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The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and the Australian Street Rod Federation (ASRF) have announced a new partnership to promote drag racing, motorsport, and street rodding across Australia, signing a Memorandum of Understanding that both organisations say is about encouraging safe participation and getting more members behind the wheel. The agreement establishes a framework…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that FuelTech has thrown its support behind ANDRA’s next generation as naming rights sponsor of the Junior Dragster bracket, as part of the 2026/2027 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series. “Junior Dragster is where so many racers develop their love of the sport, and we want…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that Three Dimensional Construction has renewed its bracket sponsorship of Super Gas as part of the 2026/2027 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. The company came on board as the Super Gas bracket sponsor midway through the 2025/2026 season and is continuing that support throughout the…

The championship points tally following rounds one and two of the 2026/2027 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series, held at the Alice Springs Toyota Desert Nationals across August 29-30, have been released. To view the points, please click here. Congratulations once again to all of the winners, runners-up and top qualifiers, and to all who participated.

The partnership will see Speedcafe help drive the profile of the ANDRA Sportsman Series while increasing visibility for ANDRA drag racing more broadly, with Speedcafe and sister publication Torquecafe generating more than 65 million views across a highly engaged motorsport and automotive audience. Through editorial coverage and promotion opportunities, the partnership is designed to expand…

ANDRA is pleased to announce the release of the 2026/2027 ANDRA Rulebook. This latest edition is effective immediately (August 2026) and is available by clicking here and as always can be found under the Technical tab on our website. This digital 2026/2027 ANDRA Rulebook can be downloaded and searched through like any standard document, so please…

ANDRA has confirmed a restructure of the championship format for the Super Stock and Competition Eliminator brackets for the 2026/2027 ANDRA Sportsman Series, in response to member feedback. ANDRA thanks all competitors who took the time to provide feedback to the Group 2 Super Stock / Competition Eliminator Survey conducted in July, with 27 members…

ANDRA is pleased to release its new poster artwork, celebrating the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series Champions. To download the artwork, use the links below: Poster artwork (jpg) – click here High-resolution poster artwork – click here

Featuring 13 points-paying events across the five states, the new season opens with an Alice Springs double in August and concludes with a two-day Grand Final in April 2027 The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to release the complete ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series calendar for the 2026/2027 season. Featuring 11 championship rounds…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new classes to its 2026/2027 Supplementary Rulebook: Pro Street Blown (PS/B) and Pro Street Aspirated (PS/A). These classes have been designed specifically to accommodate vehicles which contest events such as the Street Machine Drag Challenge. “ANDRA is continually looking for…

ANDRA wishes to confirm that the ANDRA Sportsman Series Grand Final Investigation Tribunal has presented Part 2 of its report to the ANDRA Board, with the recommendations, consideration, and summary of this report published below. ANDRA SPORTSMAN SERIES GRAND FINAL INVESTIGATION TRIBUNAL REPORT – SUMMARY The Tribunal acknowledges the significant timing issues stemmed from the…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) and Central Australia Drag Racing Association (CADRA) are pleased to release details of the first two rounds of the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series calendar for the 2026/2027 season. The new season action will now kick off at the Alice Springs Inland Dragway (ASID) with a ‘Desert Double’, with…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is exceptionally saddened by the passing of drag racing legend, ANDRA Hall of Famer, and OAM recipient, Larry ‘Big O’ Ormsby. Ormsby rose to prominence in the late 1960s with a series of GT and GT HO Falcons in Stock and Pro Stock – with his performances bringing…

The ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series Grand Final Investigation Tribunal is publishing its report and recommendations in two parts. Part 1, which is of urgent importance to competitors, is published here (click here) Part 2, which deals with carefully considered procedural and policy analysis and recommendations, will be published in due course. The Tribunal has taken…

Following completion of the ANDRA Divisional Elections for 2025, the make-up of the five Divisional Councils has been confirmed. Congratulations to Andrew Frost, Paul Garbellini, Phil Paton, Alistair McClure, Connor McClure and Sandro Principe who were elected to the Western Australia Divisional Council by the Western Australian members, and to Dan Hodgins, Simon Van Ballekom…

18 May 2026 ANDRA wishes to advise that the Investigation Tribunal is continuing its investigation into the timing issues at the ANDRA Sportsman Series Grand Final. While sickness of a tribunal member prevented a meeting from taking place late last week, further meetings are scheduled this week to conduct specific interviews and to then deliberate…

Further to the ANDRA Statements released on Tuesday 21st April and Wednesday 22nd April, in relation to timing issues at the ANDRA Grand Finals on 18th April, ANDRA has now convened an Investigation Tribunal in line with 1.5.5.2 (Page 33) of the ANDRA Rulebook. The Tribunal will now begin its formal investigation in line with the Terms of Reference provided here…

Further to the ANDRA Statement released on Tuesday 21st April, the ANDRA Board of Directors has met to determine a way forward in relation to the timing issues experienced at the ANDRA Sportsman Series Grand Finals at Dragway at the Bend last Saturday night. While the cause of the timing issues is known, the ANDRA Board…

