE CAMPAIGN COMPANY JOINS ANDRA MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The ANDRA Member Benefits Program is pleased to welcome The Campaign Company to its ranks. The Campaign Company has been in the advertising industry for more than 25 years and will offer ANDRA license holders 10 percent off of its design services.…
Rule Submissions Results
ANDRA Technical is pleased to announce the results of the Rule Submissions for the 2018/2019 ANDRA Rulebook. Please click the link below for more information. Announcement of 2018-19 Rule Changes……
SUNOCO ANNOUNCED AS ANDRA’S OFFICIAL FUEL SUPPLIER
Sunoco Race Fuels and the Australian National Drag Racing Association are proud to announce a partnership between the two organisations which will see Sunoco as the official fuel supplier for all ANDRA-sanctioned events. Sunoco Race Fuels has been associated with racing excellence for decades, and t…
MEMBER DISCOUNTS NOW AVAILABLE AT VISNER ENGINE DEVELOPMENT
Visner Engine Developments is now offering ANDRA members a special discount of 10 percent on its products and services after joining the ANDRA Member Benefits Program.…
ARC OFFERS SAVINGS TO ANDRA MEMBERS
Applied Racing Components (ARC) is one of the latest companies to sign on to offer discounts to ANDRA members as part of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. ARC will offer all ANDRA license holders 15 percent off of its services, including EGT Probes and heating elements for nitrous systems, oil warm…
GALLAGHER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED
New South Wales ANDRA volunteer Aaron Brookes has been announced as the Gallagher Volunteer of the Year for the 2017/2018 season. As the recipient of the award, sponsored by insurance, risk management and consulting firm Gallagher, Brookes will receive a trip to the ANDRA drag racing event of his ch…
FAST & LOUD INDUSTRIES JOINS MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
Fast & Loud Industries will offer all ANDRA members 10 percent off of its sandblasting services* as one of the latest businesses to sign up for the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. The blasting and restoration specialists, located in Perth (WA) work on all kinds of vehicles including classic cars,…
EVENT LICENCE TRIAL ANNOUNCED
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the trial of an ‘event licence’. The trial follows the consideration of feedback to the ANDRA board from a number of clubs and venues; and will allow racers to compete at events at ANDRA member venues without having t…
GRAEME COWIN INDUCTED INTO AUST MOTOR SPORT HALL OF FAME
Our congratulations go to Graeme Cowin on his induction into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame this evening. Find out more about it thanks to Speedcafe.com by clicking here or here……
KEYS FAMILY MOTORSPORT CAMARO RECOGNISED ON DEBUT
At the recent MacTrack Westernationals, the Crow Cams Best Engineered Award was bestowed to Keys Family Motorsport for their brand-new AA/AP-Top Doorslammer Camaro, which contested the Pro Slammer bracket. The bright orange car was making its race debut at the March 3-4 event – which also included…
PTE OFFERS 10 PERCENT OFF FOR ANDRA MEMBERS
Precision Turbo & Engine (PTE) has lined up to give all ANDRA members 10 percent off its services by becoming the latest member of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. PTE offers a full line of custom turbochargers, accessories, intercoolers, fuel injectors and stand-alone engine management system…
C & R MOTORSPORT DEVELOPMENTS JOINS MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
Perth’s C & R Motorsport Developments will offer all ANDRA license holders 20 percent off, with the company joining the ANDRA Member Benefits Program recently. C & R Motorsport Developments specialises in Engine Dyno Testing and Development for all types of Motorsport applications includ…
HUSSEY PERFORMANCE OFFERS 10 PERCENT OFF TO ANDRA MEMBERS
Hussey Performance has announced it will offer ANDRA license holders 10 percent off its product and services as a member of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program. The copper gasket manufacturer, based in Pennsylvania (USA), offers copper head gaskets of any thickness as well as oil pan/valve covers and…
Ararat Mums Go Drag Racing
Senior Constable Dani Richardson and Ararat Car Club Member Rachel Ralph will be attending Drags School at the Perth Motorplex in February. The ten-day training is run by Sergeant Mike Pearson and Detective Sergeant Chris De Bruin of Beat the Heat WA. Richardson and Ralph said they hope their partic…
ANDYK DESIGN JOINS MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to welcome AndyK Design to its Member Benefits Program. The ANDRA Member Benefits Program has been created to offer loyal ANDRA members the opportunity to receive discounts to products from supporting companies. AndyK Design’s Andy Kahle s…
VALE: PHIL PARKER
(Updated with funeral details) All at the Australian National Drag Racing Association are greatly saddened by the news that Phillip Parker has passed away this morning. A former ANDRA Director……
Aussie legend Larry Ormsby releases limited edition book
In a must-have for all Drag Racing and Muscle Car fans, legendary Australian drag racer, the Big O, Larry Ormsby has just released a stunning, limited edition book detailing the early years of his incredible career. Titled “The Larry Ormsby Scrapbook – The Ford Years,” this new book docu…
STATEMENT: PERTH MOTORPLEX INCIDENT – 11 November 2017
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Junior Dragster competitor Anita Board following an on track incident during an event held at the……
VALE: EDDIE THOMAS
The Australian National Drag Racing Association, its members, management and staff send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Top Fuel pioneer, Eddie Thomas. Eddie passed away earlier……
ANDRA AGM to be held November 17
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited gives notice that its Annual General Meeting will be held at Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre in the Lakeside Room, located at……
ANDRA TEAM BOOSTED WITH NEW APPOINTMENT
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a new addition to its team: motorsport media specialist, Amanda Jackson. After more than a decade spent in public relations and media management roles across the motorsport industry, including many years working within the drag r…
The Moving Man Joins ANDRA’s Member Benefit Program
We welcome aboard Gordon Crawford and his The Moving Man business to ANDRA’s Member Benefits Program. Crawford has joined our program in offering a 10% discount to all ANDRA Members!…
ANDRA returns to sanction drag racing at Perth Motorplex
As owner and manager of Perth Motorplex, VenuesWest has renewed its agreement with the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) for a second year as the sanctioning body for Drag Racing for the 2017/18 racing season.…
Wimmera Drags To Launch Project Right Path Campaign
Wimmera Off-Street Drag Racing Club is hosting a drag event on October 7, 2017. It’s been six years since the last drags event in the Victorian town of Warracknabeal, and the organisers are all pretty excited about it!…
ANDRA’s Social Media Footprint Expands
ANDRA has launched its second Instagram account with a dedicated page for its Junior Dragster racers. The Summit Racing Equipment Junior Dragster Instagram page is open and live and joins its Facebook page in engaging with the future racers of the sport.…
Grant Hamon Joins ANDRA Board
Grant Hamon (left) with ANDRA’s Acting General Manager Brett Stevens at recent 2017 Desert Nationals The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Hamon to the board, effective immediately.…
VALE: Shane O’Sullivan
Over the weekend we received the sad news that former Western Australian ANDRA Divisional Director Shane O’Sullivan had passed away following an illness.…
Perth Motorplex Installs Electrimotion Safety Shut Off System
As part of the ongoing effort to increase safety for Competitors on the Drag Strip, Perth Motorplex has permanently installed the Electrimotion Safety Shut Off System as used by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) in the USA.…
Kelly Bettes On Family, Junior Dragsters and Advice
While some people outside the drag racing world may never have heard of Kelly Bettes, since becoming the quickest and fastest women in Australia, they sure do now! The Bettes name has a long history in the sport of drag racing with Mum Jenny and Dad Steve involved in admin and management, while brot…
Crow Cams Re-Sign with ANDRA
The Australian National Drag Racing is proud to announce that Crow Cams have re-signed for another 12 months partnership.…
Successful Launch for 2017 Summit Racing QLD Championship
The inaugural Summit Racing Queensland Championship dodged the forecasted rain and produced an outstanding weekend of ANDRA Sportsman drag racing at Palmyra Dragway on the weekend of July 1-2.…
It’s All About Family
Dallas Everett. Photo by Dave Lovi Looking at the entry list for the inaugural Summit Racing Queensland Championship at Palmyra Dragway, you can’t but not notice the amount of family’s competing this weekend.…
Peter Johnson Is Looking To Win Two Championships
Photo by Dave Lovi The inaugural Summit Racing Queensland Championship kicks off this weekend at Palmyra Dragway. …
Summit Racing Equipment Supports 2017 ANDRA QLD Championship.
The Australian National Drag Racing Association are pleased to announce Summit Racing Equipment have extended their support of sportsman racers to include the naming rights of the 2017 ANDRA Queensland Championship.…
AJG Volunteer of the Year Nominations Open
ANDRA Announces New Structure
The 2017 Queensland Championships is GO!
Photo by Luke Dahms Entries are now open for Round 1 of the 2017 Queensland Championship at Palmyra Dragway.…
Swann Hill Dragway’s New Tower
A recent post on social media from Swann Hill Dragway highlighted a new addition to the landscape and partnership to the complex.…
ANDRA Champ John Zappia Adds Another Title
John Zappia and the Fuchs Monaro’s successful start to 2017 has continued with the team earning the WA Top Comp Championship at Perth Motorplex Grand Finals.…
Kelly Bettes New LTFR Top Fuel Driver
Leading Australian drag racing team, Lamattina Top Fuel Racing has signed Kelly Bettes as the team’s new driver, with Bettes set to debut the Fuchs Top Fuel dragster at the Nitro Up North event at Hidden Valley Raceway, July 21 and 22.…
Ask ANDRA Pro Stock Champ Lee Bektash 1 Question
Summit Racing Equipment Grand Final Pt 1 on Speedweek
How good is this? Just one week after the Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals, all the action from the ANDRA Drag Racing Series Championship is coming to Speedweek this Sunday, April 9 from 1 PM AEST.…
Newby Goes Back To The Future In Adelaide Win
Wayne Newby scored a straight sets win over his Rapisarda Autosport International team-mate Damien Harris in the final round of the ANDRA season at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Record Breaking Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals
The combination of a sticky Adelaide International Raceway and cool air saw a total of eight new records produced at the Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals. A number of racers were caught out with just how good the track was.…
Bektash Gets Tough in Pro Stock & Sportsman Shine at Summit Grand Finals
Day one of the Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals produced some record-breaking performances in both the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series.…
Ben Bray Hunting For ANDRA Podium
When the Gulf Western Oil-supported Team Bray Racing hits Adelaide International Raceway this Friday and Saturday (31 March – 1 April), they will do so in pursuit of putting Benny Bray on the podium in the ANDRA Top Doorslammer title fight.…
Lee Bektash #DontHoldBack Farewell Tour
Australian Pro Stock Champion Lee Bektash has heralded his upcoming retirement with a passionate speech whilst accepting the 2017 ANDRA Australian Nationals Pro-Stock Gold Christmas tree for his win at the recent event at Calder Park.…
RAI Team Mates Set For Nitro Top Fuel Rumble
Bragging rights around the family dining room table will be on the line when Rapisarda Autosport International tuner duo, Santino and Santo Rapisarda Jnr., match race each other at the ANDRA Championship Grand Final at Adelaide International Raceway on March 31 and April 1.…
2016/17 Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals Live & Free
Watch the Summit Racing Equipment Drag Racing Grand Finals Live and Free this Saturday from Adelaide International Raceway. Watch the 2016/17 Summit Racing Equipment Drag Racing Grand Finals LIVE……
Paul Rogers Snr Wins Inaugural “Spirit of Speed” Award
Victorian drag racing veteran Paul Rogers Sr has been awarded the inaugural Speedcafe.com Spirit of Speed Volunteer of the Year award, presented by Dunlop.…
Jim Read Inducted Into The 2017 CAMS “Hall of Fame”
Australian Drag Racing legend Jim Read has been inducted into the 2017 CAMS “Hall of Fame”, presented by Speedcafe.com tonight at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.…
Council Commits To Drag Strip Work
Swan Hill Rural City Council has committed funds to lift the city’s quarter mile drag strip to Australian racing standards.…
Summit Racing Equipment Grand Finals TVC
The 2016/17 Summit Racing Equipment Drag Racing Grand Finals is less than two weeks away. Just to get you in the mood here is the TV Commercial. 2016/17 Summit Racing……
CAMS Hall of Fame Double Pass Giveaway
The 2017 Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame Induction Gala – presented by Speedcafe.com, is coming up on Friday night, March 24 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre at 7:30 pm for an 8 pm start.…
Frank Mamone – The Next Chapter
It was a huge weekend for Sydney’s Frank Mamone, going through to the finals of a very tough Top Doorslammer at the 46th Westernationals. However, Mamone and crew went home with an empty trailer when fellow Top Doorslammer racer Steven Aldridge made an offer on the Cuda Mamone couldn’t refuse.…
Steve Aldridge Steps into Cuda Next Season
Steve Aldridge and the Crown Security Top Doorslammer team have been showing potential beyond the capacity of their 20-year old ’55 Chev-bodied Murray Anderson chassis. That potential may be realised next season with the news that Aldridge has taken delivery of the ex-Frank Mamone Plymouth Barracuda…
John Zappia – A Decade of Thrills and Championships
John Zappia claimed an unprecedented tenth ANDRA Top Doorslammer Series title with his Fuchs Holden Monaro on Sunday at Perth Motorplex’s Westernationals, adding to his record of dominance in one of Australian drag racing’s most competitive categories – and winning the Westernationals on his home tu…
Bray’s Feel The Heat In Perth
Team Bray Racing felt the heat at the weekend’s Westernationals (Perth, March 4-5) in more ways than one, but that hasn’t stopped them from feeling positive as they leave the venue to prepare for a busy month ahead.…
John Zappia, Craig Glassby & Chris Porter Find Westernats Gold
It was another hot and humid day that greeted racers and fans for day two of the 46th Westernationals, however the action on the track was even hotter with John Zappia taking home another Top Doorslammer victory and more ANDRA gold.…
Damian Muscat Takes Top Fuel Motorcycle Night 1 Points
When the news let it be known that the forecast over the weekend was for hot and humid temperatures in the high 30’s, it was game on. Saturday’s qualifying saw even the toughest racers struggle during the sessions where track temps reached around 120 degrees.…
Reliability and reactions key for Fuchs Monaro
John Zappia might have emerged as the winner of the Goldenstates at Perth Motorplex several weeks ago but it came at a cost with bent rods on two separate runs and a close challenge from Scott MacLean.…
Westernationals LIVE & FREE Sunday March 5
Watch The 46th Westernationals Live and Free This Sunday from Perth Motorplex. Watch the 46th running of the Westernationals LIVE & FREE this Sunday from Perth Motorplex on March 5th……
ANDRA Drag Racing Battles To Highlight Westernationals
With only two Group 1 events left on the Australian National Drag Racing Championship calendar, racers are moving into top gear as they seek to gain as many points as they can prior to the season finale – Summit Racing Equipment Drag Racing Grand Finals – at Adelaide International Raceway on M…
John Cannuli Going For Back-to-Back ANDRA Championships
For the Top Alcohol category, the Westernationals will be their second opportunity to gain valuable points in the 2016/17 ANDRA Drag racing Series.…
Rd 10 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series
Don’t miss out on Round 10 of the Summit Racing Sportsman Series at Steel City Raceway at Whyalla, South Australia…
2017 ANDRA Divisional Elections
NOMINATIONS INVITED During 2017, elections are due for ANDRA Division Directors in Victoria/Tasmania, Northern Australia and Western Australia.…
Summit Racing Equipment Announce Naming Rights Sponsorship
The Australian National Drag Racing Association together with Adelaide DragRace Promotions are pleased to announce that Summit Racing Equipment have taken naming rights sponsorship for the 2016/17 ANDRA Drag Racing Grand Finals.…
Father & Son Nitro Funny Car Family Feud at Portland
The beautiful seaside South Coast Raceway at Portland in Victoria has been host to the Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars for several years and the 2017 event is shaping up to be the best yet, with a special feature – a father vs son shootout!…
Five New Records Highlight 2017 ANDRA Goldenstates
The hot conditions at the ANDRA Goldenstates made it difficult for the naturally aspirated cars to run quick, but that still didn’t stop five records broken by the close of the event.…
Damian Muscat Wins Day 1 of the 2017 Goldenstates
Yep while some watched Danny Green and Anthony Mundine bang each other in the head over 10 rounds, ANDRA Championship drag racing returned to Perth Motorplex with a bang of it’s own. The Goldenstates was back and with championship rounds for Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle. Anticipation wa…
2017 Goldenstates LIVE
The 2017 Goldenstates from Perth Motorplex will be live streaming on Saturday February 4th thanks to the Garmin VIRB ANDRA Live Stream.…
10 New Records at 2017 ANDRA Australian Nationals
Ten new records were reset following the 2017 ANDRA Australian Nationals at Calder Park on January 28-29…
Team Bray Looking To Make More Nationals Memories
Calder Park drag racing fans are in for a treat at this weekend. This will be the first appearance in Melbourne for Team Bray’s new Gulf Western Oil sponsorship.…
The Event Everyone Remembers And Wants To Win!
