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Team Bray Raci Sunstate Nationals Crowns Rocket Series Northern Swing
posted by Victor Bray, 16-Oct-07
After storms washed out test sessions on the Friday night, the Palmyra Dragway team did a great job of bringing the track up for last Saturday's 2007 Sunstate Nationals.   A number of southern teams made the trip to Mackay in northern Queensland to chase valuable Rocket Allstars Racing Series points and at the half way point there are more than 250 drivers and riders on the points table.   Drivers and riders may carry their best two results from the first five Rocket Allstars...


Team Bray Raci A N D R A Championship Drag Racing T V Fox/sbs Dates Announced
posted by Victor Bray, 01-Oct-07
As the fortnightly flotilla of ANDRA Championship Drag Racing action continues to air nationally on the NINE Network and affliliates, there has been a re-adjustment to the SBS and FOX Sports One Hour show dates and we thought it important to keep you up to speed. Unfortunately, due to an unforseen programming error at Fox Sports, the 1-hour dates have been re-adjusted from the ACDelco East Coast Nationals event. Here are the confirmed 1-hour dates: - Sunday, 11th November - ACDelco...


Team Bray Raci Andra Championship Drag Racing - On The 'net And On Nine Next Saturday!
posted by Victor Bray, 30-Sep-07
As the next part of the WEEKLY video updates that will be uploaded via the popular YOUTUBE website for your enjoyment on both the ANDRA and WSID websites as part of the ANDRA Drag Racing Championship chase, we have uploaded the second instalment of the all-new ANDRA TV program for your enjoyment, this time featuring Top Doorslammer and Top Bike! Also don't forget it tune into Channel 9 and WIN affiliates around Australia from 11:30am NEXT SATURDAY for all the finesse and fast racing...


Team Bray Raci Australian Drag Racing Mourns The Loss Of Wally Parks
posted by Victor Bray, 30-Sep-07
In Australia, as well as every other country in the world where drag racing is enjoyed by racers and fans, the passing of Wally Parks, the man recognised as the creator of the sport over 55 years ago, will be felt by many. Parks founded the National Hot Rod Association, acknowledged today as the world's largest single focus motor sport body, in 1951. The NHRA staged its first major drag racing event in a car park at Pomona, a suburb of Los Angeles in 1953. The 23 event NHRA championship now...


Team Bray Raci Alice Springs Inland Dragway Forging Ahead
posted by Victor Bray, 28-Sep-07
The Central Australian Drag Racing Association is making great progress with the new Alice Springs Inland Dragway. Earthworks are well underway and the club has completed major works on the race control building.   "We plan to have the track ready for testing later this year." said CADRA Vice President Ray Baney. "The project was made possible by a generous grant from the Northern Territory Government. Additional work on things like water runoff, retention dams, and oil...


Team Bray Raci Andra Technical Bulletin Now Every Month! September Issue.
posted by Victor Bray, 28-Sep-07
Welcome to the first Technical Report.  Over the years there has been a call for the techncial issues raised via the Division Council Minutes, by ANDRA members and recent rules clarifications to be addressed just as the ANDRA CEO Report addresses issues on a monthly basis, by the Technical Department.  This will also give the Techncial Department ther oppotunity to address any matters that are raised throughout the month, and mor e than likely posted on the ANDRA web site on our...


Team Bray Raci Steel City Raceway Renewed And Ready For Racing
posted by Victor Bray, 28-Sep-07
Located in Whyalla South Australia, Steel City Raceway has been running drag racing events since 1965. The track has been the recipient of some recent upgrades and Steel City Drag Club spokesperson, Barry Jackson was excited to be able to release the SCDC dates.   October 12 - Test and Tune October 13 - Charlie Dennis Points Series Rnd 1 January 12 - Charlie Dennis Points Series Rnd 2 March 9 - Max Cranes Tri Series Final    May 10 - Charlie Dennis Points Series...


Team Bray Raci Stanic Takes The Win But Zappia Heads The Points
posted by BenBray, 24-Sep-07
AC Delco East Coast Nationals winner John Zappia made is through to the Australian Nationals final but was stopped by the consistently fast Lucky Belleri Camaro driven by Steve Stanic. Ben Bray took the Low Elapsed time bonus while category veteran, Peter Kapiris was awarded Top Speed points as well as a new ANDRA National Record for his amazing 246.58 miles per hour (397 kph) terminal speed.   The other semi finalist included Stuart Bishop as well as Gary Phillips both of whom are now...


Team Bray Raci Eight Andra National Records Set At Australian Nationals
posted by BenBray, 24-Sep-07
The Australian Nationals at Willowbank Raceway saw a sensational eight new ANDRA Nationals reset over an amazing weekend of ANDRA Championship action.   It was long time Top Doorslammer campaigner Peter Kapiris that rewrote the record books in Group One, with the Studebaker recording a massive 246.58 miles per hour.   In Group Two, the records were falling thanks to the impressive performances of Rob West and Anthony Selva. West and his T-Bucket reset both ends of the BB/AA...


Team Bray Raci Australian Nationals - Phil Read Wins Over Amanda Shepherd
posted by BenBray, 24-Sep-07
It was a battle of experience versus youth in the Top Fuel final with Phil Read defeating fresh-faced Amanda Shepherd in a closely fought run. Phil's 4.625 at over 318 miles per hour helped him secure the Australian Nationals title. Shepherd was ecstatic to make the final and showing huge promise in just her second event behind the wheel of a Top Fuel race car.   Perth driver Allan Dobson was able to hold onto second place in the overall points standings despite a troubled event for the...