It has come to the attention of ANDRA and Dragway At The Bend, that some timing discrepancies which may have affected the outcome of some results at the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series Grand Finals, require further investigation. Please respect this process over the coming days, while this process takes place. A further update will be…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM, who served as an Independent Director on the ANDRA Board for the past two years. A former Senator for the Northern Territory and the first woman to represent the NT in the…

ANDRA recently issued a rulebook clarification relating to Junior Dragster ballast (effective 18th of March 2026), which has raised further questions from our membership. Some valid questions have been asked, including the definition of removable ballast (particularly highlighted on some of the latest/modern JD cars), and what types of clamps and fixings are considered removeable, including…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmanuel (Manny) Galetakis to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director. Galetakis brings 28 years of experience delivering high‑capital, high‑complexity programs across the automotive, defence, medical/health, not‑for‑profit, and space technology sectors. His career spans engineering development, design, manufacturing, global strategy,…

Top Fuel legend Santo Rapisarda has been inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame at an official ceremony as part of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne today. The Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame is the highest honour in Australian motorsport – an exclusive honour-roll made up of less than one inductee for each…

VenuesWest, ANDRA and Evolve Facility Management are pleased to confirm the extension of the operating agreement at Perth Motorplex. ANDRA and Evolve Facility Management Extend Lease of Perth Motorplex. Evolve Facility Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of ANDRA, has exercised its option for a further five-year term, which was approved by VenuesWest and will be…

AFTER YEARS AWAY, ANDRA DRAG RACING IS COMING BACK TO SYDNEY DRAGWAY WITH THE ANDRA DRAG RACING MASTERS ON JANUARY 24 The clock is ticking, and Sydney Dragway is about to erupt: on January 24, 2026, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) racing makes a long-awaited return to Sydney Dragway with the inaugural ANDRA…

The ANDRA AGM for financial year 2024/2025 was conducted last Friday afternoon, with a large contingent of members present in person and online. Chair, Katie Cassar delivered her Chairperson Report, and amongst other things highlighted the success of the ANDRA Sportsman Series, reintroduced after a year hiatus, thanking the members for their support, and thanking…

The countdown is on to the return of ANDRA drag racing at Sydney Dragway, with more details of the newly named ANDRA Drag Racing Masters on January 24, 2026, now available. The inaugural ANDRA Drag Racing Masters event will be headlined by big money battles for what are being dubbed as the ‘Extreme Motorcycle Masters’…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that Three Dimensional Construction has taken on bracket sponsorship for Super Gas as part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series. The first outing for this new partnership will come next weekend at Dragway at The Bend, for round four of the 2025/2026 ANDRA…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that Maxima Racing Oils Australia has signed on in support of Top Sportsman as part of the ANDRA Racer Support Program. As part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series, Maxima Racing Oils Australia is rewarding the winners and runners-up of Top Sportsman with $100…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that the Shinko Motorcycle Tyres brand has signed up in support of Competition Bike racers as part of the ANDRA Racer Support Program. As part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series, Shinko Motorcycle Tyres is rewarding the winners and runners-up of Competition Bike with…

ANDRA is proud to announce that Speedflow Products has joined the new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program, rewarding racers in the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series. The first opportunities for racers to benefit from this new initiative with Speedflow Products will come this weekend at the Sunset Nationals in Mildura, a round of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman…

ANDRA is proud to announce that Powerplus Racing Fuels has decided to further extend its support ANDRA racers. Ahead of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series season-opener, Powerplus Racing Fuels was announced as a participant of the new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program, providing $100 and $50 vouchers to the winners and runners-up of Supercharged Outlaws….

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Atlantic Oils to the ANDRA Racer Support Program, backing the Super Sedan bracket as part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series. The next round of the Series will be held at the Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip in Mildura, with the Sunset Nationals to be…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Board is pleased to welcome Craig Baker to its ranks, filling a casual vacancy. Craig was recently elected as the ANDRA Queensland Division Director and fills the Board Director position vacated by Wayne Downes. The 57-year-old father of two adult boys, and grandfather to two more, currently lives…

ANDRA has today released an introductory licence for new New South Wales and Queensland competitors who may wish to participate in ANDRA Sanctioned events held in Sydney and interstate over the summer period. The NSW/QLD Introductory Licence is available for a limited time only (September and October 2025), and will expire on 31st March 2026,…

As the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series gets underway with Nitro Up North this evening, ANDRA is pleased to announce that the penultimate round of the ANDRA Sportsman Series will be run at Sydney Dragway on Saturday 24th January, 2026 – finalising the season calendar (see below for the full dates listing). The Australia Day weekend…

ANDRA is proud to announce that Powerplus Racing Fuels has come on board with the new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program for the Supercharged Outlaws bracket as part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series. The first opportunities for racers to be rewarded under this new program will come this weekend, with round one of the…

New Gen Business Park has expanded its support of ANDRA members competing in the ANDRA Sportsman Series by throwing its support behind three brackets for the 2025/2026 season. Starting with this Friday and Saturday’s season opener (Nitro Up North, Hidden Valley Drag Strip), which will be swiftly followed by round two the following Wednesday (Desert…

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 retained its backing of the Modified Eliminator bracket ahead of this weekend’s commencement of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series.   The series has its first outing of…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that the South Australian Drag Racers Association (SADRA) has once again taken on bracket sponsorship within the ANDRA Sportsman Series, backing the Super Sedan bracket for the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series. The series has its first outing with Nitro Up North this Friday and…