This weekend marks the 51st running of the ANDRA Australian Nationals. Whilst this iconic event has been held in most states; including Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales, its spiritual home has always been Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway.…
2017 Australian Nationals Live Stream
The 51st ANDRA Australian Nationals is on this weekend and Sunday’s elimination rounds will be LIVE thanks to the Garmin VIRB ANDRA Live Stream.…
Chris Stewart Funeral Notice
The Stewart Family has announced the funeral arrangement for their beloved son Chris, who sadly passed away on Saturday January 21st.…
ANDRA Statement Regarding Portland Incident
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of ANDRA drag racer Chris Stewart. Chris Stewart, a second-generation racer was competing at South Coast Raceway. All remaining racing……
ANDRA 2016 Christmas Closure
The office of the Austrtalian National Drag Racing Association will be closed over the Christmas break between December 23 (noon) to Tuesday January 3. Thank you!…
John Baremans appointed to ANDRA Media & PR role
Respected drag racing journalist and photographer John Baremans will officially take over as the new ANDRA Media & PR Officer on Monday December 12. John takes the reigns from Tim Baker who leaves the organisation on Friday December 9 to take up a new sports media opportunity elsewhere. John has…
VIDEO: 2015/2016 Season Recap
Highlights from the 2015/2016 ANDRA Championship Drag Racing season as shown at the 2016 ANDRA Championship Gala on 1 December 2016.…
SA Summer Nationals cancelled due to weather
Unfortunately race day for the SA Summer Nationals is over before it begins with the onset of inclement weather rendering the drag strip unraceable.…
Richards and Skaife first 2017 Motor Sport Hall of Fame Inductees
Touring car greats Jim Richards and Mark Skaife have been announced as the advance inductees for the 2017 Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame which will be unveiled on the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix weekend in Melbourne in March.…
Rowe Memorial Super Stock Classic on Speedweek
Peter Kapiris and Geoff Crisp join the ANDRA Board
Top Doorslammer icon Peter Kapiris and ANDRA New South Wales Division Director Geoff Crisp have been voted onto the ANDRA Board at the 2016 Annual General Meeting.…
Steel City Drag Club Named Volunteers of the Year
The Whyalla Steel City Drag Club has been awarded the Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year at the 2016 ANDRA Championship Dinner on Thursday December 1.…
PODCAST: John Zappia & Maurice Fabietti
The latest edition of the ANDRA Drag Racing Podcast featuring John Zappia and Maurice Fabietti is now available. Zappia and Fabietti discuss the upcoming SA Summer Nationals at Adelaide International Raceway. Zap also talks about his recent trip to the USA and his 256 mph Perth Motorplex track recor…
Summer Nationals Garmin VIRB ANDRA Live Stream
We are pleased to announce the Garmin VIRB ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream from the SA Summer Nationals at Adelaide International Raceway this Sunday December 4 will be made available for FREE!…
Four National Records Set at Calder Park
Daniel Camilleri, Les Heintz and Darren Parker set new 1000-feet Super Stock National Records for a trio of classes in the Rowe Memorial Super Stock Classic at Calder Park Raceway.…
ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream November 19
Catch the elimination action for FREE on the Garmin VIRB ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream Saturday November 19.…
Jim Read to be inducted into ANDRA Hall of Fame
The Most Powerful Podcast on the Planet!
Introducing the ANDRA Drag Racing Podcast – The Most Powerful Podcast for the Most Powerful Motorsport on the Planet! The official podcast of the Australian National Drag Racing Association is a new initiative to engage with members and fans, new and old by focussing the storylines firmly on the r…
Garmin VIRB ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream Free Trial
The Rowe Memorial Super Stock Classic and Round 4 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series will be broadcast for FREE on Saturday November 19 as part of the Garmin VIRB ANDRA Drag Racing Live Stream.…
Motorplex Offers 2-For-1 Entry For Intertstate Competitors
Perth Motorplex is one of Australia’s best run drag racing venues and with the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series returning to the venue for the Goldenstates (February 3-4) and the Westernationals (March 4-5) next year, they are keen to have as many interstate…
First Modified National Records Set in 21 Months
Two new Modified Eliminator National Records were set at Round 3 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at Mildura Sunset Strip.…
Join the Official Summit Junior Dragster Facebook Page!
Introducing the official Facebook page for Summit Racing Equipment Junior Dragster – The Future of ANDRA Drag Racing. Head over to Facebook, give the page a like, perhaps even a review, and join the Junior Dragster conversation. This page is designed to be a community where Juniors and t…
All New, All Digital FASTLANE Magazine Now Available!
ANDRA Partners with The Accommodation Brokers
ANDRA member benefits are about to get even better with a new partnership forged between ANDRA and The Accommodation Brokers.…
New ANDRA Drag Racing Technical Facebook Page
2016 ANDRA Championship Dinner Tickets Available
In the lead up to the Summer Nationals at Adelaide International Raceway, the 2016 ANDRA Championship Dinner will take place on Thursday December 1st at the Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre located 10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes.…
Sportsman Action on Speedweek this Sunday!
Tune in to Speedweek on SBS HD this Sunday for Round 2 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series.…
South Queensland Divisional Council Election Completed
At a meeting of the ANDRA Ltd Board on the 27th July 2016, a motion was passed to call for nominations for the South Queensland Divisional Council.…
ANDRA officially appointed sanctioning body at Perth Motorplex
In an update sent via the VenuesWest and Perth Motorplex mailing lists on Thursday evening, ANDRA has been officially confirmed as the drag racing sanctioning body at Perth Motorplex.…
2016 Rule Submissions Available for Member Feedback
Top Doorslammer on SBS Speedweek this Sunday
The first ever visit of a Group One bracket to Alice Springs Inland Dragway will air from 2pm AEST this Sunday September 4.…
ANDRA Drag Racing returns to Perth Motorplex
In a statement issued today, VenuesWest has announced ANDRA as the preferred respondent to be the sanctioning body for drag racing at Perth Motorplex.…
New Promoter Given The Green Light at AIR
Adelaide DragRace Promotions and Peter Pislaidis are set to take on the role as Promoter at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Vic/Tas DC open Tech Day
The Victoria/Tasmania Division will be holding a tech day open to all members requiring a tech inspection, free of charge.…
Summit Sportsman Series on Speedweek this Sunday!
For the first time ever last month, the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series visited Hidden Valley Drag Strip in Darwin.…
SQ Divisional Council Election
At a meeting of the ANDRA Ltd Board on the 27th July 2016 a motion was passed to call for nominations for the South Queensland (SQ) Divisional Council.…
Summit Racing Equipment Pro Shop Extends To Aussie Racers
Summit Racing Equipment has upped its support for Australian drag racers by extending the Summit Racing Pro Shop to include full ANDRA licence holders.…
ANDRA Chairman announces retirement from Board
Michael Fotheringham has advised the Board that he will be standing down from the Board due to work commitments. His term as Chairman will expire at the end of July 2016.…
ANDRA Licencing/Membership Officer pursuing new Opportunities
ANDRA wishes to announce Licencing/Membership Officer Leanne Wright will be leaving to pursue new opportunities after over 11 years at the organisation. Leanne came to ANDRA on a traineeship and has worked her way up to Licencing/Membership Officer.…
Aaron Hambridge and Lachlan Wills join Speedweek team
Racer/Crew Chief Aaron Hambridge and sports media personality Lachlan Wills have joined the ANDRA Drag Racing commentary team on SBS Speedweek.…
Remembering Harry White
Earlier this week it was with sadness ANDRA learned of the passing of former South Australian Division Director Harry White. Harry was a loved member of the drag racing community retiring as SA Division Director in 2012 following 22 years in the position. His involvement in drag racing dates a…
ANDRA Partners With Garmin Australia On Live Stream Coverage
The Australian National Drag Racing Association will partner with Garmin Australia and their Garmin VIRB series on a new TV and live stream multimedia package for the remainder of the 2016/2017 ANDRA Championship season.…
Crow Cams Extends ANDRA Sponsorship
Australian performance camshaft powerhouse Crow Cams has re-upped their ANDRA associate sponsorship for a further year.…
High calibre entries flood in for Nitro Up North
Darwin will be the centre of Australia’s drag racing community come July 8 and 9, with a massive 124 entries received for Nitro Up North.…
DESERT NATIONALS 2016 – Sat 16th & Sun 17th July
The Alice Springs Inland Dragway will rumble with the thunderous sound of 100+ vehicles taking part in the Desert Nationals, Round 2 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series and ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top Doorslammer Round 2.…
Update from Gary Tanner Racing
We would like to pass on an update regarding Kylie and Gary Tanner following their motor vehicle accident 9 weeks ago.…
2016 ANDRA Divisional Council Elections Completed
Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Nominations for 2016, the make-up of the six Divisional Councils is confirmed in the table below.…
Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Nominations Open
Arthur J. Gallagher has an extensive national broking network in metropolitan and regional Australian locations. They provide broking solutions to a wide range of clients from small to medium enterprises through to large multi-national corporations, as well as affinity partners and associations incl…
2016 ANDRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open
Matt Forbes record John Storm Memorial points haul
Newly crowned Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Modified Champion Matt Forbes has capped a stunning season with a record points haul in the calculations for the John Storm Memorial Trophy.…
ANDRA Drag Racing Series on Speedweek this Sunday!
This Sunday from 2pm AEST on Speedweek we finish the 2015/2016 season with a bang featuring all the Top Alcohol, Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle action from the ANDRA Championship Grand Final at Adelaide International Raceway.…
Grand Final records set at Adelaide International Raceway
The ANDRA Championship Grand Final saw four new National Records set, one over 1000 feet and three over the quarter mile.…
Swan Hill Dragway to be ANDRA sanctioned
Swan Hill Dragway, Australia’s newest quarter mile drag strip has announced today the facility will be ANDRA sanctioned.…
Watch the ANDRA Championship Grand Final Live Stream
ANDRA Championship Grand Final to be Live Streamed
The conclusion of the 2015/2016 ANDRA Championship Season at Adelaide International Raceway will be live streamed on Sunday April 10.…
30 Australian Legends inducted into Motor Sport Hall of Fame
Among the 30 Australian icons that formed the inaugural inductee group for the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame, no less than 29 World Championships and 50 Australian Championships are represented in individual and team competition.…
Shayne Homes steps down from the ANDRA Board
The ANDRA Board wishes to advise the recent resignation of Shayne Homes from the ANDRA Board effective March 4. Shayne has been an ANDRA member and Competition Bike competitor for some time, winning……
New South Wales Divisional Council Change
New South Wales Division Director Lyle Gilmore has stepped down from the position and has been replaced by Alternative DD Paul Stephen until Divisional Elections are completed. ANDRA Chairman Michael……
VALE: Simon Lekias
It is with deep sadness we have learned of the passing of West Australian Modified racer Simon Lekias on afternoon of March 9, 2016. From all at ANDRA, our deepest……
ANDRA Championship Grand Final Entries Open, Tickets on Sale
Entries for the season ending ANDRA Championship Grand Final at Adelaide International Raceway April 9-10 are now open. General Admission and Start Line Club tickets are now also on sale to the general public via www.raceentry.com.au…
Green light for ANDRA Grand Final and funding relief for tracks
At the 15 February ANDRA Board meeting, several key decisions were made to ensure the season ends with a bang.…
Summit Sportsman Series on Speedweek this Sunday
ANDRA Technical Officer Resigns
ANDRA wishes to announce that Technical Officer Colin Brassington has resigned from his role after almost three years at the organisation. Colin came to ANDRA with a strong background in……
2016 ANDRA Divisional Elections
During 2016, elections are due for ANDRA Division Directors in South Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales.…
Australian Nationals on Speedweek this Sunday!
Frank Marchese awarded Best Engineered at Aust Nationals
Frank Marchese, running in the exhibition Outlaw Radial bracket at the Australian Nationals, has been awarded the Best Engineered Award for his seven-second Twin Turbo full-body XW Fairmont.…
New records set at South Coast and Calder Park
Three new records were set the past two weeks in the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at South Coast Raceway in Portland and the Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway in Melbourne.…
Summit Racing Equipment to host competitor cookout
Summit Racing Equipment is inviting competitors, crew and family to a competitor cookout on Saturday night of the Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway this weekend.…
Australian Nationals to be Live Streamed
The Australian Nationals returns to Calder Park Raceway for the first time in 15 years this weekend and fans will be able to watch eliminations via live stream.…
Australian Nationals LIVE Stream
BOOKMARK THIS PAGE to watch live eliminations from the Australian Nationals. DUE TO WEATHER START TIME HAS BEEN DELAYED.…
Blockbuster line up for Australian Nationals
Entries have now closed for the Australian Nationals with 280 confirmed competitors in what is shaping up to be a blockbuster of ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series action.…
ANDRA Drag Racing hits the streets of Melbourne
January 16 – January 24 is fast becoming ANDRA Drag Racing week with an event double header on back-to-back weekends and plenty of activity between to get fans excited.…
TV ALERT: Rowe Memorial on Speedweek this Sunday
Speedweek this Sunday! The Rowe Memorial Super Stock Classic and Round 6 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series from Calder Park Raceway airs this Sunday from 2pm AEDT on SBS Australia.…
Grant Goodall appointed ANDRA CEO
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd. (ANDRA) is pleased to announce Grant Goodall has been appointed ANDRA CEO.…
ANDRA introduces casual Group One licences from Jan 4, 2016
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd. (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the introduction of new monthly (casual) Group One Drag Racing Licences.…
Summit Sportsman on Speedweek next two Sundays!
