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Exciting new Drag Racing App on the way

Written by Kym Oberauer.

The propeller-heads at Just Drag Racing having been working away feverishly by the light of their monitors to create an exciting new Drag Racing App.

While we're not ready to let the cat out of the bag just yet, below are some exclusive screen shots from the new app.

We expect to launch a web version of the app in a few weeks followed my a mobile version. This revolutionary app is not a game... it's so much more than that!

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Willowbank Raceway manager Steve Bettes moves on

Written by Willowbank Raceway.

Willowbank LogoThe Willowbank Raceway Management Committee has today announced that long-time manager Steve Bettes has moved on from the facility.

Acting President Tony Wedlock said the Committee wishes Bettes all the best for the future.

"Steve has been with us since May of 2005, and as he is approaching the end of his existing employment contract with Willowbank Raceway, he has chosen to move on to new horizons and other work opportunities," said Wedlock.

Sun shines on Ben Bray at Benaraby Slamfest as Mackay beckons

Written by Pro Modified Australia.

Ben Bray - Top DoorslammerQueensland's Ben Bray has emerged victorious over Western Australia's Murray O'Connor this weekend at Benaraby Raceway, during the first of two North Queensland events for the 2013 Slamfest Series.

With Gladstone's showdown run and won, the eight 3,500 horsepower Top Doorslammer machines and their fearless pilots will now travel to Mackay's Palmyra Raceway for what will be the final round of the 2013 Series on 13 July.

More than 5,000 race fans took advantage of the perfect weather Saturday to pack out Gladstone's popular eighth-mile drag strip, with series organiser Peter Kapiris pleased to see 2012's enthusiasm raised to a new level by the local spectators.

ANDRA CEO to deliver update on Victorian Drag Racing

Written by Kym Oberauer.

VDRC logoANDRA CEO Malcolm Bulley will be attending this Tuesday evenings (2/7) meeting of the Victorian Drag Racers Club to make a statement about the latest information on what is happening in Melbourne.

All current Victorian ANDRA members and members of the Melbourne Drag Racing Club are invited to attend. This is not to be missed.

The meeting will be held at the Williamstown RSL, 128 Ferguson St Williamstown. The meeting starts at 8.00 pm in the function room. A special guest will also be making an appearance.

There will be raffles on the night with some great prizes to be won, thanks to Mark Hinchelwood of Motorsport Connections Australia and Matt Forbes of Fast Time Design.

Horsepower a way of life for Willox family

Written by ANDRA.

Daniel Willox - Junior DragsterFamily ties are an integral part of the sport of drag racing and in Australia's 'red centre' it is no different.

Alice Springs Inland Dragway plays host to the Aeroflow Sportsman Drag Racing Championship for the first time on June 28-29 as part of the Desert Nationals and among those competing will be Gerladine Willox and her son Daniel.

Geraldine races in the Super Street category and said she had a Holden HJ Kingswood project sitting on blocks for some 15 years before she decided it was time to bite the bullet and go racing.

"Drag racing is the only motorsport I like," she said. "My other half Mick built the motor so now 'Crusty', our nickname for my car' can drive his little socks off.

Doorslammers ready to dance at Benaraby this weekend

Written by Pro Modified Australia.

Grant ORourke - Top DoorslammerJust days now remain until Benaraby Raceway hosts 28,000 horsepower worth of Top Doorslammer muscle for round three of the 2013 Slamfest Series on Saturday 29 June.

This Saturday will be the second time the Slamfest Series has visited the Gladstone eighth mile drag strip, with last year's trip seeing attendance records smashed with the start of qualifying needing to be delayed to allow the long line of spectators waiting to gain entry to the facility time to get through the gates.

Track records were also under attack, with the local elapsed time (ET) and speed (mile per hour) records both being slammed in front of the thrilled five thousand-strong crowd.

Winters prize draw winners

Written by Kym Oberauer.

** DRUM ROLL PLEASE **

...and the winners of the Winters prize draw are...

  1. 1st Prize - Craig Stuart - Battery Charger from Battery Saver Australia
  2. 2nd Prize - Stephanie Huysmans - Tyre Pressure Gauge from Motorsport Connections Australia
  3. 3rd Prize - Daniel List - 2010 Larry Dixon Top Fuel Diecast from Hoolagators All American Diecast
  4. 4th Prize - David Bradley - T-shirt and Hat from the Australian National Drag Racing Association
  5. 5th Prize - Kylie Tanner - Fender Guard from Champion Spark Plugs

Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to everyone who entered the tipping comp.

Without the generosity of our business partners the tipping comps wouldn't be possible... support those who support our sport.