In addition to its support of the just-announced new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program, Ballistic Performance Parts and ANDRA are pleased to confirm the company is also continuing its sponsorship of the ANDRA Sportsman Series’ Modified Bike bracket. The continuing partnership will have its first outing for the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series with the opening…

As the countdown to this weekend’s commencement of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series continues, ANDRA and Ballistic Performance Parts are pleased to announce a new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program for the Modified Bike and Junior Drag Bike brackets. The first opportunities for racers to be rewarded under this new program will come this Friday…

Nominations have opened for the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Earlier this year, Chris Matheson was the first Top Fuel Motorcycle Drag Racer, in Australian history, to be inducted, alongside greats such as Jack Brabham, Mick Doohan, Mark Webber, Peter Brock and drag racing leaders Graham Withers (2024), Victor Bray (2023), Eddie Thomas (2019), Larry…

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce further details of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. Earlier this year, it was confirmed that the championship would open with an exciting ‘Northern Swing’ featuring Nitro Up North at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip across August 29-30, followed by the Desert Nationals at…

The final championship points tally for the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship following the ANDRA Grand Final held at Dragway at The Bend across April 25 and 26 is now available by clicking here. Congratulations to all of the championship and event winners, runners-up, top qualifiers, and all who participated in a great event. The…

After a period of negotiation, ANDRA is pleased to announce that it has finalised the terms of a sanctioning agreement with Sydney Dragway. “This is an excellent result for ANDRA and our members in Sydney and New South Wales, and increases our national footprint,” ANDRA CEO, Tim McAvaney, said. “We look forward to continuing to…

Eight time Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson has today been inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Matheson is the first Top Fuel Motorcycle rider to receive this prestigious recognition and was formally inducted in a special ceremony held at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Matheson was also the first in…

AF Accessories has signed up for the ANDRA Member Benefits Program, offering ANDRA members a 10 percent discount on its AFA Racing Package*. The Australian owned AF Accessories is located in Seven Hills in New South Wales and offers a range of locally made racing communication headsets and helmet kits designed for high noise, high…

A rulebook update is now in effect for Super Stock after careful consideration of the National Rules Committee (NRC) and the ANDRA Board over recent months. “These changes have immediate effect after a complicated review and consultation process that took longer than anyone would have liked,” commented ANDRA CEO Tim McAvaney. “We thank everyone for…

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 on to revitalise the Swan Hill Dragway facility. After much work behind the scenes over the past two years, the Skid City Inc consortium of…

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 view the points as they stand ahead of round five at South Australia’s Dragway at The Bend across February 8-9, please click here. Congratulations to…

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 its support of ANDRA Drag Racing. Gallagher has now expanded its support to be the naming rights partner of the Modified Eliminator bracket as part…

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 as they stand ahead of round four, the South Coast Nationals which are scheduled to be held at Portland’s South Coast Raceway across December 7-8,…

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 Racing and Penske Racing Shocks, through Australian distributor NTT Racing, has been a key driver in helping to re-establish the previously very successful contingency program,…

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 for the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. SADRA, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022, has always maintained an affiliation with ANDRA over its more…

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 Regional Sportsman Championship. To be eligible to receive the points, racers must also contest at least one additional ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship event round…

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 to the ANDRA Board. Thornton and Downes join ANDRA Chair Katie Cassar, Murray O’Connor (WA DD), and Tony Miskelly (CA DD) alongside independent seat holders…

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 the top of the page is an international number not linked to us at all and we can only assume purchasing through the site will…

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 parliamentarians to meet and interact with the Australian Motorsport industry. ANDRA, represented at this event by CEO Tim McAvaney, is a key member of the…

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 brilliant weekend of Desert Nationals racing to open the new 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship season across August 24-25, with perfect weather forecast and the…

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 has held the interim position since September 2023 following the departure of previous GM Paul Trengove, he has been part of the Motorplex since before…

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 governing body for drag racing in Australia, ANDRA is committed to supporting venues at all levels of the sport. The new Risk Management Grant Scheme…

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 – which also sponsors a number of its fellow race teams – is headed up by 2022 Supercharged Outlaws ANDRA National Champion and multiple silver ANDRA…

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 have been appointed to the Board following a meeting of the Operations Committee (made up of all Division Directors) on June 20. This meeting elected…

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 held over eight rounds beginning with the Desert Nationals in Alice Springs on August 23-24 and will stretch across a nine month timeframe, culminating with…

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 addition to the company’s existing support of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program, which sees Australia’s leading supplier of glass splashbacks offer ANDRA members a 10…

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 on the ANDRA Board closed on Friday as they no longer hold Division Director/Alternate Division Director positions. Peirano was also the Chair of the Board…

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 the Perth Motorplex, Mildura’s Sunset Strip, and Dragway at The Bend recently. Congratulations to the following racers on rewriting the record books over the past…

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 Championship for Sportsman competitors has been given the green light. Complementing the national NDRC Aeroflow Sportsman Championship and local track championships, this ANDRA Championship will…

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 Sue Stewart Bill Caris Shane Walker Edgel Mallis Darryl Chamberlain John Parisi Central Australia Tony Miskelly (Divisional Director) Ryan Lee Bradley Hicks Mathew Walden Kym…