Round 4 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series presented by Southern Downs Regional Council will air this Sunday on Speedweek!…
Four new 660 National Records set at Mildura Sunset Strip
Daniel Camilleri and Craig Geddes each set two eighth-mile National Records at the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series presented by Mildura Rural City Council this past weekend.…
Daniel Sekli sets new Modified Bike record at Warwick Dragway
Daniel Sekli is the proud owner of Warwick Dragway’s first ever National Record following Round 4 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series presented by Southern Downs Regional Council.…
Watch the 2014 and 2015 ANDRA Championship Highlights
Highlights from the 2014 and 2015 ANDRA Championship seasons are now available to stream for FREE at ANDRA TV Catch Up and MotorsportsTV.…
ICE Ignition joins ANDRA Contingency Programme
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd (ANDRA) is pleased to announce ICE Ignition has signed on to become an ANDRA Contingency Partner. …
Trick Flow joins ANDRA Drag Racing
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd (ANDRA) is excited to announce Trick Flow Specialties as a new ANDRA Drag Racing Contingency Partner.…
Six new records set at Fuchs South Coast Raceway
Six new national eighth-mile records were set in Round 3 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at Fuchs South Coast Raceway November 14-15.…
Four National Records Set at East Coast Nationals
Four National records were reset at the recent Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series event at the East Coast Nationals in Sydney.…
Champions to be crowned and Hall of Famers to be inducted
Tonight (Monday November 9, 2015) the 2015 ANDRA Championship Dinner will held at Atura Blacktown in NSW. …
Live Updates from East Coast Nationals
ANDRA AGM to be held November 21
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited gives notice that its Annual General Meeting will be held at the Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre located at 32 Ardlie……
ANDRA Head Office Closed Monday Oct 5
All members are advised due to the Labor Day Public Holiday in South Australia the ANDRA Head Office will be closed Monday October 5. Normal service will resume from Tuesday……
ANDRA Committed to Championship Series
Following the highly successful opening to the 2015/2016 ANDRA Championship season in Darwin and Alice Springs, the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series will continue as the prestigious two tier national championship, sanctioned and supported by ANDRA. ANDRA will…
2015 ANDRA Championship Dinner Venue Change
The 2015 ANDRA Championship Dinner has been rescheduled for Monday November 9 following the East Coast Nationals at Sydney Dragway November 7-8. Commencing from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start, the dinner to honour the 2015 Season Champions, Runners Up, Hall of Fame inductees and the Arthur J. Gallagher V…
ANDRA appoints interim CEO
The Board of the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce Rob Curkpatrick as interim CEO.…
Drag News Magazine highlights Sportsman & Doorslammers
The latest rounds of the ANDRA championship have been captured in Drag News Magazine’s latest issue, available to order now from www.dragnews.com.au. The hotly contested opening round of the ANDRA Summit Sportsman Series in Alice Springs as well as round two of the ANDRA Top Doorslammer Champio…
Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Award
ANDRA is pleased to announce South Queensland Chief Steward Wayne Downes as the recipient of the 2015 Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Award.…
Drag Racing greats to be included in Motor Sport Hall of Fame
WA ANDRA Divisional Technical Inspection day Oct 4
The WA Divisional Council is hosting a tech inspection day on Sunday October 4 at Perth Motorplex. Bookings are required (email or text only) via Terry Jongen, WA Division Director on 0424 198 400 or Terrjong@gmail.com. Whether you are new to drag racing or a seasoned campaigner, technical inspectio…
Adelaide Spring Nationals Cancelled
Australian Drag Racing Unites
Australian Professional Drag Racing Ltd to promote ANDRA Drag Racing Series. Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series to run at all major race tracks.…
ANDRA launches Contingency Programme
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce the re-establishment of the ANDRA Contingency Programme.…
Six National 660ft records set at Desert Nationals
Round 1 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series kicked off in style this past weekend with six 660ft National records smashed at Alice Springs Inland Dragway.…
Nitro Up North a huge success
Nitro Up North this past weekend at Hidden Valley Drag Strip in Darwin represented the opening of the 2015/2016 ANDRA Championship season for Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer while serving as an introduction to Top Fuel in the Northern Territory.…
Rule Submissions available for member feedback
The rule submissions received as a part of the 2015 intake are available for member feedback. https://www.andra.com.au/technical/rules/rule-submissions.html Feedback on submissions should be sent to your Division Director, or to technical@andra.com.au……
Follow the action with live updates from Darwin
ANDRA Social Media Policy updated
Please be advised the ANDRA Social Media Policy has been updated. All ANDRA members are encouraged to read the policy thoroughly. Social Media can be a great platform to promote ANDRA Drag Racing and the great teams that commit their valuable time and money around the country. It gives everyone a vo…
Speedweek scheduling changes
Please be aware of the following scheduling changes to Speedweek over the coming weeks. Due to SBS coverage of the Tour de France, Speedweek will air at the following times: 28th June 90 min Speedweek 1400-1530 5th July &nb…
John Storm Memorial Trophy winner and Winters awards
Several awards were handed out or decided following the Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway including the John Storm Memorial Trophy.…
Wayne Price awarded Best Engineered at Winternationals
Top Alcohol Funny Car driver Wayne Price has been awarded Best Engineered at the Fuchs Winternationals for his Australian built chassis.…
20 National Records set at Fuchs Winternationals
The Fuchs Winternationals always produce big numbers and standout performances. This past weekend 19 new national records were set as the 2015 ANDRA Championship season came to an epic conclusion.…
Fuchs Winternationals LIVE Blog
Join us and the team at Drag News Australia for LIVE updates throughout the 2015 Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway Thursday June 4 to Sunday June 7.…
Taste of high octane revs up Brisbane CBD
A taste of Australia’s biggest drag racing show came to the Brisbane CBD yesterday, with thousands of city-goers able to get up close and personal with high-powered racing machines and their drivers at Reddacliff Place ahead of this week’s Fuchs Winternationals (4-7 June).…
Fuchs Winternationals week just got bigger
Fans of the high octane will have plenty of chances to get up close and personal with the stars of Australian drag racing during the lead-up to the biggest show on the Australian drag racing calendar – Willowbank Raceway’s Fuchs Winternationals (June 4-7, 2015).…
Top Fuel on Speedweek this Sunday!
Here is a peek on whats coming up on Speedweek this Sunday. The focus on the ANDRA Panel Show is Top Fuel – the Kings of the Sport in High Definition. Host Matt Naulty talks with Terry Sainty Sainty Top Fuel 700, American NHRA Tuner Lee Beard, Bruce and Phil Read representing Top Fuel Australia and…
ANDRA Drag Racing coming to Port Augusta!
This weekend the ANDRA trailer will be in Port Augusta with the Northern Drag and Motorsport Association for the Port Augusta Motor Show at Wharflands Plaza, Port Augusta. Several South……
PremiAir Racing seeking two new crew members
PremiAir Racing is currently seeking two long term crew members to participate in a competitive Top Fuel racing team.…
New print magazine released for Australian drag racing
Drag News Australia has released its first print edition of Drag News Magazine featuring an interview with ANDRA CEO Malcolm Bulley. A limited print run of magazines has been made available for online order for the first time, following on from the release of an e-magazine six months ago. Drag News…
Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations Open
Locally focused. Nationally resourced. Internationally represented. Arthur J. Gallagher, the world’s fourth largest insurance broking and risk Management Company, expanded its presence in Australia through the acquisition of OAMPS Insurance Brokers in 2014.…
Two records set at Willowbank Raceway
Round 4 of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series produced two new national records at Willowbank Raceway on Saturday April 11.…
Sportsman action on Speedweek this Sunday
2015 ANDRA Pro Stock championship to continue as scheduled
Following confirmation from the Board of ANDRA ltd. the 2015 ANDRA Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Championship will continue as scheduled.…
Eight new 1000 feet records set at AIR
Eight new 1000 feet national records were set in the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at the VPW Pro Series 1000 in Adelaide over the weekend.…
Follow the results from AIR this weekend!
We are teaming up with Drag News Australia to bring you the results from the VPW Pro Series 1000 at Adelaide International Raceway this weekend!…
Important info regarding Pro Stock at the Pro Series 1000
Due to some teams not having important parts arrive from the US on time and another needing to complete licencing, the Pro Stock bracket was left in the unfortunate situation……
ANDRA Head Office closed Monday March 9
Please be advised the ANDRA Head Office will be closed on Monday March 9 due to a public holiday in South Australia. The office will be open as per usual……
Mark Drew sets new national twin-cylinder records
Follow the action from Washpod Nitro Max
2015 ANDRA Divisional Elections – Nominations Invited
During 2015, elections are due for ANDRA Division Directors in Northern Australia, Victoria/Tasmania and Western Australia.…
Nitro Champs are back!
One of Australian drag racing’s most exciting events is back on the calendar with Sydney Dragway promising to make the 2015 Nitro Champs one of the best ever held at the Sydney venue.…
New world record among seven set at Westernationals
The 44th Westernationals at Perth Motorplex was the site of seven new national records including a world record Top Alcohol Funny Car elapsed time.…
Follow the action at the 44th Westernationals
ANDRA Drag Racing set to take Perth by storm
The 44th Westernationals is the first ANDRA Gold Christmas Tree event of the year and we have suitably stepped up our activity in what promises to be our most successful set of activation displays ever!…
2014 Season recap continues on Speedweek this Sunday
Speedweek’s Matt Naulty and Rusty Gregory will be joined by 2014 Pro Stock Champion Aaron Tremayne to take a look back at 2014 this Sunday on SBS HD from 2pm AEDT.…
Three new national records set in Portland
The first round of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series saw three new 660ft national records set at Fuchs South Coast Raceway in Portland last weekend.…
Speedweek to recap exciting 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Season
As the 2015 ANDRA Championship Drag Racing season gets underway at Perth Motorplex this Friday and Saturday, Speedweek’s Matt Naulty and Rusty Gregory will take a look back at 2014 beginning this Sunday on SBS HD from 2pm AEDT.…
ANDRA Drag Racing TV audiences continue to rise
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a 200 per cent increase in TV audiences in 2014 from the previous 12 months.…
ANDRA Championship to return to Calder Park in 2015/16
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) wishes to announce the ANDRA Championship Drag Racing event at Calder Park in Victoria featuring Top Fuel, Top Fuel Motorcycle, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle and the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series on February 7-8, 2015 will not go a…
ANDRA Office closure dates
Please be advised the ANDRA Office will be closed from the 25th December to the 1st January. There will be a skeleton staff in the office on the 24th December and the 2nd January 2015.…
Greg Leahy appointed to Willowbank Raceway board
The Willowbank Raceway Board has announced the appointment of long-time racer and successful business operator Greg Leahy to its ranks. Leahy is the owner of Geezer’s Imports – an ISO9001 compliant Federal Government RAW (Registered Automotive Workshop) approved workshop for the import, conversi…
Calling all Competitors!
Register your interest to display your vehicle at pre-event activations leading up to major events.…
Gordon Crawford on Temporary Australians this Sunday
Gordon Crawford retired from Drag Racing after competing in Top Fuel Motorcycle at Hidden Valley Drag Strip in July 2014. Catch him on Temporary Australians this Sunday on ONE HD! Episode 8 Sunday December 14 at 3pm on ONE and repeat Monday December 15 1.15am…
Steve Reed to retire from Willowbank Raceway Board
Drag racing veteran and long-time Willowbank Raceway Board member Steve Reed has announced his decision to step down from the Board after 15 years.…
Aussies Abroad: True potential of Mustang yet to be uncovered
Since joining the Pro Modified scene in the US, Paul Mouhayet and the Moits Racing Team turbocharged Mustang have been turning heads wherever they go. The most recent trip to the Street Car Super Nationals X in Las Vegas yielded a boosted full-bodied door-car world record of 273.39 mph in a 5.637 se…
ANDRA Drag Racing on Temporary Australians this Sunday
Catch the characters of Top Fuel Motorcycle at Hidden Valley Drag Strip on Temporary Australians this Sunday on ONE!…
2015 Media Accreditation Now Open
Summit Racing Equipment Member Rewards
As part of the recently announced multi-year partnership, ANDRA in collaboration with Summit Racing Equipment will be supporting new initiatives to deliver extra rewards to the ANDRA member.…
Hi-Tec Oils renews as Official Oil Supplier for ANDRA Drag Racing
Following the success of the partnership over the 2014 ANDRA Championship season, Hi-Tec Oils were pleased to re-sign as the Official Oil Supplier for ANDRA Drag Racing over the next two seasons.…
Crow Cams continues support of ANDRA Drag Racing
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the re-signing of Crow Cams as an associate sponsor for the next two seasons.…
Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle on Speedweek
Be watching this Sunday on Speedweek for the ‘PRO SHOW’ with Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle from the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway.…
Melbourne Drag Racing Club produce 40th Anniversary book
November 29 sees the celebration of the Melbourne Drag Racing Club’s 40th Anniversary. In recognition of this milestone the MDRC have compiled a book commemorating the occasion highlighting the rich 40-year existence of the club with numerous photos of past and present members.…
Aussies Abroad: Crampton wins NHRA Road to the Future Award
A day after the season finale in Pomona, GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel rookie Richie Crampton was named the NHRA Road to the Future Award recipient during Monday night’s NHRA Awards Ceremony.…
Aussies Abroad: NHRA season comes to a close in Pomona
Richie Crampton and Rapisarda Autosport International reached the second round while newly crowned NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Champion Steve Harker claimed his fifth National event win in row.…
Elvis to rock Pomona
Rapisarda Autosport International have yet to confirm plans to unleash Gus Ussia- Presley at the final round of the 2014 Mello Yello NHRA season at Pomona this weekend. “Gus/Elvis” became a cult figure in the world of drag racing after making his push back debut on the Allan Dobson car at the Au…
Top Doorslammer & Top Alcohol this Sunday on Speedweek
The second show from the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway comes your way this Sunday November 16 at 2pm AEDT on Speedweek. On the bill is Top Doorslammer and Top Alcohol and just to give you a sneak peak, check out this wild ride from Stuart Bishop!…
Fourteen new records set at Australian Nationals
The numbers have been crunched and re-crunched again. Fourteen records were set at the Australian Nationals held October 31 – November 2 at Sydney Dragway.…
Top Fuel & Top Fuel Motorcycle on Speedweek this Sunday
The 2014 Australian Nationals had thunder and lighting on Saturday afternoon but it was Top Fuel Harley rider Chris Porter who provided the fireworks during Group One qualifying.…
2015/16 ANDRA Championship Calendar Released
After an extensive development period with stakeholders around the country the 2015/16 calendar is ready for distribution. …
ANDRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame Class of 2014
2014 Australian Nationals LIVE – Bookmark this page!
Join the team from Dragnews and ANDRA as we present the 2014 Australian Nationals LIVE update feed from Sydney Dragway starting 11am October 31st until the finals on Sunday November 2.…
ANDRA Drag Racing on the Today Show, 2GB radio and Zoo Weekly
Be on the look out for ANDRA Drag Racing and the Fastrack Experience on the Today Show airing nationally around Australia on the morning of Thursday October 30th from 5:30am.…
Fuchs Winternationals awarded by Ipswich Chamber of Commerce
Willowbank Raceway’s Fuchs Winternationals event has been announced as a winner at the 2014 Ipswich Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Awards.…
Dylan Leo and Jake Cartledge latest Rising Stars
Dylan Leo and Jake Cartledge are the latest Junior Drgasters to win the 60foot Rising Star Award at the Benaraby Nationals and Fuchs Spring Nationals respectively. Leo completed the double at the Benaraby Nationals taking home his first ANDRA Silver Christmas Tree and the 60foot Rising Star Award fo…
10 new 1000-foot records set at AIR and Benaraby
It was another record setting weekend as Australia’s best Sportsman racers battled it out at Benaraby Raceway and Adelaide International Raceway in a double dose of Drag Racing action.…
Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association President steps down
Hidden Valley Drag Racing Association President Jay Jukes will officially step down from his role at the Association’s upcoming AGM on October 21. The ANDRA Board extends its gratitude to Jay and his team for all of their efforts over the years and wishes Jay the best of luck as he enters the next…
Aussies Abroad: Harker wins World Title, Crampton sets PB
Steve Harker has become the first Aussie to win an NHRA World Championship taking out the 2014 Lucas Oil Top Alcohol Funny Car title. In a dominant weekend capturing three Wallys, Harker took the event wins in the postponed Pep Boys Carolina Nationals and the NHRA Nationals to secure the first NHRA…
Benaraby Nationals on hold until Saturday
Due to damage to the track, the Benaraby Nationals in Queensland have been put on hold for tonight. Although the track crew are busy repairing the surface, qualifying could have continued, it was decided to postpone the rest of Friday’s qualifying program until tomorrow with cool conditions and th…
Follow the results live from Benaraby and Adelaide!
Aussies Abroad: Tough .0357-second loss for Crampton
A not so funny thing happened as GEICO/Lucas Oil driver Richie Crampton was cruising to a first-round victory at the NHRA Midwest Nationals on Sunday at Gateway Motorsports Park.…
Aussies Abroad: Harker wins sixth national NHRA event
Steve Harker earned his sixth National NHRA event win with a Top Alcohol Funny Car victory at the AAA Texas FallNationals in Dallas over the weekend.…
Summary of 2015 Rule Changes
After an extensive review process involving the Divisional Councils, the National Rules Committee, Australian Drag Racing Promoters Association and the ANDRA Operations Committee, the ANDRA Board have ratified the rule amendments to be included in the 2015/16 ANDRA Rulebook.…
Fuchs Spring Nationals entries close September 19
Entries for the Fuchs Spring Nationals at Adelaide International Raceway are scheduled to close at 5pm (ACST) this Friday 19 September.…
Benaraby Nationals entries close September 20
Time is running out to get entries in for the Benaraby Nationals to be held October 3-4, 2014 at Benaraby Raceway in Queensland.…
Six new records set in Mildura
Six new 660 feet National records were set at Mildura Sunset Strip for the very first time during Round 9 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship this past weekend.…
Aussies Abroad: Crampton eliminated, Tucker to race in Dallas
Track and weather conditions played a part in postponing the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway after the first rounds of Top Fuel and Funny Car.…
Aussies Abroad: Crampton wins U.S. Nationals
This is your rundown of the NHRA Aussies in action at the 60th annual U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.…
Grand Finals moved to Sydney as Calder re-surface announced
After careful consideration, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Board in consultation with the venues have made the decision to move the ANDRA Drag Racing Grand Finals from Calder Park in Melbourne to the Australian Nationals on October 31 – November 2 in Sydney.…
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OAMPS Volunteer of the Year Award Nominations Open
Nominations for the OAMPS Volunteer of the Year Award to be presented at the 2014 Annual Awards Presentation are now open. The OAMPS Volunteer of the Year Award is designed to recognise the outstanding contribution and passion of volunteers donating their time to ANDRA Drag Racing.…
DecoGlaze to sponsor Rob Tucker Racing at U.S Nationals
It was announced today that Rob Tucker Racing and DecoGlaze, Australia’s leading supplier of glass splashbacks, have entered a single race agreement that will include associate sponsorship signage on the NHRA Pro Stock Camaro to be driven by Shane Tucker at the upcoming 60th Anniversary U.S N…
TV ALERT: Top Doorslammer on Speedweek this Sunday
TV ALERT: On Speedweek? this Sunday its Top Dooslammer action from Hidden Valley Drag Strip. The one hour show will feature all the greats such as John Zappia, Peter Kapiris, Stuart Bishop and more.…
Rulebook Advertising Now Open
Advertising opportunities for the 2015 ANDRA Rulebook are now open. Showcase your business to nearly 4000 competitors and over 100 officials across a print run of 6000 rulebooks. The ANDRA Rulebook is a frequently referenced guide to all technical elements in the sport of drag racing and an ideal wa…
Drag Racing on The Bachelor Australia 7:30pm Wednesday
Contestants on The Bachelor Australia will get a taste of Australian Drag Racing this Wednesday night on Channel 10. Recently The Bachelor Australia teamed up with Fastrack Racing for a Drag Racing experience at Sydney Dragway giving contestants an opportunity to ride in the purpose built…
ANDRA Drag Racing Series on Speedweek this Sunday
Riding a nitro burning two-wheel top fuelled requires many things such as a strong heart. Check this clip of 3 x Champ Chris Matheson and see what happens.…
Aussies Abroad: Crampton out of luck in Seattle
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 steps down as Sydney Dragway CEO
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 nex…
Gary Miocevich Retires
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…
Regional Growth Fund gives Swan Hill track the green light
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. …
Aussies Abroad: Semis for Crampton, Russo qualifies for first time
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.…
2014 ANDRA Membership Survey Complete
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.…
ANDRA continues efforts to educate media about street racing
In recent weeks ANDRA has stepped up its campaign to inform the media of the difference between ANDRA Drag Racing and illegal street racing.…
Tobester wins his second gong of the season
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.…
Aussies Abroad: Crampton steps up in Denver
GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel driver Richie Crampton stepped up his performance in the Mile High City by advancing to the second round of the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals on Sunday at Bandimere Speedway.…
First ever national records set in Northern Territory
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.…
ANDRA Drag Racing heads to the Red Centre
With the ANDRA Drag Racing Series rounds for Top Doorslammer, Top Alcohol and Top Fuel Motorycle run and won at Hidden Valley Drag Strip over the weekend, attention turns to Alice Springs Inland Dragway for the Desert Nationals and Round 8 of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship.…
Follow the action live from Hidden Valley
Join ANDRA and Drag News Australia LIVE from Darwin for the ANDRA Drag Racing Series rounds of Top Alcohol, Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle this Friday and Saturday July 11-12.…
Sportsman action on Speedweek
Things got a little hot when this racer experienced a “Flame Out” at the 2014 Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.…
Debbie O’Rourke to show hubby the ropes
When husband and wife Grant and Debbie O’Rourke hit Hidden Valley Drag Strip this weekend for the latest round of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series (11-12 July), it will be Australia’s quickest and fastest current female drag racer who will lead the way for the high-octane pairing.…
Aussies Abroad: Harker takes the Wally
From Top Qualifier to Event Winner, Steve Harker swept the Top Alcohol Funny Car Class in his Speed City-CAM2 Blue Blood Racing Motor Oil and Crane Trucking, Monte Carlo at this past weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, July 3-6 in Norwalk, Ohio. Australian racing veterans and longtim…
ANDRA Drag Racing set to light up Darwin
This weekend (July 11-12) sees the return of ANDRA Drag Racing to Hidden Valley Drag Strip featuring championship rounds for Top Alcohol, Top Fuel Motorcycle and for the first time in ANDRA Drag Racing Series history, Top Doorslammer! …
Responses invited for the 2014 ANDRA Membership Survey
Nathan Peirano takes over as NA Division Director
The ANDRA Board is pleased to welcome Nathan Peirano as the newly appointed Northern Australia Divisional Director.…
The “Pro Stock Show” on SBS Speedweek this Sunday!
The Fuchs Winternationals provided multiple record breaking moments, most of which came in the “Pro Stock Show”.…
Aussies Abroad: Tucker reaches semis, Crampton out in Rd 2
In only his sixth NHRA Pro Stock appearance, Shane Tucker achieved a career best semi-final appearance after disposing of current Championship leader and team mate Erica Enders-Stevens in the quarter final match up. After qualifying in tenth position with a 6.628 at 209.14mph the team were set to ta…
Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer on Speedweek this Sunday!
When we talk about Top Alcohol it’s hard not to bring up the exploits of a Mr Gary Phillips. As a 17 time ANDRA champion, Phillips continues to play hard, fast and breaking local and world records.…
Aussies Abroad: Strong performances from Crampton and Tucker
Richie Crampton powered his GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster to the semifinals while Shane Tucker recorded the first ever 6.4 second pass at New England Dragway qualifying fourth and reaching the second round at the Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals on Sunday.…
Format change for Fuchs Winternationals on Speedweek
Speedweek and ANDRA will start airing the first of four Speedweek episodes of the 2014 Fuchs Winternationals starting this Sunday on SBS2. …
Fuchs Winternationals begin this Sunday on Speedweek
Live timing & Automotive ice skating at Summerland
Thanks to the support of North Coast Wholesale cars and Richmond Valley Council, Summerland Drags will run its second 2014 event on Sunday, June 22 on the Casino airstrip, racing from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.…
Fuchs Winternationals on SBS Speedweek
ANDRA Drag Racing returns to SBS Speedweek on 22 June, 2014 with part one of four featuring the Fuchs Winternationals. The Fuchs Winternationals was a huge event and SBS Speedweek……
Entries for Hidden Valley event close Sunday June 15
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series returns to Hidden Valley Drag Strip with Top Doorslammer, Top Alcohol and Top Fuel Motorcycle July 11-12, 2014.…
Records in free fall at Fuchs Winternationals
The Fuchs Winterntationals provided plenty of excitement on the track as multiple records were broken and in some instances, set, reset and then reset again!…
1000 feet Top Fuel change not on the agenda
In a recent report concerning Top Fuel racing in Australia, it was suggested the racing distance would be cut to 1000 feet from the current 1320 feet / quarter mile in 2015.…
ANDRA & Drag News Australia partner to cover events
ANDRA will be joining with Drag News Australia for an ongoing media partnership beginning with this weekend’s Fuchs Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway.…
Follow the action with ANDRA & Drag News Australia
It’s that time of the year again when the nation’s best travel to Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway to compete in Australia’s premier drag racing event, the Fuchs Winternationals. Join the ANDRA and the Drag News Australia team as they present live updates of the racing starting Thursday morning June…
ANDRA Drag Racing displays a huge success
As the half-year mark approaches quickly we would like to thank those who have contributed their time and vehicles to come on display with the ANDRA Activation trailer. Throughout this week ANDRA has spent time in Toowoomba and Plainland in Queensland to take Drag Racing to promote the sport as the…
Snap-on official tool supplier for ANDRA Drag Racing
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is excited to announce Snap-on Tools Australia and New Zealand as official tool supplier for ANDRA Drag Racing in 2014 and 2015.…
SBS Speedweek this Sunday June 8
If you aren’t at the Fuchs Winternationals this Sunday, be sure to catch Speedweek on SBS! Riding a nitro-burning Harley Davidson would be akin to riding a very angry bull….…
Speedweek stepping it up for Fuchs Winternationals
The Fuchs Winternationals is just around the corner and the excitement is building for the June 5th to 8th event at Willowbank Raceway in Queensland. Not only is the Fuchs Winternationals the biggest drag racing event on the Australian National Drag Racing Association calendar, but is also…
Aussie Crampton secures first NHRA Top Fuel victory
Top Fuel newcomer Richie Crampton gave his Rookie of the Year bid a giant boost Sunday by winning the 45th annual Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Crampton beat points leader Doug Kalitta in a thrilling final round, 3.819 to 3.848, becoming just the second Australian-…
OAMPS to sponsor Volunteer of the Year Award
ANDRA is proud to announce OAMPS as the official naming rights sponsor of the OAMPS Volunteer of the Year Award to be presented at the ANDRA Championship Dinner following the Grand Final.…
X-Champs continues on SBS Speedweek this Sunday
ANDRA Pro Stock is well known to be one of the toughest Pro categories in Australian Drag Racing. With oversubscribed fields, qualifying is often separated by thousandths of a second!…
Warm up for the Winternationals with ANDRA!
The FUCHS Winternationals featuring all the stars of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship will roar into life next weekend.…
Rob Tucker Racing strikes engine deal with Elite Motorsports
Rob Tucker Racing today announced they will lease motors from Elite Motorsports for the remainder of the teams part-time season campaign. The decision aims to enhance rookie driver Shane Tucker’s position in the tightly contested NHRA Pro Stock category.…
X-Champs Part 2 of 4 on Speedweek this Sunday
Top Doorslammer headlines Part 2 of the action packed X-Champs this Sudnay on SBS Speedweek from 2-4 pm Eastern Standard Time.…
ANDRA conducts random substance testing
ANDRA is pleased to announce that of 40 random drug tests and over 200 random breath tests conducted in 2014, only one positive test has been recorded.…
X-Champs on Speedweek this Sunday
ANDRA recognises the contribution of its volunteers
Records smashed at X-Champs
It was no holds barred at the 2014 X-Champs in Sydney as 11 new records were set across eight classes.…
Live updates from the X-Champs at Sydney Dragway
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship is set for the X-Champs at Sydney Dragway from Friday May 2 until Sunday May 4. From Junior……
Santo’s Super 3 on Speedweek this Sunday
Catch the latest instalment of ANDRA Drag Racing on SBS Speedweek this Sunday from 2-4 pm AEST. This weekend’s episode features Round 6 for Top Fuel and Round 3 for……
X marks the spot for ANDRA Drag Racing ahead of X-Champs
The X-Champs at Sydney Dragway featuring all the stars of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship will roar into life this weekend.…
ANDRA Drag Racing on Speedweek This Sunday
ANDRA Drag Racing returns to Speedweek this Sunday on SBS from 2-4 pm AEST. This weekend’s episode features Round 5 for Top Fuel and Round 2 for Top Alcohol in……
Gary Phillips crushes Top Alcohol record
Last weekend at the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes, Gary Phillips put down the quickest Top Alcohol pass ever seen in Australia.…
ANDRA on display at Redbank Plaza, QLD
Final preparations are falling into place at Willowbank Raceway with just days remaining until the Santo’s Super 3 Extreme Drag Race presented by Uplift Cranes and Titan Cranes (18-19 April).…
Crampton ready for challenges of Four-Wide Nationals
At nearly every event this season, GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster driver Richie Crampton will compete at the host racetrack for the first time.…
2014 ANDRA Divisional Council elections completed
2014 ANDRA DIVISIONAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS COMPLETED 31/03/2014 Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Nominations for 2014, the make-up of the six Divisional Councils is confirmed in the table below….…
ASID wall project almost complete
Work is progressing on the Alice Springs Inland Dragway wall project with approximately 150 metres of wall to be completed.…
Watch the Southern Nationals live!
