16 November 2010
PALMYRA Dragway is planning a big 2011 after another washout of a major event planned for this weekend.
The Best Tractor Parts 2010 Nitro Night of Fire planned for this Saturday night has been cancelled due to wet weather.
Dragway treasurer Gerald Tinney said rain and a prediction of more over the weekend had forced the cancellation of the event.
“We’ve had to call off three major events this year,” he said.
“Especially with bringing up these faster cars, you can’t leave it to the day before to call it off.”
But he said racing enthusiasts could look forward to an action packed year in 2011 with six major events to be held including the return of the Nitro Cars, Doorslammers, Jet Cars and the Pro Street Racers as well as regular Keep Speed Off the Streets meets.
“On behalf of Palmyra Dragway and the event sponsors, we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of this event and look forward to seeing all our supporters again in 2011,” Tinney said.
Palmyra Dragway is the oldest club owned and operated drag racing facility in the country, and the only Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) sanctioned track in NQ.