Want to become more involved in Drag Racing events? Want to be closer to some awesome Drag Racing action? Then why not become an ANDRA Steward? Becoming an ANDRA Steward is easy as 1, 2, or 3… Speak to a Drag Racing Official at the track. Contact your ANDRA Divisional Director Call the ANDRA Head…

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 Office, working five days a week. With 35 years of experience in administration and management roles across accounts, payroll, customer service and office management, Brown…

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 ceremony on the Tech stage at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix brought the number of inductees into the Hall of Fame over a period…

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 on the links in that email or send any funds. This is a scam email, where someone is attempting to impersonate ANDRA in order to…

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 nominated for awards. ANDRA’s congratulations goes to all nominees on being recognised for their tireless efforts and dedication which make ANDRA drag racing possible at…

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 and directly involved for the past 15 years through not only his business but also as a crew member, ANDRA steward, divisional council member and…

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 the Federation Internationale de I’Automobile (FIA). ANDRA is looking for an experienced Office Manage/Administrator to be based in our head office, 287 Payneham Road, Royston…

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 experienced Director with an extensive background in corporate governance, risk management and strategic planning, which sees her ideally placed to contribute to the future of…

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 and a year of change. Change can be a difficult thing to accept in any part of life and we have found this to…

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 months. This will begin at Portland for the running of the South Coast 660 event on January 6 & 7 and continue to other Portland…

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 Motorsport Park Pit Suites 1 & 2 6pm The AGM will be held the evening before the Festival State Nationals to provide an opportunity for…

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 (Perth Motorplex) Boards. While having resigned from the positions of Chair, ANDRA is pleased to report Peirano will remain as an important member of both…

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 find the new policy by clicking here. Members with questions are invited to email info@andra.com.au

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 is due, and upon completion of that renewal, view their current licence and its status, upload medicals and update details – all from their device….

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, it has been a busy time with negotiations through ANDRA’s broker Gallagher with underwriters for the sport’s Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance schemes. “With…

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 Harley Davidson anniversary HogFest roaring to life. As part of this event, a host of ANDRA-licensed motorcycle riders took their racing machines down the track,…

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 sanctioning services for a wide range of events to be held at the new Dragway at The Bend, including this Friday’s Harley Davidson HogFest and…

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 are a vital component in the process of readying and certifying your race vehicle for competition. Once a vehicle passes its technical inspection, and the…

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 the sport of drag racing for more than 70 years, modifying and racing cars and heading up a family of drag racers. A pioneering racer…

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 role, working from ANDRA’s Royston Park (SA) Head Office on Fridays. This is not the first time that Mannix has worked with ANDRA, having worked…

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 suitable for email) – click here High-resolution poster artwork – click here

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 sanctioned meetings held as part of the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC). The ANDRA working party is in direct communications with the President of the…

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 Equipment Sportsman Series event of the new season had commenced running earlier today (Saturday July 22) and was scheduled to conclude tomorrow (Sunday July 23)….

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 been experiencing, and working with our IT partners to streamline our email communications. We ask members to direct all licencing enquiries to our dedicated licencing…

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 similar type vehicles. As a result of the increase in more serious incidents, ANDRA is currently conducting a preliminary review on vehicle Aero Dynamics on…

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 the internal procedures within head office. “First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome and well wishes I have received,”…

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 (click here) and as always can be found under the Technical tab on our website. Please note that the 2023/2024 ANDRA Rulebook release is in…

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 announced Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series events for 2023, which are as follows: July 14-15, 2023 – Hidden Valley Drag Strip, NT Nationals July 22-23,…

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 Royston Park office in Adelaide. The highly credentialed South Australian has extensive motorsport background, including in member-based organisations, and combined with his high-level corporate and…

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, 6, 8 – these are available for $600 The dual digit numbers which are available are 16, 17, 65, 72, 73 – these are available…

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 in ANDRA’s Royston Park office, on the 3rd of July, 2023. A full announcement regarding the new CEO will be made next week (week beginning…

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 appointments restore the ANDRA Board to seven members, following the retirement of Grant Hamon and Grant Wilson. The other members of the board are Chairman,…

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 software of our membership and licensing system,” Brown said. “Unfortunately, it has been found that our current system is too old to successfully take upgrades…

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 will be run under the ANDRA rulebook. Sportsman championship points will be accumulated as per our current system with bonus points as is now in…

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 Series rounds into the NDRC Sportsman Championship Western Conference, with a seamless transition to the Aeroflow Sportsman Championship starting from 1st January 2024. As part…

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 for the CEO role, and were pleased to receive 32 applications from within Australia and a further 15 from overseas, for a total of 47…

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 who are already utilising direct debit to pay for their licence/membership can continue to do so until their current license/membership is due for renewal. Upon…

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 NDRC concept is being driven by Andy Lopez and Nathan Prendergast, the team behind the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship, who are also…

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 operational. You can now contact the ANDRA office for all enquiries on (08) 8271 5355. ANDRA Caretaker CEO, Ian Brown, thanked the ANDRA membership and…

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 Company Constitution (reference 32.11.3.6), the Divisional Elections will not be proceeding. The current holders of Divisional Council positions will continue in their positions moving forward….