ANDRA is pleased to announce the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge to be held at Calder Park April 4-5, 2014 will be live streamed around Australia and the world. Featuring Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle and the Aeroflow Sportsman…
ANDRA Drag Racing tour of Melbourne
The official ANDRA Transporter is coming to selected Melbourne locations ahead of the Southern Nationals presented by Fiat Professional & Essendon Chrysler Jeep Dodge at Calder Park Raceway April 4-5, 2014.…
Aussie Abroad – NHRA Gatornationals
Shane Tucker DNQ’d and Richie Crampton was eliminated in the first round but Queensland Top Alcohol Funny Car pilot Steve Harker reached the semi-finals while Team Kalitta’s Dave Grubnic made the second round of their respective Gatornationals campaigns in Gainesville, Florida.…
Geddes and Parker set new 1000 feet records
Even though bad weather interuppted proceedings, two records over 1000 feet were reset at Adelaide International Raceway this past weekend.…
Name change for Nitro Champs
Announcement regarding the 2014 Desert Nationals
It is with regret the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) wishes to advise members, competitors and fans that the Central Australian Drag Racing Association (CADRA) will not be in a position to host Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcyle at the 2014 Desert Nationals.…
15 records set at 43rd Westernationals
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Q&A with Richie Crampton
GEICO/Lucas Oil Top Fuel pilot Richie Crampton recently returned to his hometown of Adelaide for a whirlwind trip to spend time with family and attend the 2014 Clipsal 500. We caught up with the NHRA rookie before he boarded a plane back to the States to grill him about his experiences.…
6PR’s Lisa Barnes gets up close and personal with Zap’s Rat
6PR roving reporter Lisa Barnes experienced the awe and excitement of ANDRA Drag Racing during a pit fire up at Perth Motorplex this afternoon. Ahead of the 43rd Westernationals this weekend……
High Octane 6 DVD now available with Street Machine
Grab the latest issue of Street Machine from newstands now for your copy of High Octane 6, featuring full coverage of the 2013 ANDRA Drag Racing Series, including a bonus……
Aussies Abroad: Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
Our American-based Aussies were in action again this past weekend at the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona.…
Sportsman entries for Round 4 close Mar 1
Racers are advised that entries for Round Four of the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship to be held March 14-15, 2014 at Adelaide International Raceway close Saturday March 1, 2014….…
ANDRA Drag Racing Transporter Heads West
The official ANDRA Transporter is coming to selected Perth locations from Monday, February 24th – Thursday February 27th, 2014.…
New cars set to debut at John Taverna Classic Pro Stock shootout
Fans attending the inaugural John Taverna Classic March 1 at Calder Park Raceway will get to see a stellar Pro Stock field including new machines in both Pro Stock and Comp Eliminator.…
Joint Statement by ANDRA and Sydney Dragway (SD)
SD has recently raised significant concerns as to its ongoing commercial viability, with respect to hosting large ANDRA Championship Drag Racing events The Australian Nationals and Nitro Champs. Weather patterns……
Willowbank Raceway founding member Sue Syrmis steps down
The Willowbank Raceway Board has today announced that Sue Syrmis has decided to step down from her position as Administration Manager with the Raceway, effective July 2014. Sue’s involvement with the Raceway stretches back to its earliest beginnings, where she was part of the dedicated team workin…
Aussies Abroad: NHRA Winternationals
Aussie racers Richie Crampton, Dave Grubic and Shane Tucker all experienced the highs and lows of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing during the Circle K NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. Crampton savoured a first-round Top Fuel victory over Brittany Force that was his first professional win but th…
2014 ANDRA Divisional Elections – Nominations Invited
During 2014, elections are due for ANDRA Division Directors in New South Wales, South Queensland and South Australia.…
Crampton has high comfort level with GEICO team
Aussie Richie Crampton will make his first professional NHRA pass at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals this weekend in Pomona. …
ANDRA moving premises
Please be advised ANDRA is moving to a new head office located at 11 McInnes Street, Ridleyton on Wednesday 5 February 2014. Phone and internet service will be limited during……
Local heroes get set for Willowbank season opener
Local racers and their quarter-mile machines will officially open the 2014 competitive season for Queensland’s premier drag racing facility – Willowbank Raceway – this Saturday (1 February 2014).…
South Aussie Richie Crampton adds to comfort level after successful test session
Rookie Australian NHRA Top Fuel pilot Richie Crampton is living the dream and learning more every day after a solid testing session in Florida. …
2014 Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2014 inductions to the ANDRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame. The ANDRA Drag Racing Hall of Fame has been established to acknowledge those persons……
Records fall at Perth Motorplex
Rob Pilkington smoking it up. Image courtesy Phil Luyer (High Octane Photos) The numbers are in and despite the heat in Perth no less than six new records were set……
Bishop gets first 60 Foot for 2014
Natalie Bishop earned the first 60 foot Rising Star Award for 2014 at Southcoast Raceway Portland, during last weekend’s Aeroflow Sportsman Championship season opener. Duffy had a race package (reaction……
Changes in place for Adelaide championship rounds
The March 29-30 ANDRA Drag Racing Series rounds of Top Fuel and Top Bike have been withdrawn from the calendar and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship round has been……
Records and indexes updated with new classes
ANDRA appoints new team member
ANDRA would like to announce the appointment of Tim Baker in the role of media and public relations officer. Tim will be taking over from Luke Nieuwhof in January and……
New chairman for ANDRA Board
The ANDRA Board will have a new chairman for 2014 with Michael Fotheringham to take over from Liam Waldron who has decided to relinquish the role.…
Syrmis’ drag racing legacy remembered
ANDRA Hall of Fame member Dennis Syrmis, the man who led Australian drag racing from the early years of ANDRA and was instrumental in the establishment of Willowbank Raceway, was farewelled in a moving ceremony last week at Willowbank Raceway.…
Rule submission period extended to January 10
The rule submission period for the 2015 ANDRA Rulebook has been extended to January 10, 2014. Click here for more information on rule submissions.…
ANDRA TV schedule for 2016/2017 season
TV is scheduled for SBS HD on the SPEEDWEEK program and features a mix of ANDRA Drag Racing Series and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series categories. Coming up: Summit Racing……
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How licence declarations at the track work
Recently there has been some confusion on the purposes of the licence declaration forms available at the track. These are documents that are offered to racers that are unable to……
Vale: Dennis Syrmis
Former ANDRA national director and Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Syrmis has passed away, aged 71, following a long illness.…
ANDRA and AVE continue partnership for 2014
Australian drag racing will continue to be on free to air television for 2014 with Sydney production house AVE and ANDRA again committing to a partnership that will see shows on SBS Speedweek, Speed Channel and available online.…
Media accreditation for 2014
Media accreditation for the 2014 ANDRA Drag Racing Series is now online. Click here to go to the media accreditation page.…
Date shift for Fuchs Winternationals
Willowbank Raceway’s Board has confirmed that the iconic FUCHS Winternationals will return to a traditional Thursday to Sunday event format from 2014 while remaining on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.…
Media role open at ANDRA
ANDRA wishes to announce that media manager Luke Nieuwhof will be leaving the organisation on December 20.…
Pro Cup and Divisional Shield decided
The Pro Cup and Divisional Shield will head to South Queensland and NSW respectively following the completion of the 2012/13 ANDRA season. With a successful contingent of pro racers, the……
Change for drag racing trophy in store
One of ANDRA drag racing’s traditional trophies will be in for a change next season with the ANDRA plaque to be replaced by a silver version of the iconic gold Christmas tree trophy handed out at national championship events. The plaques have been awarded to winners of championship rounds outside…
Classifieds open for December Fastlane
Classifieds are now open for the December issue of ANDRA Fastlane magazine! If you have any drag racing related vehicles or items you would like to sell, ads are $50……
ANDRA appoints new technical officer
First ANDRA Hall of Fame inductees honoured
The first five people to be inducted into the ANDRA Hall of Fame were honoured on Monday night at the ANDRA Championship Dinner presented by Aeroflow Performance Products.…
ANDRA appoints its Ambassador to India and the Middle East
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA), the drag racing sanctioning body of Australia, has announced a tie up with AKT Strategic Consulting as part of its overall strategy to expand overseas and seek global partners.…
Notice of 2013 ANDRA AGM
The Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited gives notice that its Annual General Meeting will be held at Belmont Sport & Recreation Centre located at the corner of Keane and……
Crow Cams partners with ANDRA for 2014 season
Crow Cams is set to join the ANDRA Drag Racing Series as a new associate sponsor for an historic 2014 season.…
ANDRA announces first inductees for Hall of Fame
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce the first five inductees into the ANDRA Hall of Fame.…
Top Fuel points allocation for B Final at Calder
A change has been made to the points allocation for the B Final of Top Fuel at Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams on Saturday at Calder Park. Phil……
Calder dates in Fastlane magazine
Please note that although correct at the time of print, several dates for ANDRA events at Calder Park have changed since.…
Victorian Drag Racers Club helps ANDRA’s return to Melbourne
Buoyed by the imminent return of championship drag racing to Melbourne, the Victorian Drag Racers Club (VDRC) has donated a set of vehicle scales to the Australian National Drag Racing Association’s Victorian/Tasmanian division.…
Calder Park race distances update
Fuchs Nitro Thunder presented by Crow Cams will mark the return of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series to Melbourne after 12 years and plenty has changed since then with safety……
Super Comp format to be used at Springnationals
The ANDRA board has approved the use of Super Comp at the Lady Daly Hotel Springnationals September 20-21 at Adelaide International Raceway due to low fields in Super Stock and……
Successful rule change submissions announced
A raft of rule changes have been approved by the ANDRA Board, set to be implemented for the 2014 season of the ANDRA Drag Racing Series and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship.…
Try out the Time Slip Simulator
Have you ever wanted to replay a run to see what actually happened? Relive those sweet victories or narrow defeats? Well now you can with the Time Slip Simulator, a revolutionary new drag racing tool that lets you replay your runs in 3D just from the data on your time slip!…
ANDRA Code of Conduct brought into place
The ANDRA Board has ratified a new Code of Conduct to help guide expected behaviour for all stakeholders within the sport of drag racing.…
Search on for new technical officer
ANDRA wishes to announce that technical manager Steve Power has resigned from his role after almost three years at the organisation. Steve came to ANDRA with a strong engineering background which has since been well implemented in various areas of the ANDRA rulebook, particularly in improving safety…
Date change for final Melbourne tech day
Please note there has been a date change for this weekend’s tech inspections in Melbourne. The date has been shifted from September 1 to August 31. The location is still……
Change in WA tech inspection date
Please note there has been a change in the tech inspection date for Perth next month. For metro area teams, a tech day will be held at Perth Motorplex on……
Upper Middle Bogan begins airing this Thursday
Drag racing will hit Australian prime time screens in a unique way this Thursday when ABC1’s new comedy drama series Upper Middle Bogan begins airing. Upper Middle Bogan is a new eight-part series which tells the story of two families living at opposite ends of the freeway.…
Changes in SA divisional council
South Australian Division Director Michael Harvey recently announced his resignation from the role after a year of service to the division. Harvey became Divisional Director in 2012 and served the……
Tech inspection dates set for WA
A number of technical inspections will be available in WA ahead of the start of the Perth drag racing season. For metro area teams, a tech day will be held……
First tech inspections performed in Melbourne
Cold weather failed to hold back dedicated Victorian racers at the first of a number of technical inspection days before the resumption of ANDRA Drag Racing at Calder Park.…
Vale: John Taverna
ANDRA received the sad news over the weekend on the passing of John Taverna. John was renowned as one of the best race car builders in the country but also……
Save the date for the ANDRA championship dinner
ANDRA would like to confirm that the 2012/2013 season championship dinner will be held on Monday the 4th of November, the night after the 2013 Nationals at Sydney Dragway which is the last championship round of the season for all our pro categories and the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship…
Voluntary crew membership formalised for ANDRA events
The system of voluntary ANDRA crew membership has now been formalised across all tracks and provides a new option for crew members to avoid lengthy queues for signing an indemnity.…
Issue four of Fastlane now available online
Issue four of ANDRA’s member magazine Fastlane is now available online. Check out this and other back issues of the magazine here. if you would like to receive the print……
ANDRA Drag Racing returns to Calder Park Raceway
It’s official – ANDRA Championship Drag Racing is returning to Calder Park Raceway. In front of a packed house of Victorian ANDRA club members, CEO Malcolm Bulley delivered the news that all racers and fans were hoping to hear, drag racing is back in Melbourne, the sporting capital of Australia.…
Top Doorslammer Nitro Champs release
Following an investigation tribunal in NSW after the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway, John Zappia has been awarded 80 points for a final round lose. The tribunal considered all information……
ANDRA Divisional council elections completed
Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2013, the make-up of the six Divisional Councils has been confirmed. South Queensland Shayne Homes (DD) Glenn Anderson Wayne Downes Tony Gooderham……
Fastlane magazine classifieds and advertising close soon
Classifieds and advertising close on Tuesday 23 April for the next issue of ANDRA’s Fastlane magazine, which goes out for free to each of our 4000 members and is also……
ANDRA Drag Racing promoted cross country
Coming weeks will see a raft of promotion for ANDRA Drag Racing across the country, with displays taking place at this weekend’s Clipsal 500 in Adelaide and next weekend’s Top Gear Festival in Sydney.…
Forbes and Oberauer joint leaders in Southern Super Gas Series
The fourth round of the Southern Super Gas Series was recently held in conjunction with the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship in Adelaide. In hot and dusty conditions at Adelaide……
Roberts takes out 60foot Rising Star Award
David Roberts has become the latest winner of the 60foot Rising Star Award following the Aeroflow Summer Speedfest at Adelaide International Raceway. David used a very tight .021 reaction time……
ANDRA launches 40th year celebrations
Since 1973, ANDRA has been Australian for drag racing. An organisation of racers for racers, ANDRA continues to ensure safe and fair competition around the country and promotion of the sport. This year ANDRA celebrates its 40th anniversary and a range of activities are planned to recognise both the…
Robin Judd appointed to ANDRA Board
Former Group One drag racer Robin Judd has been appointed to the ANDRA Board, bringing a wealth of business and practical motorsport experience to the organisation. Judd is a corporate advisory director of William Buck Chartered Accountants in Western Australia and a multi-time event winner in Top D…
Graham Elliott joins Sydney Dragway as new CEO
Sydney Dragway is proud to announce the appointment of its new CEO Graham Elliot. “With over 18 years leadership and corporate responsibility experience as a chief executive officer, commercial director……