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 members. “I would like to thank our members, member tracks and other stakeholders for their patience as we work through this period of change at…

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 elected by the members and approves rules and regulations and sets the direction and activities of ANDRA for the betterment, safety and development of the…

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 and Grant Wilson have served as part of our board for a number of years, and I would like to take this opportunity to publicly…

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, who is departing the role after almost 17 years of highly appreciated service. As well as more than 30 years of familiarity with ANDRA drag…

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 Adelaide and is now operating from 287 Payneham Road in Royston Park, sharing premises with fellow Australian motorsport governing body, Speedway Australia. “We are very…

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 the ANDRA Board to seven members: Nathan Peirano (QLD) – Chairman, Murray O’Connor (WA), Grant Wilson (SA), Paul Stephen (NSW), Grant Hamon (NT), Katie Cassar…

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 for the role. At this time, ANDRA Board Member, Ian Brown, has been appointed as caretaker CEO, and further announcements will be made at the…

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 Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Award is designed to recognise the outstanding contribution and passion of volunteers who selflessly donate their time to ANDRA drag…

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 rounds of the 2022/2023 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series. This means that the Australian Nationals, which were to be held at Calder Park across February…

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 performance powerhouse has been a valued partner of ANDRA and the naming rights sponsor of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series for the last eight…

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,  Wednesday 30th November at 7pm (ACDT). Anybody who would like further information can contact the ANDRA office on (08) 8271 5355 or info@andra.com.au. Download the Notice of…

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 for email) – click here High-resolution poster artwork – click here

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 US automotive performance powerhouse will enthusiastically remain as sponsor of the right-hand lane of the popular Darwin facility, which at Nitro Up North – which…

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 Top Doorslammer Championship and the ADRC Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship, with the 2022/2023 seasons for both kicking off at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip’s Nitro…

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 Valley Drag Strip, Alice Springs Inland Dragway, Mildura’s Sunset Strip, Portland’s South Coast Raceway, Calder Park Raceway, the Perth Motorplex, and the new drag strip…

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 the 22/23 ANDRA Rulebook will allow you to showcase your business to nearly 4000 competitors and over 100 officials across a print run of 5000…

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 all our 2021-2022 National Champions and Runners-up. To see the finalised points for the 2021-2022 Australian Drag Racing Championship, please click here. As always if…

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 to all our 2021-2022 National Champions and Runners-up. To see the finalised points for the 2021-2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series, please click here. This…

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 here. If further details are required, please contact technical@andra.com.au

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 heavens opened to bring a premature close to today’s EGT ANDRA Grand Finals proceedings, opening qualifying was completed for Burson Auto Parts Top Fuel, Top…

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 Sport and Recreation Victoria’s Community Motorsport Program. The South Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) in particular will benefit big from this latest round of the…

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 events held at Swan Hill Dragway. Swan Hill Dragway is located at the Chisholm Reserve Motorsport Complex on Sea Lake-Swan Hill Road in Swan Hill,…

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 decision to cancel this event, following the exceptionally hard work put in by the event co-promoters – the Australian Top Fuel Championship and Peter Pisalidis…

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 has been informed that today (Tuesday 1 February 2022) WSID have reached a settlement with the IHRA regarding the court case that was underway in…

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 Australia will be unable to attend the 2022 Westernationals event scheduled to be held at the Motorplex across March 5-6. Perth Motorplex management are already…

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 Australian Drag Racing calendar has the best formulae for success. The Nationals are moving from the original dates at Calder Park Raceway due to unavoidable…

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 Association (CQDRA). “It was definitely a surprise to receive the Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Award; it is a great honour to represent our club…

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 Association (CADRA) as its Treasurer and Events Manager. Her tireless work is not confined only to those roles either. Bindle also often steps up as…

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 invested more than $1.5 million dollars to the benefit of ANDRA racers through prize money and contingency payments; series, bracket and lane sponsorships; the supply…

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 three days of non-stop motorsports action. As well as the Supercars, the event will include the Australian Superbikes, S5000 and Combined Sedans, plus two nights…

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 ANDRA logo on both sides of the dragster alongside the ‘The Most Powerful Motorsport On The Planet’ tagline, with the ANDRA name also featured on…

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 difficult two years, Australian motorsport is primed to lead the charge for the sporting industry. Ernst and Young prepared the global study on four-wheeled motorsport…

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 Association (SCDRA) since its inception, playing a part in the Club from the beginnings of the South Coast Raceway track. Over the past 15 years,…

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 the Wimmera Off Street Drag Racing and Burnout Club. The Wimmera Off Street Drag Racing and Burnout Club was established in 2004 and Bear has…

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 of Secretary, Comp Secretary and now Treasurer for the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association, all while balancing a busy family life and also working at a…

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 leading shock specialist for drag racing in Australia. “I have always been a fan of sportsman racing and worked on all manner of sportsman vehicles…

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 past 30 plus years, he has been a member of what was originally known as the Westside Drag Racing Association and is now known as…

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 for USA-made JRi Shocks and its factory trained team hold stock and sell new JRi Shocks and parts. The team can perform all servicing and…

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 Ltd (ANDRA) has signed a multi-year agreement to be the primary sanctioning body for Western Sydney International Dragway (WSID), effectively immediately. Why has ANDRA been…