Slamfest set to go in Portland
More than 24,000 horsepower will be on show at South Coast Raceway, Portland this Saturday (16 February) when eight Top Doorslammers lead the way for round two of the 2013……
ANDRA Drag Racing app now available
Drag racing fans around the world will now be able to keep up to date with ANDRA Drag Racing through a new app for iPhone and Android.…
Nominations needed for divisional councils
During 2013, elections are due for ANDRA Division Directors in Western Australia, Northern Australia and Victoria/Tasmania. An election for the Division Director in South Australia is also necessary due to……
One more hurdle passed for Cougar Raceway
Cougar Raceway is edging closer to reality with the Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) Court giving a tick to Santel Racing’s plans for acoustic barriers and the construction of a……
Sell your car, bike or parts using Fastlane
ANDRA’s Fastlane magazine goes out for free to all of our 4000-strong membership. We have been including a classified section as part of this for people to be able to……
Venue ownership change delays return to Melbourne
The ANDRA championship rounds of Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle for Calder Park in February have been cancelled, due to the recent change in ownership of the history-steeped Melbourne venue. The short time frame after the recent change in ownership of Calder Park caused a logist…
ANDRA fires up online shop
The ANDRA merchandise range and ANDRA membership will now be available 24-7 with the launch of ANDRA’s first online shop.…
Motorcycle decals available at Portland
Smaller Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship decals suitable for motorcycles will be available at Fuchs South Coast Raceway for this weekend’s round. The decals are only to be used on……
Handicaps and records for alternate distances now online
The list of handicaps and records for ANDRA championship racing over 660 feet and 1000 feet distances has been released. 660 feet handicaps and records are available here. 1000 feet……
High Octane 5 now out with Street Machine
Make sure you head to your local newsagent to pick up the latest issue of Street Machine which features High Octane 5, a highlights compilation from the 2011/12 ANDRA season….…
Southern Super Gas Series starts up
A sterling driving job at the 2012 Australian Nationals by Roy Romeo in the family’s Super Gas Commodore resulted in him leading both the Southern Super Gas Series and the……
Fourteen new records from Australian Nationals
A number of new records were set at the Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway last month. PC Group team driver Jason Grima went 6.982 and 195.79mph in Pro Stock to……
Sydney Weekender showcases Sydney Dragway
Sydney Dragway got some great promotion on the Sydney Weekender program ahead of the Australian Nationals, which start in just four days. Host Mike Whitney was out at the Western……
Shannons Show and Shine set for Sydney
The Shannons Insurance Show and Shine has now become a regular fixture at Sydney Dragway events. The transformation of the eastern mound of the venue has allowed it to become……
ANDRA TV Schedule for 2012/13
The ANDRA TV schedule for 2012/13 has now been released. Thirty hours of TV are scheduled for SBS for the coming season including a mix of professional and Aeroflow Sportsman……
AGM packs sent and special resolution information
Notice is hereby given to the voting members of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd that the 2012 Annual General Meeting will be held at South Sports Club, Queensland……
2012 Annual General Meeting on October 28
Notice is hereby given to the voting members of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd that the 2012 Annual General Meeting will be held at South Sports Club, Queensland……
60foot offers award for Junior Dragster teams
60foot is proud to announce their support for ANDRA Junior Dragster racing for the upcoming 2012-13 Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship with the 60foot Rising Star Award. 60foot is putting……
First issue of Fastlane magazine on its way
The first issue of ANDRA’s new member magazine Fastlane will be reaching almost 4000 letterboxes this week along with the 2013 edition of the ANDRA Rulebook. Fastlane has been the……
Victorian tech day added
Due to the last tech day being lost due to wet weather, the Victoria/Tasmania ANDRA division have decided to add another free tech inspection day to the calendar. This will……
Ballarat Drags offer free entry for 18 year olds
Ballarat Drag Club are putting up a unique offer to young racers this season, giving all 18 year olds free race entry to events this season. By showing their driver’s……
Racers wanted for pre-Nationals display
ANDRA are seeking racers who would like to put their team on display at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels in Liverpool, NSW on October 27 ahead of the Australian Nationals. Teams……
Southern Super Gas Series back for another season
A five-round Southern Super Gas Series has been scheduled this drag racing season, with four dates confirmed. The first round is scheduled for Sydney Dragway’s Australian Nationals in November 2012……
TV deal confirmed for upcoming season
The ANDRA Drag Racing Series is set for another season of free-to-air TV coverage on SBS’ Speedweek program with a broadcast deal signed off through to the end of 2013….…
Championship dinner tickets available
The annual ANDRA championship dinner will be held on Thursday, November 1 at Smithfield RSL. Come along and congratulate the champions from the 2011/12 season ahead of the Australian Nationals……
ABC TV series featuring drag racing begins
ABC TV is pleased to announce that filming is underway in Melbourne on the new eight-part comedy series for ABC1, Upper Middle Bogan, which tells the story about two families……
Super school aims for Super Street
Miller High School is giving a practical edge to classes with students building a drag car in Sydney’s south-west. As their Holden One Tonner nears completion, the students not only……
Off track entertainment boosted for Australian Nationals
The Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway will feature not only the best drag racing Australia has to offer but also plenty of fun off the track. The XXXX Gold Retreat truck will be up on the mound providing one of the best views in the complex with performances from the XXXX Angels while Saturday…
Calendar changes ease pressure
Several changes are to be made to the calendar for the 2012/2013 ANDRA Drag Racing Series season to ease pressure on racers. Because of the transition to a calendar year,……
Parker joins ANDRA Board
Phil Parker has been announced as a new member on the ANDRA Board. Parker is the Victoria/Tasmania Division Director and a competitor in the Top Bike category. ANDRA wishes to……
Phillips wins in the top end
In his first visit to Darwin in twenty one years, former Top Doorslammer Australian champion Gary Phillips claimed his first official Slamfest win last Saturday. The Lucas Oils team rode……
Tech opportunities in Perth and Melbourne
The WA Divisional Tech Inspection Day will be held on the 9th of September at Perth Motorplex. Bookings are essential, so to reserve your spot contact WA Division Director Terry……
Neal appointed as Perth Motorplex drag racing manager
Perth Motorplex has announced the appointment of Dean Neal as its new drag racing manager. Perth Motorplex general manager Kevin Prendergast said the Perth Motorplex team had worked with Dean……
ANDRA phone line being repaired
ANDRA’s main phone line has been down due to a Telstra fault. We expect this to be fixed by late morning today (16 August) and apologise for any inconvenience. Please……
Roo 25+ fuel removal coming
VP Fuels has announced it will not be homologating the Roo 25+ fuel for the coming season. The fuel will remain on the ANDRA Approved Fuels List for the next……
Slammers head to Hidden Valley
With the ANDRA championship off season currently in play, Australia’s Top Doorslammer teams aren’t resting on their laurels, continuing to compete in the national Slamfest series which takes in eighth mile tracks from around the country and now the quarter mile Hidden Valley for the first time.…
Round three of Eighth Mile Drag Racing Series set
Drayton’s Nathan Jannusch is looking to achieve a trio of ‘three from three’ results when he heads to his home-track of Warwick Dragway next weekend for round three of the……
Steel City announces dates
Steel City Raceway has announced its dates for the 2012/2013 racing season. The Whyalla-based facility in South Australia will again host a round of the Max Cranes Tri Series and……
Rule changes for the 2013 ANDRA season
Recently the ANDRA Board reviewed some of the recommendations of the National Rules Committee (NRC). The items addressed changes to the current ANDRA rules as proposed through rule submissions, in……
Points changes for drag racing series
Australia’s professional and Rocket Allstars Racing Series competitions will both be getting a number of changes to their points structure for next season. The changes come following feedback from racers……
Top Doorslammer investigation finalised
The Top Doorslammer final at the 2012 Fuchs Winternationals has been declared a non-result following investigation by a Queensland appeals tribunal. Some important findings were made in regards to the way the race was handled and recommendations given to ensure that in similar circumstances in the f…
Neal to pursue new opportunities
ANDRA broadcast manager Dean Neal has resigned from his role after seven years hosting and producing the TV content of both the ANDRA Pro Series and Rocket Allstars Racing Series….…
Eighth Mile Series continues at Benaraby
Benaraby Raceway is getting ready to host more than 100 racers on Saturday 21 July 2012 for round two of the JP Racing Eighth Mile Drag Racing Series. The 2012……
Sunraysia Drag Racing Association releases dates
The Sunraysia Drag Racing Association has released its race dates for the upcoming season at the Sunset Strip in Mildura. Saturday, November 17 2012 Saturday, December 15 2012 Saturday, January……
Rino D’Alfonso steps back from divisional role
Rino D’Alfonso has resigned from the role of South Australia divisional director, to which he was elected by ANDRA members earlier this year. Mr D’Alfonso said with the commitments of……
WA tech day to be held 9th September
The WA Divisional Tech Inspection Day will be held on the 9th of September at Perth Motorplex. Bookings are essential, so to reserve your spot contact WA Division Director Terry……
Mal Bulley announced as new ANDRA CEO
Mal Bulley has been announced as the new CEO of the Australian National Drag Racing Association following a month long search. Among a group of high calibre candidates, Mr Bulley stood out due to his experience with drag racing in Australia as well as across wider motorsport venue management. Mr Bul…
Benson stands up Hidden Valley
The 2012 NT Quarter Mile Titles Presented by 7mate is just around the corner and one person eager to get on track is Nigel Benson in the Aussie Bandit Wheel……
South Queensland takes Pro Cup and ANDRA Shield
The South Queensland division again proved dominant by taking out the ANDRA Professional Racers Cup and the ANDRA Shield. These awards, inaugurated in 1975, compare the performance of the six……
Listen to the All Torque podcast
Did you miss Victor Bray co-hosting ABC Grandstand’s All Torque program before the Fuchs Winternationals? Have a listen here!…
Super Compact championship awarded to Robert Novak
ANDRA wishes to apologise for an error in points calculations in the final stages of yesterday’s Fuchs Winternationals eliminations. The champion for Super Compact was incorrectly announced as Damien McKern,……
Rain delays eliminations for Fuchs Winternationals
Eliminations for the Fuchs Winternationals have been delayed due to rain. Racing will resume at 9am Tuesday, 12 June to attempt to run the event through to completion.…
Divisional Council elections completed
Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2012, the make-up of the six Divisional Councils has been confirmed.…
Twenty new national records claimed
A total of 20 national drag racing records were set at the Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway over the weekend, including the oldest record on the Australian National Drag Racing Association books. Jamie Prothero took his humble D/Modified Bike to a 10.23 and a 135.08mph speed pass which surpassed the 2…
Point updated following Nitro Champs
The points have been updated for all categories across the ANDRA Pro Series and Rocket Allstars Racing Series. If you have any queries please contact the office on (08) 8271……
Plenty on show at Nitro Champs
Part of the fun of the 2012 Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway, May 4-6, will be checking out the many displays that will be set up on the eastern side of the track. There’s going to be something to entertain everyone in the family, from bouncy castle and monster trucks for the kids to the Army’s exhibi…
Family fun for Nitro Champs
Final preparations are in full swing for the 2012 Nitro Champs and behind the scenes at Sydney Dragway a “show environment” is being created to add some fun family aspects to the thrilling nitro battles on the track. The event is scheduled to include a diverse range of support attractions includ…
ANDRA CEO stepping down
The Australian National Drag Racing Association is sad to report it has accepted the resignation of CEO Greg Humphreys due to health issues. Mr Humphreys joined ANDRA in December 2010 and was promoted to the CEO role in July 2011 and has since been very influential through his leadership in the spor…
Chairman appointed in ANDRA Board
Following an ANDRA Board meeting on the weekend, Liam Waldron has been officially appointed as chairman of the Board with Greg Griffith the deputy chairman. Dr Waldron, director of Waldron Solutions Pty Ltd and a lecturer with the Australian National University, has quickly come to terms with the wo…
Plans coming together for return to Melbourne
The return of ANDRA championship drag racing to Melbourne has been set with a number of dates for next season’s calendar at Calder Park. There is a spirit of collaboration between both ANDRA and Calder Park and both organisations are looking forward to national competition being back at the iconic…
Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway
There’s nothing like nitro and if you really want to feel the noise as the ground shakes you need to be there live. The Nitro Champs on May 4, 5 and 6 marks the return of Top Fuel to Sydney Dragway along with the ANDRA Pro Series over three days in a festival of horsepower and speed. Can Darren Morg…
Join us on Facebook and share the drag racing love!
If you want to make sure you’re staying right up to date with the latest news in Australian drag racing then make sure you join ANDRA on Facebook. We’ve got……
Pro Series schedule adjusted
Racers and spectators to the Pro Series 1000 in Adelaide this weekend should note some minor adjustments to the schedule. Hard copies will be available in the sign in office….…
Early interest in Fuchs Winternationals
More than 330 entries have already been received for Australia’s largest drag racing event, the FUCHS Winternationals, eight weeks out from the 8-11 June 2012 outing at Willowbank Raceway. With weeks still to go until entries close, more than 50% of the expected ANDRA Pro Series entrants and 68% o…
A fresh breath of AIR
Adelaide drag racing fans will be in for a treat when they head to Adelaide International Raceway for the Pro Series 1000 on April 13, 14 and 15. The venue has been getting a bunch of upgrades in preparation for the event with the strip being set up with its first ever read out boards which will be…
Vale: Mick Atholwood
ANDRA was saddened by the news of the passing of Australian drag racing legend Mick Atholwood. Atholwood was a pioneering figure in the nitro funny car ranks (shown in the picture at left, thanks to Steve Thomas) during the early days of the sport. In more recent times, Queensland drag racing fans i…
Fuel homologation policy updated
The ANDRA Fuel Homologation policy has been updated. To access the policy and all other updates, go to the competitors section in the top menu, then technical, then policies.…
New records and indexes
National records and indexes have been updated following the weekend’s event at Sydney Dragway. Click here to view the list. The oldest record to get taken was Trevor Morrison’s CC/AA……
Points updated following Sydney
Points have been updated for both the ANDRA Pro Series and Rocket Allstars Racing Series. To view the points, click on the competitor section in the top menu, then championship……
ANDRA announces 2013 dates
The Australian National Drag Racing Association has released its calendar for 2013, with a raft of new venues coming on board, expanding the ANDRA Pro Series and Rocket Allstars Racing Series to reach 10 venues and making a return to Melbourne. The release of the calendar at such an early date is un…
Indexes for different distances proposed
As part of the shift to have championship drag racing over distances other than a quarter mile (402m), ANDRA’s Index Review Committee has been developing a set of indexes to use for Group Two racing as well as equivalent cut offs and indexes for Groups Three and Four. The Index Review Committee is m…
Nitro, Outlaw 10.5 and video games – what more does a kid need?