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 Drag Racing Association Ltd (ANDRA). The agreement is effective immediately and will see WSID become part of the Australian Drag Racing Championships (ADRC) and the…

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 country have forced the cancellation of the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series double-header that was scheduled to be held at Benaraby Dragway across August 28…

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 Championship and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series. Australia’s Top Fuel teams today announced a six-round 2022 calendar for the Australian Top Fuel Championship, which will…

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 Cams Top Qualifier Award presented by Decoglaze Glass Splashbacks will see the Top Qualifiers in Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle at ADRC events presented…

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 the notification of changes to the minimum field sizes for Summit rounds, and take immediate effect. If you have any questions, please contact ANDRA Technical…

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 qualify, and at least four (4) must contest the first round of Eliminations. This applies to all Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series rounds in the…

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 Director for the SA Division. The popular racer came to drag racing ‘by accident’ but was bit hard by a passion for the sport and…

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 and Indexes – 660 Feet National Records Handicaps and Indexes – 1000 Feet National Records Handicaps and Indexes – 1320 Feet Updates to the Handicaps…

*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 Series rounds in one weekend across August 28 and 29, 2021. The late August double-header will see Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series competitors do battle…

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 Round 1 of the 2021/2022 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at Hidden Valley (Darwin, NT), 16-17 July 2021. This rulebook is available by clicking here and…

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 for email) – click here High-resolution poster artwork – click here

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 the possible effects of those on the upcoming national events scheduled to be held in Darwin and Alice Springs in July. We will continue to…

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 allows ANDRA members to access discounted NHRA digital membership and associated benefits and discounts specifically tailored to the Australian market, while also seeing the NHRA…

*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 an action-packed 2021/2022 season from July 2021. The Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC) will host competition for the National Title and the celebrated ANDRA Christmas…

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 you to literally dig into the actual filter element to see what’s going on inside your engine. If you cut open a filter and you…

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 Community Motorsport Program. SDRA worked with ANDRA and the Mildura Rural City Council to apply for the grant, which is being delivered by Sport and…

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 view the new records, please click here. The changes which have been made to the 1320ft National Records, Handicaps and Indexes are as follows: TA/A (Top…

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 events at TDRA’s Gunnedah Airport venue in the coming months. “We have been with ANDRA for a long, long time, not only in support of…

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 Motorplex. To see the updated tally, please click here. Congratulations to all of the winners, runners up and top qualifiers. Also, a special congratulations to…

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 ANDRA championship category. In the quarter of a century which has elapsed since 1996, countless edge of your seat races and gasp-inducing performances have been…

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 Sportsman Series. The event will be hosted by the Sunraysia Drag Racing Association across Friday 12 March and Saturday 13 March, with…

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 with a car that I had completed to roller stage, but the problem was, I needed an engine in the car to finish things like…

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 Raceway (January 23-24), the Series will travel to the Perth Motorplex for the Westernationals across February 27 and 28, before Mildura will host the Twilight…

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 precision engine reconditioning and machining services, including Cylinder Head and Manifold Porting; High Performance Engine Building; Cylinder Head Reconditioning and Crack Testing; Carb, EFI and…

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 Coast 660. The South Coast 660, a round of the extended 19/20/21 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series, is currently scheduled to be held on January…

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 Club for almost two decades and its President for near on eight years. The 44-year-old was taken completely by surprise when he was presented with…

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 Central Queensland Drag Racing Association (CQDRA) for many years and was presented with his award during the CQDRA’s final Club Championship round for the year…

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. The event will mark round 10 of the 19/20/21 season which has been extended in the face of COVID-19 to not only deliver successful completion…

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 and called for calm. The 51-year-old was surrounded by hundreds of families and children when he was shot and killed during the Motorplex’s Outlaw Nitro…

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 Racing Association (CADRA) Committee for the last two years and was presented with her award during the Club’s end of year celebrations on November 27….

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 have so many to thank for going above and beyond in playing a role to help improve the sport. And it’s no different in the…

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 process by venue owner, VenuesWest. Evolve has signed a multi-year lease agreement for the premier motorsports venue with the Western Australian Government through VenuesWest, which…

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 and the end of 2020. Under the Summit Racing Startline Challenge, eligible competitors who have set reaction times of 0.005 or better at any ANDRA-sanctioned…

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 not lose traction. The trouble is, it is not a perfect world. We are dealing with a mechanical beast that operates under all sorts of…

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 as part of a select group of Gallagher Volunteer of the Year award recipients. Johns was caught completely by surprise when the presentation of her…

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 Victorian Government’s first dedicated motorsport investment program. The Community Motorsport Program is part of the Government’s $7.4m ‘Racing Into a New Era for Motorsport’ initiative…

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 new microsite which will make it easier for ANDRA racers to manage their insurance needs. Gallagher has been working with ANDRA to provide high quality…

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 season complete with a record prize pool. The season extension will not only ensure the successful completion of the current competition, but will also boast…

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 Manager, Lindsay Izzard, explains that the move has allowed Crow Cams to not only widen its manufacturing capacity and expand its product ranges, but also…

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, and as far from the car’s scrub line as possible. The term scrub line sounds exotic, but all it means is what would get damaged…