As if motorsports fans needed any more reasons to attend this weekend’s ANDRA Pro Series event in Sydney, there will be plenty of bonuses both on and off the track for hardcore drag racing followers and their families. Kids under 12 get in for free all weekend, so bring all their friends for a gre…
Osborn joins the jet set
Haynes Racing, from Billings, Montana, in the USA have appointed Michelle Osborn to become the Australian driver of the Gravity Storm Jet Dragster. The US team owner, Chuck Haynes, has been touring with his Jet Dragsters to Australia for many years and has a strong fan base in both the US and Austra…
Planning on being a record setter?
With this weekend seeing another round of the Rocket Allstars Racing Series in Sydney, sportsman competitors have an opportunity to reset national records. It is important to understand the criteria for setting a national record so you can earn your place in the record books.…
Reminder on nominations
A quick reminder that ANDRA division director nominations and ANDRA divisional council delegate nominations have been invited for 2012. As per item 33.6.3.3 of the ANDRA Constitution please ensure all……
Fuchs backs Winternationals
Willowbank Raceway and FUCHS Lubricants are excited to announce the leading lubricants company as the naming rights sponsor of the greatest spectacle in drag racing – the Winternationals.The event which will be known as the 2012 Fuchs Winternationals will be held over four days from 8 – 11 June…
Move to calendar year coming
This weekend’s upcoming Westernationals may play an early-season role in 2013 with ANDRA today confirming that it will be moving to a calendar year season. The move to a calendar year was tabled by representatives from across the drag racing industry at the national summit in 2011 and ANDRA has si…
ANDRA division director nominations invited for 2012
The position of Division Director in the South Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria/Tasmania divisions of ANDRA are due for election in 2012.…
ANDRA Divisional Council delegate nominations invited for 2012
Nominations are invited from Full Members of ANDRA for the position of ANDRA Divisional Council Delegate in all ANDRA divisions.…
A new brand for drag racing
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is rolling out new branding across the country to excite a new generation about the world of drag racing. The modern and youthful look takes inspiration from some of the leading brands internationally in bringing excitement and adrenaline to…
Prizemoney scale brought in for select events
Following a full day conference with all major tracks, ANDRA, who has taken on the full responsibility of the management, marketing and funding of championship drag racing, has resolved to request the tracks to run the events on a graduated prizemoney scale up until the time sponsorship becomes avai…
Vale: Dave Barrett
It was with sadness that ANDRA received news recently of the passing of former Northern Australia division director David Barrett. Barrett was an influential part of racing in the northern……
PSX-AU now available
Racers are advised that VP Racing Fuels now have stock of PSX-AU fuel. Teams should contact VP Racing Fuels for more information.…
Competition use dates set for PSX-AU fuel
Following discussions between racers, VP Fuels and the ANDRA National Rules Committee, the use of PSX-AU fuel in competition will be the Sydney event to be held on March 24……
The drag racing family out in force for Clarke
The West Australian Drag Racing community turned out en masse last night to a fundraiser for fellow drag racer Jeff Clarke.Over 300 drag racers, family and friends attended the Hogs Breath Cafe in Clarke’s hometown of Mandurah in a show of support for the national record holder and team owner of t…
ANDRA stewards wanted around the country
If you want to get up close and personal with some of the fastest machines in the world, then becoming a steward for the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA)……
Extreme Outlaws to headline sportsman show in Adelaide
The ANDRA Pro Series will be backed up by a strong field of Australia’s best sportsman racers when it returns to Adelaide on April 13, 14 and 15. Extreme Outlaws, Modified, Super Sedan, Modified Bike, Super Street, Super Gas and Junior Dragster will provide plenty of action on the Adelaide Interna…
ANDRA Pro Series hits Adelaide in April
After a decade long absence, championship drag racing is returning to Adelaide. The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) can confirm that an ANDRA Pro Series round featuring Top Fuel, Top Alcohol, Top Bike and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories will be held at Adelaide International Race…
Second time around for Max Cranes Drag Racing Tri Series
Australia’s premier eighth mile drag racing series returns to the Coonawarra Dragway on Saturday, 21 January with the running of the second round of the Max Cranes Drag Racing Tri Series, followed by the annual burnout competition. Now in its thirteenth consecutive season, this is the longest runnin…
ANDRA Summit gives drag racing participants a say
The ANDRA Drag Racing Summit was held at Sydney Dragway on 22 and 23 October. Representatives were chosen from across the country and various areas in the sport to provide their views on future direction. The ANDRA board will consider this information in its February strategic planning meeting.…
Office back for 2012
The ANDRA office is now back following the Christmas and New Year break. We hope everyone had a chance to refresh and prepare for what is going to be an……
ANDRA office closed for Christmas
Everyone at the Australian National Drag Racing Association would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please remember the office will be closed until January……
ANDRA Pro Series return for Adelaide in negotiations
In an exciting development for South Australian motorsport fans, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and Racing Onn Promotions have commenced negotiations to bring the ANDRA Pro Series to Adelaide International Raceway on April 14 and 15. The ANDRA Pro Series is Australia’s ma…
Championship racing approved for different distances
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) board has approved the use of shorter racing distances including eighth mile (201.1 metres) and 1000 feet (304.8 metres) for championship racing. The change will allow the use of more facilities throughout Australia that have been designed f…
Swan Hill track gets closer
Drag racing in north-western Victoria could get a boost depending on the results of a business plan from Swan Hill Rural City Council. Last week a community forum was held where Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) events and operations manager Brenton Myers and current Top Fuel natio…
Join us on Facebook
The Australian National Drag Racing Association page on Facebook is the place to be for regular updates on what is happening and some fun for drag racing fans and racers……
ANDRA TV returns this Sunday
ANDRA Pro Series drag racing returns to TV screens this Sunday with the first show of the season on SBS Speedweek. The show is part of a new TV package……
ANDRA opens opportunities for off street drag racers
A change in licensing and vehicle equipment regulations will allow racers of high performance, off street vehicles to continue to participate in the safety of Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) sanctioned off street events. ANDRA has recognised the safety standards of modern cars ha…
Experience grows in ANDRA board
A new independent director has been appointed to the board of the Australian National Drag Racing Association. Greg Griffith is the CEO of the Dairy Farmer Milk Co-operative and highly……
Third round for Super Gas series announced
The third round of the Southern Super Gas Series has been confirmed for Ballarat on Sunday, March 4, 2012. Series spokesman Michael Bibby said with Ballarat Drag Racers Club coming……
Hendry hands over division role
ANDRA would like to announce that Victoria/Tasmania division director Neil Hendry will be stepping down from the role due to increasing business commitments. Neil began as the alternate division director……
Sydney drag racers hot up Homebush
V8 Supercar fans were recently able to get a taste of even more horsepower at the Telstra 500 in Sydney. As part of a drag racing exhibition, many teams showed……
STRONG TV SCHEDULE SET FOR DRAG RACING
Episodes air on SBS’s Speedweek program, most times at 11.30am. Please double check your local guides for times. Click here to catch up on previous episodes. Winternationals from Willowbank Raceway……
Adelaide event attracts rave reviews
An ANDRA sanctioned eighth mile event has attracted rave reviews as drag racing-starved Adelaide residents saw their heroes in action for the first time in years. With hard work behind the scenes from Racing Onn Promotions’ Rino D’Alfonso, the event attracted tens of thousands of spectators to watch…
ANDRA DEVELOPING EXPANDED TRACK LINE UP
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 A…
CHRISTMAS BREAK COMING UP
The ANDRA Head Office will be closed over the Christmas break. The last day of business will be Thursday 22nd December, 2011 and the office will re-open at 8.30am (Eastern……
MARKETING MUSCLE FOR DRAG RACING NATIONAL SERIES
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 fast…
ANDRA BOARD CHANGES
Kevin Prendergast has tendered his resignation from the ANDRA Board effective November 18. Kevin was one of two ADRPA (Australian Drag Racing Promoters Association) representatives who sit on the Board and……
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE FUTURE
ANDRA CEO Greg Humphreys appeared on Inside Speed on Friday night with ANDRA broadcast manager Dean Neal to discuss the future of drag racing. You can watch the interview below. Dean……
ANDRA CEO interview on Inside Speed
ANDRA CEO Greg Humphreys recently conducted an interview on ANDRA’s future direction on the Inside Speed Motorsports Show (Foxtel). The show will go to air this Friday, November 18 at……
ANDRA APPOINTS NEW MEDIA MANAGER
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 rele…
GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD IN SYDNEY THIS WEEKEND
7 November 2011 The Australian Drag Racing Association Limited Annual General Meeting will be conducted at 10.30am on Saturday November 12 at the St George Rowing Club, 1 Levey Street……
THE TEAM BEHIND THE ANDRA SUMMIT
31 October 2011 ANDRA CEO, Greg Humphreys, would like to once again thank the Summit Delegates for their priceless contribution to the future development of our sport. The Summit outcomes are currently being worked on and will be tabled at the next ANDRA Board meeting which is being conducted in Syd…
REMINDER: 2012 / 2013 RULE SUBMISSIONS CLOSE SOON
25 Octobert 2011 Rules submissions for inclusion in the 2012 / 2013 ANDRA Rulebook close in just one week on Tuesday, 01 November 2011.…
ANDRA SUMMIT SETS A NEW DIRECTION
25 October 2011 ANDRA hosted a successful Drag Racing summit, held at Sydney Dragway last weekend. Delegates from all over the country attended from various stakeholder groups to identify the prime objectives required for drag racing to secure a new and exciting future. Delegates were allocated to i…
ANDRA SUMMIT UPDATE
11 October The candidates are all locked in, the program has been set and all is in readiness for two days of action packed drag racing discussions. In order to……
ANDRA NATIONAL DRAG RACING SUMMIT
6 September 2011 As previously announced, ANDRA is conducting a National Drag Racing Summit next month to provide the opportunity for a cross section of our stakeholders to have direct input into the planning processes for the future development of our sport. With the management of the Pro-Series co…
2011/2012 ANDRA RULE BOOK AVAILABLE
6 September 2011 The 2011/2012 Australian National Drag Racing rulebook is now available from the ANDRA office, all current ANDRA Members have been posted a new rulebook and new applicants will……
A STRONG FUTURE SECURED FOR AUSTRALIAN DRAG RACING
1 September 2011 The ANDRA Board would like to officially announce that very positive negotiations have taken place with the DRAG Limited Board and agreement has been achieved to consolidate the management, marketing, and funding of our sport under the one banner of “Australian National Drag Racing…
2011/2012 RULEBOOK AMNESTY
31 August 2011 All competitors are to be advised that there will be an amnesty period until the 1st November 2011, to allow for full compliance to any new rules introduced in the 2011/2012 rulebook.…
2012 / 2013 RULE SUBMISSIONS OPEN
31 August 2011 Rules submissions for inclusion in the 2012 / 2013 ANDRA Rulebook will be received from 01 September 2011 through to 01 November 2011.…
NEW TECHNICAL BULLETINS
31 August 2011 Several new Technical Bulletins have been added under Competitor > Technical > Technical Bulletins…
DRAG RACING RETURNS TO ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
26 August 2011 ANDRA has endorsed a recent “Affiliation” proposal received by Racing ONN Promotions at last weekend’s Board meeting held in Sydney. ANDRA is delighted to announce the return of Drag Racing back to Adelaide. The first few events will be staged over the 1/8thmile, the first event is sc…
ANDRA APPOINTS INTERIM CHAIRMAN
25 August 2011 Following the resignation of Simon Pinnock on Tuesday August 23 2011, the ANDRA Board has unanimously elected Liam Waldron as the Interim Chairman.…
STEVE BETTES TO FOCUS 100% ON WILLOWBANK RACEWAY
25 August 2011 Given Steve’s belief that the tracks play a critical stakeholder role in the sport, along with the challenges that the weather delivered to Queensland and Willowbank Raceway this year, Steve has decided to focus solely on his role as the Managing Director of Willowbank Raceway.…
2011 ANDRA CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER TICKETS ON SALE
24 August 2011 The annual ANDRA Championship Dinner will be held at the Smithfield RSL on Thursday, September 8 and you can be there to celebrate with the very best in ANDRA Championship Drag Racing. Please join us in showing our congratulations to the drivers, riders and their crews for the hard wo…
ANDRA CHAIRMAN MOVES ON
23 August 2011 After a relatively short period at the helm, the ANDRA Chairman Mr Simon Pinnock, has decided that due to his own personal commitments with his management consultancy……
FUCHS SOUTH COAST RACEWAY
22 August 2011 The South Coast Drag Racing Association is proud to announce a new sponsorship deal with FUCHS Lubricants (Australasia) Pty Ltd. The new partnership will see Fuchs as the new naming rights sponsor for the South Coast Raceway in Portland, VIC. Part of the partnership arrangement it wil…
ANDRA CONSOLIDATION
21 August 2011 “The Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited Board announces the consolidation of the management, marketing, and funding of drag racing under the one banner of ANDRA. Capitalising on the hard work and contributions from all stakeholders, this unification will establish a s…
ANDRA CEO APPOINTMENT
21 August 2011 The Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd (ANDRA) Board announces the appointment of Mr Greg Humphreys as Chief Executive Officer of ANDRA effective immediately. The Board was……
ANDRA CHAMPIONSHIP DINNER
9 August 2011 Attention all Racers, Crew, Supporters and Sponsors. We are pleased to announce the ANDRA Championship Dinner /Awards night is still happening, and will be conducted on the Thursday Night before the Australian Nationals. The night will consist of the Crowning of the ANDRA National Cham…
RARS ROUND RETURNS TO PALMYRA
3 August 2011 Rocket Allstars Racing Series will return to Palmyra with the 2011 Sunstate Nationals, Sept 30th – Oct 1st 2011.…
ANDRA AGM
1 August 2011 Usually ANDRA would conduct it’s AGM around mid to late August, given that ANDRA Incorporated is now the Australian National Drag Racing Association Limited, the ASIC timeframes……
ERS PROPOSAL HITS THE TRACK!
1 August 2011 There has been much speculation about the ERS Proposal that has been developed and distributed by Phil Lamattina. ANDRA would like to advise that the proposal which was officially received on August 1 will be tabled for discussion at the next ANDRA Board meeting which is being held in…
SUMMERLAND DRAGS / CASINO COUNCIL MEETING
26 July 2011 ANDRA is pleased to announce that a meeting has been scheduled for next Monday 1st August 2011 in Casino NSW. Richmond Valley Council Mayor, Col Sullivan will be in attendance to chair the meeting.…
2011/2012 ANDRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
22 July 2011 Results for the 2010/2011 ANDRA championship have been complied including; Australian Champions, Divisional Champions, Professional Racers Cup, John Storm Memorial Trophy & the ANDRA Shield. Competitor table results will be published as they become available. Under the Competit…
WINTERNATIONALS / AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WASHOUT
22 July 2011 The Castrol EDGE Winternationals and the Australian Championships final round at Willowbank Raceway have concluded with the event being a total washout! ANDRA is extremely disappointed that such an important component of our events calendar has concluded in such a way. Notwithstanding t…
THE 2011 FUCHS AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DIVISIONAL TECHNICAL INSPECTION DAYS
ANDRA APPOINTS ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
15 July 2011 The Board of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd announced today that ANDRA Deputy CEO Greg Humphreys will assume the responsibilities of Acting Chief Executive Officer.…
SPRINGMOUNT ANNOUNCE MILLION DOLLAR ANGEL
30 June 2011 ‘This year stands to be the best and most exciting year to be involved!” states Springmount Drag Racinng Club Presiddent, Bruno Fegatilli.…
ANDRA CEO TONY THORNTON RETIRES
1st July 2011 The Board of the Australian National Drag Racing Association Ltd announced today the retirement of its long serving Chief Executive Officer Tony Thornton.…
NINE’S TODAY SHOW AT CASTROL EDGE WINTERNATIONALS
15 June 2011 The Nine Network’s Logie Award winning TODAY Show visited Willowbank Raceway for the Castrol EDGE Winternationals last weekend and spent a day with West Australian lady racer on the move – Michelle Osborn. It will air – Thursday, June 16, 2011 – nationally after 7:30am on the Ni…
CASTROL EDGE WINTERNATIONALS POSTPONED TO JULY
14 June 2011 Heavy overnight rain forced the postponement of the 44th Castrol EDGE Winternationals at southern Queensland’s Willowbank Raceway until the weekend of July 15-17, 2011. Qualifying was well underway and early racing rounds of some brackets had been completed when persistent showers beg…
NEXUS MG SCOOPS DRAG RACING AUSTRALIA
10 June 2011 Nexus MG has been appointed by Drag Racing Australia Group to handle all the rights valuation, commercial strategy sponsorship, marketing and partnership acquisition for its Drag Racing series.…
SYDNEY DRAGWAY CHAIRMAN STATEMENT – 7 June
7 June 2011 – Chairman’s Statement Ladies and Gentleman As we near the end of the financial year and the end of the season a number of important matters must be raised.…
ANDRA COMPANY CHANGE ALL BUT COMPLETED
6 June 2011 With the first meeting of the full Board and the gazzetting of the final approval of the Corporate Affairs Commission, the process of changing the Australian National Drag Racing Association Incorporated into a Company Limited by Guarantee is complete, apart from the final transfer of fu…
NATIONAL OPERATIONAL SURVEY
6 June 2011 Communication is one of the key areas that the new ANDRA Limited Board have identified as critical to our future success, to that end we have launched a comprehensive online survey that gives our members the opportunity to be participate in the planning process.…
AUTOMETER TACHOMETER WINNER ANNOUNCED
2 June 2011 ANDRA conducted an online survey for fan’s & members to complete and choose to go into a draw to win an AutoMeter Pro-Comp 2 Playback Tachometer. The Winner was drawn from nearly a thousand entries and is David Niven from Clontarf in Qld. Here’s a bit about David.…
STATEMENT ANDRA PRO SERIES
23 May 2011 Drag Racing Australia Group Limited (DRAG Ltd) and DBC2 have jointly announced that DBC2 will not be renewing its involvement with ANDRA Pro Series Drag Racing sponsorship and marketing due to a change in business direction.…
TECHNICAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
19 May 2011 Since the implementation of the new administration process for tech inspections, sticker issue and log book applications, a trend has been emerging that is creating issues for Tech inspectors scheduling their commitments to inspect vehicles.Trends are: Racers are not allowing adequ…
DRAG RACING MAKES A COMEBACK AT HIDDEN VALLEY
6 May 2011 Drag racing is set for a return to Hidden Valley following a $4.6 million upgrade to the drag strip and installation of new timing display boards. Representing the Minister for Sport Mark Arbib, Northern Territory Senator Trish Crossin said the $4.6 million upgrade fulfils a key election…
SYDNEY DRAGWAY CHAIRMAN UPDATE – 10 May
10 May 2011 – Chairman’s Report I trust that all competitors’ and their team that attended the Nitrochamps have returned home safely. We have been working since the event finished with the numbers so as to report to all concerned about the payment of the prize money. I would like to stress…
ANDRA DIVISIONAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS COMPLETED
10 May 2011 Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2011, the make-up of the six Divisional Councils is confirmed in the table below.…
DIVISION DIRECTORS RE-ELECTED IN THREE ANDRA DIVISIONS
10 May 2011 Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2011, the three Division Directors due for election were all re-appointed by their constituents. …
SYDNEY DRAGWAY CHAIRMAN UPDATE – 21 APRIL
21 April 2011 Chairman’s StatementAn update and invitation – and some clarification. A call to ARMS. I need your help!!!…
MORE SPORTSMAN COVERAGE?
18 April 2011 Many of the ANDRA website survey respondents called for more stories on sportsman racers on the website, this week starts with TWO yes TWO feature stories on sportsman racers from Perth.…
ANDRA WEBSITE SURVEY – UPDATE
13 April 2011 Responses on the ANDRA website survey have been fantastic to date, resulting in some suggestions being implemented.…
WIN AN AUTOMETER TACHOMETER
8 April 2011 ANDRA is conducting an online survey for fan’s & members to complete and choose to go into a draw to win an AutoMeter Pro-Comp 2 Playback Tachometer.…
SGM SUPPORTS ANDRA CHANGE TO COMPANY STRUCTURE
26 March 2011 At a Special General Meeting in Adelaide this morning, the vote to change the Australian National Drag Racing Association Inc to a company limited by guarantee was supported by over 97 percent of those voting. Members from four states were present at the meeting and hundreds of Proxy V…
PRO STOCK POINTS REVIEWED
23 March 2011 (updated 24/03/11) Due to wet conditions Round Three of the 2010/2011 ANDRA Pro Series Pro Stock Championship was cancelled last Saturday after one qualifying session was completed.…
ANDRA OFFICE RENOVATIONS COMPLETION
21 March 2011 The ANDRA Head Office may be slightly disrupted today the 21st of March, as renovation’s and maintenance are completed. If you are unable to contact the ANDRA office today, if your matter is……
ANDRA DIVISION DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR 2011
4 March 2011 The position of Division Director in the Western Australian, Victoria/Tasmanian and Northern Australian Divisions of ANDRA are due for election in 2011.…
ANDRA DIVISIONAL COUNCIL DELEGATE NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR 2011
4 March 2011 Nominations are invited from Full Members of ANDRA, for the position of ANDRA Divisional Council Delegate in all ANDRA Divisions.…
RESTRUCTURE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
3 March 2011 After several Divisional meetings the most common questions have been answered. RESTRUCTURE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ANDRA restructure section of website under Divisional Council tab HERE…
ANDRA FULL MEMBERS INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
20 February 2011 Information Memorandum covering change from Association to Company that answers key questions covering the Proposed change of existing Association to Australian National Drag Racing Association Inc. to a Company Limited by Guarantee.…
ANDRA APPROVED FUELS LISTING
17 February 2011 ANDRA has updated the ANDRA Approved Fuels listing. The changes to previously documented fuel homologations are:…
ANDRA COMPANY CHANGE PROCESS COUNTS DOWN
16 February 2011 Divisional Information Meetings and Special General Meeting Announced. While ANDRA is a national organisation it is formally recognised only in South Australia, where it was possible to incorporate as an association in 1989. In fact the original constitution from 1973 stated ANDRA w…
ANDRA OFFICE RENOVATIONS
16 February 2011 The ANDRA Head Office may be slightly disrupted from today until the 21st of March, as renovation’s and maintenance is being conducted over this period. All contacts will be functional but short……
STATEMENT FROM SYDNEY DRAGWAY CHAIRMAN
4 February 2011 Ladies and Gentlemen As most of you would now be aware Australian Drag Racing legend Jim Read has resigned from the Board of Directors at Sydney Dragway.…
SYDNEY DRAGWAY SUB BOARD UPDATE
28 January 2011 Ladies and Gentleman I am sure by now you know of the changes at Sydney Dragway. It is time for me to bring you an update.…
ANDRA MOVING AHEAD WITH CHANGE TO COMPANY STRUCTURE
27 January 2011 ANDRA Constitutional amendments completed for next step. Since the NCC Strategic Workshop in July 2010, progress with the change to a limited company structure has continued. The first step has been to amend the current ANDRA Constitution to permit voting by Full Members on the compa…
ANDRA AND DRAG LTD BACK SYDNEY CHANGES
25 January 2011 Following suggestions last week that the ANDRA Pro Series event scheduled for Sydney Dragway in March might not proceed, new Chairman Sam Sofi confirmed yesterday that the event was in no doubt whatsoever.…
PRE EVENT TESTING LIMITS FOR GROUP ONE CATEGORIES CORRECTED
20 January 2010 A new entry was included in the 2011 ANDRA Rule Book regarding pre event (ANDRA Pro Series rounds) testing by Group One teams. This was an incorrect clause and the following change, effective immediately, has been made to ACR 5.27 on Page 174 of the ANDRA Rule Book.…
LEARN HOW TO BECOME A MOTOR SPORT OFFICIAL
18 January 2011 Anyone interested in motor sport knows that officials make the day run smooth. They keep you as the driver out there so you can have fun. This Saturday (22 January) Queensland Raceway will play host to a multi-faceted introduction and information day for motor sport enthusiasts to le…
STAY IN THE GROOVE WITH ANDRA RSS NEWS FEEDS
17 January 2011 News comes in thick and fast here at the ANDRA head office. So we have created some RSS (really simple syndication) news feeds that you subscribe to and keep up-to-date with all the latest in the world of ANDRA drag racing. So how do the RSS feeds work?…
NEW ANDRA DRAG RACING TECHNICAL MANAGER APPOINTED
17 January 2011 Adelaide based Steve Power has been appointed to the ANDRA Technical Manager position, taking over responsibilities for some of the most important areas of the sport. With qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, plus experience in the aeronautical area, S…
TRAINEE OFFICIALS URGENTLY NEEDED IN THE TOP END
7 January 2011 ANDRA launches a “Volunteer Steward Drive” in the Northern Australia division, with the eminent re-opening of the Hidden Valley Drag Racing facility in Darwin and other regional……
ANDRA RACERS IN QUEENSLAND FLOODS
5 January 2011 Everyone in the country and many overseas would be aware of the huge floods in Queensland. An area the size of New South Wales has been flooded with a number of towns isolated, underwater or both. Nearly one hundred ANDRA racers live in the worst affected areas and the thoughts of the…
ANDRA ON FACEBOOK
5 January 2011 Australian National Drag Racing Association has launched its official facebook page. You can now follow us on Facebook. Click here and ‘Like’ our page to stay up to date with the latest news from ANDRA.…
PRO SERIES POINTS ALLOCATED AFTER EARLY END TO ROUND
5 January 2011 (Updated 7-1-11) Qualifying become the most important part of the weekend for ANDRA Pro Series teams when weather brought an early close to race day at Willowbank Raceway’s first New Year Series round last Sunday.…
MAINSTREAM WEBSITE FEATURES MORE DRAG RACING
23 December 2010 ONEHD.COM.AU loads more ANDRA into Motorsport Page Including: Australian Top Fuel Season Serving up Excitement Feature Story ANDRA – Pro Series Highlights Photo Gallery ANDRA – Pedal to the Metal Photo Gallery As a One HD partner ANDRA will see additional…
ANDRA DVD WITH STREET MACHINE
22 December 2010 Be sure to grab the January issue of Street Machine to get your hands on the High Octane 3 DVD, which features all the highlights from the 2009-2010 ANDRA Pro Series, including lots of never seen-before in-car footage, a moving tribute to Louie Rapisarda, tech features and tons…
POSITION ADVERTISED: RECEPTIONIST / CLERK
20 December 2010 The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) which is based in Eastwood Adelaide, seeks a well organised highly motivated person to handle reception duties and general administrative……
QUICKEST CHRISTMAS GIFT
14 December 2010 With only Ten days till Christmas and still not sure what to get the boys that work on the car! How about an ANDRA Rulebook to settle……
ANDRA TAKES A BREAK OVER CHRISTMAS
14 December 2010 The ANDRA Head Office will be closed over the Christmas break. The last day of business will be Thursday 23rd December, 2010 and the office will re-open……
ANDRA APPOINTS DEPUTY CEO / BUSINESS MANAGER
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 responsibilitie…
POSITION ADVERTISED: TECHNICAL OFFICER
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…
MOTOR SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS WANT A TRACK
22 November 2010 ANDRA CEO discusses South Australian Motorplex concept on ABC’s Stateline. South Australia’s car racing fans are not happy that the State Government has done little to develop……
MISSING OUT FOR LACK OF MOTORSPORT PARK
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…
PETER RYAN VISITS CHISHOLM PARK
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.…
ANDRA STATEMENT ON MELBOURNE DRAG RACING VENUE
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 Dra…
MELBOURNE DRAG RACING VENUE ON CHANNEL 31
27 October 2010 ANDRA CEO Tony Thorton joins In Pit Lane to discuss the push for a new drag strip for Melbourne. The IN PIT LANE Podcast FYI the ANDRA……
HIDDEN VALLEY TAKES SHAPE
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.…
ANDRA ANNOUNCES DRAGTUBE
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.…
MODIFIED PRODUCTION TECHNICAL CLARIFICATION
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 Dri…
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
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.…
ANDRA PRO SERIES CONTINUES COMMERCIAL GROWTH
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.…
ANDRA RULES SUBMISSION PERIOD OPENS
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.…
OPEN FACE HELMETS ACCEPTED AT OFF-STREET LEVEL
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.…
ANDRA ANNOUNCES NEW WEBSITE
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.…
FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR RACERS
30 August 2010 The ANDRA Technical Department wishes to give all racers a little friendly reminder that with the start of the 2010 / 2011 season at the ANDRA Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway in the next few weeks, racers should check to ensure that all their credentials are fully up to da…
SUPPORT FOR ALICE DRAG TITLES
16 August 2010 Minister for Sport and Recreation Karl Hampton today announced a $10,000 grant to the Central Australian Drag Racing Association to support the club hosting the NT Quarter Mile Titles.…
ANDRA NATIONAL CONTROL COUNCIL IDENTIFIES GOALS AND STRATEGIES
21 July 2010 On the weekend of July 10th and 11th, 2010, the National Control Council of ANDRA (NCC) came together for a Strategic and Structural Planning workshop.…
$100,000 STUDY TO GROW MOTOR SPORT INDUSTRY IN NORTH WEST
2 June 2010 State Government Media Release from the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional and Rural Development…