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 and businesses. Located next to the Stuart Highway just 15 kilometres south of Alice Springs alongside the Finke Desert Race start line, ASID is operated…

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 the sport of drag racing. “I was basically born into it,” Stephen explained, who before being appointed as the Division Director was a NSW division…

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 works to promote the safe and sustainable growth of the sport worldwide, through an international membership. Thirteen countries are represented on the Commission including Australia,…

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 the COVID-19 pandemic, but also thanks to work and financial demands. Even so, when the time comes that these three issues line up the right…

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 Competition Bike Champion Rob Cassar, Ballistic Performance Parts delivers high-quality motorcycle parts all across Australia, New Zealand and the world. It is also the Australian…

‘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 of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program (through her business AndyK Design) has turned her blog – written to keep her family up to date while…

Rob Sharp’s involvement in drag racing has spanned almost two decades and in that time he has worn many different hats: from being an ANDRA supplier to employee to interim CEO and back to supplier again, ‘Sharpie’ is highly regarded throughout the drag racing community for his innovative ideas which have helped promote our sport...

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 will allow our members to have their fees debited from a nominated cheque or savings account in monthly instalments for a minimum period of one…

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 back in ‘Street’ level classes in 1980 in Canberra for a short time and also attended Castlereagh Raceway as a spectator whenever I could,” Rath…

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 so many others, Peirano’s long-time passion for our sport began on the spectator hill. It would not be long however before he would find himself…

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 print it out using the link, colour it in and snap a photo of your effort and post it in the comments of this Facebook…

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 West Australian has been a key fixture in Australian drag racing since the 70s and his trademark passion and absolute commitment to the sport and…

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 pause on all ANDRA sanctioned drag racing until the May 31, 2020 (pending further government updates). We believe this is the right decision as further…

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 National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) issues the following update on upcoming ANDRA-sanctioned events. This update is in line with the restrictions and recommendations issued by…

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 2019/2020 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series (Friday 13 – Saturday 14 March, 2020). This decision has been made following review of the latest advice from…

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 /MS class requirements. These changes have come directly from the ANDRA National Rules Committee (NRC) and all take immediate effect. If you have any questions,…

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 recovery by being there to provide practical and emotional support and information. Across January and February 2020, $5.00 from every ANDRA licence registration or renewal…

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, starting with this weekend’s Rowe Memorial (Adelaide International Raceway, November 23). Headed up by respected racer and 2018 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Modified Champion,…

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 Murray, this morning. “Following the enacting of the seven recommendations of Coroner Linton as well as the five further supplementary items offered in her report,…

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 calendar. The South Coast Nationals will be held on December 14 and 15 in 2019 and will see the total number of events for the…

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 series calendar increases the total number of events by one and the number of venues by two with the return of Calder Park Raceway and…

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 in Darwin on the weekend. Our congratulations go to all the winners, runners-up and top qualifiers. We also send a special congratulations to Michael Giannaros (pictured)…

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 (August 3 and 4). ANDRA sends its congratulations to all of the winners, runners up and top qualifiers. Look out for the next points update…

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 / 1002.43 kg maximum weight. New text: 2210 lbs / 1002.43 kg minimum weight. Note this is not a rule change, just a correction of an error…

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 the old National Records +0.1 seconds (for all distances). These Handicaps are applied to any National Open level events were Group 2 cars run under…

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)*; Where material has been added to the wheelwells and has changed the profile of the wheelwell, (e.g. mini-tubbing or tubbing to accommodate larger rear tyres)….

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 12 months. Crow Cams has been an Associate Partner of ANDRA for seven consecutive seasons and with this latest renewal will continue to offer support…

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. A C/JD running a 11.91 second pass will qualify above a A/JD running a 8.02 second pass. New text: e.g. A C/JD running a 12.01…

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 category. For the fourth consecutive season the racing bracket, which offers three levels of participation for eight to 16 year olds, will be known as…

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 Series. This new partnership is in addition to the company’s existing support of the ANDRA Member Benefits Program, which sees Australia’s leading supplier of glass…

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 for email) – click here High-resolution poster artwork – click here

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 1 of the 2019/20 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series at Alice Springs Inland Dragway (Alice Springs, NT), 3-4 August 2019. The rulebook is available by…

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 1st July 2019. The updated list has all Leaded fuels removed and the following new Unleaded fuels added; Sunoco Evo 10 PowerPlus 110+ Panta SIX…

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 15 percent. Qtr Mile Child is a new business for our sport’s littlest drag racing enthusiasts and was born when its creator, ANDRA Business Development…

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 (ASID).   Entries are open now! For all the details, go to https://www.desertnationals.com.au/

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 for use in 2019. ROO 99 is a cost-effective, unleaded replacement for Avgas & PULP 98. Compared with other 100 Octane racing fuels that only…

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. In addition, Street Machine has increased the discount on offer, with ANDRA members now saving 37 percent off their subscription price (up from 35 percent)….

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 allow ANDRA members to access discounted NHRA digital membership and associated benefits and discounts specifically tailored to the Australian market, while also seeing the NHRA…

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) as well as the appointed members of the ANDRA Operations Team for their assistance and guidance throughout the process. A special thank must also go…

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 as well as the following competitors who have now reached the 300 points cap; Adam Mundy (#5594, Modified) Vlado Turic (#5143, Top Sportsman) The next…

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 QM25. To view the full list, please click here. ESR GC4 suits the following applications; Unleaded Racing Fuel especially blended for 4 strokes supercharged engines….

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 of $101 reasons to always save the most at Summit and use promo code SAVE101 at the checkout. See below for full details. Privacy Policy….

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 Tree trophies at the upcoming Westernationals event. The Westernationals will be held at the Western Australian venue across March 2-3 and will also mark the…

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 the winners as well as Jess Voigt (#6478, Modified Eliminator), Paul Stephen (#453, Supercharged Outlaws), Darren Saliba (#1110, Top Sportsman) and Ricky Smith (#2089, Top…

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 supported the three-round regional drag racing series since its establishment in 2017, explained Summit Racing Equipment Motorsport and Events Manager, Jim Greenleaf. “Since the establishment…

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. “The ANDRA Member Benefits Program is a fantastic opportunity for us to support the ANDRA members with our great product which is already known and…

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 the ANDRA Member Benefits Program, offering ANDRA members 20 percent off chassis plotting and four link simulation. Develo Pro Director, Matt Clark, explains that where…

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 at the Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre in the Lakeside Room, located at 10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes, SA, 5095. Anyone who would like…

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 for more than 30 years in Osborne Park, providing drivers with expert advice, retail part sales and fitting, repairs, wheel alignments and project work.

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 – at Mildura’s Sunset Strip on September 22-23. To see the new records, please click here.

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.

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 heart!

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.

An updated ANDRA Homologated Fuels List has been loaded to the technical section of this website. To view it, please click here.

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 events in three states: the Northern Territory, Victoria and Western Australia.

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 new records, please click here.

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 to all of the winners.

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 updated records list by clicking here. 

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 Drag Strip last weekend. Our congratulations go to all of the winners. Make sure you look out for the next update coming shortly after this…

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.

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 almost too crazy to be true and a literal never-say-die attitude.

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 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.

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 If you have any questions on the content of the document, then please contact ANDRA Technical on technical@andra.com.au or 08 8271 5355. Thanks, Scott Halfyard…

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 today has a reach around the world which covers all types of professional motor sports and other activities where premium race fuels make a difference. It is the largest manufacturer of racing gasolines in the world, with a 60-year track record of winning performances.

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.

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 warming and more.

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 choice this coming season.

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, race cars, muscle cars and even specialise in F100s. The business also offers mobile blasting within Perth and its surrounds (within a radius of approximately 200km).

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 to hold a full ANDRA licence.

  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 (inclues quotes from Cowin). 

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 the penultimate round of the 2017/2018 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series – and the nod from ANDRA with the Crow Cams Best Engineered Award punctuated a long stream of compliments received by the team.

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 systems.

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 including Drag Racing, Speedway, Circuit Racing, Marine, Street Hi-Performance and more.

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 header gaskets.

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 participation in the WA Drags School will encourage other women and girls to get into motorsport.

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 says she was driven to take part in the program because of her love for racing.

(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 and Division Director, Phil was highly regarded within the drag racing industry and his passing will be sorely felt across our community. Phil’s family has…

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 documents an exciting, bygone era in racing when the ‘Win on Sunday. Sell on Monday’ mantra ruled the sales strategies of major car companies.

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 Perth Motorplex on the 11th of November. Everyone at the Australian National Drag Racing Association extends its sincere and deepest condolences to Anita’s family, friends…

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 today at 99 years of age. The founder of Redline Engineering, Thomas was widely regarded as a pioneer of the Top Fuel scene in Australia…

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 10 Main Street, Mawson Lakes,  SA  5095 on Friday 17th November 2017, commencing at 7.00pm (CDST). Anybody who would like further information can contact the…

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 racing industry, ANDRA feels Jackson is the perfect fit for the role of ANDRA’s Media and PR Officer moving forward.

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!

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 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 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 (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.

Over the weekend we received the sad news that former Western Australian ANDRA Divisional Director Shane O’Sullivan had passed away following an illness.

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.

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 brother Scott and Kelly started racing in Junior Dragsters.

The Australian National Drag Racing is proud to announce that Crow Cams have re-signed for another 12 months partnership.

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.

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.

Photo by Dave Lovi

The inaugural Summit Racing Queensland Championship kicks off this weekend at Palmyra Dragway.  

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.

Arthur J. Gallagher Volunteer of the Year Nominations Open

The CEO of ANDRA has recommended a new structure which the Board has approved.

Photo by Luke Dahms

Entries are now open for Round 1 of the 2017 Queensland Championship at Palmyra Dragway.

A recent post on social media from Swann Hill Dragway highlighted a new addition to the landscape and partnership to the complex.

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.

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.

Hey, drag racing fans listen up as we have a little competition for you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  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 & FREE this Saturday from Adelaide International Raceway, South Australia on April 1st from 3.30pm ACDT. See nitro Top Fuel, ANDRA Drag Racing Series Top…

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.

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.

Swan Hill Rural City Council has committed funds to lift the city’s quarter mile drag strip to Australian racing standards.

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 Equipment Drag Racing Grand Finals – March 31st and April 1 (Top Fuel, Top Alcohol, Top Doorslammer, Pro Stock and Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series)

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.